We're looking for help to get the MOFGA fairgrounds in order before the snow flies!We'll be working on various jobs around the fairgrounds to get everything situated after the excitement of the Fair.Volunteers will leave with a T-shirt (various years designs available) lunch and a token of appreciation!For more information and to sign up to […]
The Common Ground Country Fair will be in-person at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity, Maine on September 23, 24, and 25, 2022. MOFGA’s annual celebration of rural living features 1000+ exhibitors and speakers, and emphasizes vibrant communities, sustainable living and local economies, while highlighting organic agriculture. Learn more here. Advance tickets are on sale […]
Learn safe chainsaw operation in this one-and-a-half-day course open to femme, non-binary, trans and women participants. We'll cover personal protective equipment (PPE) and chainsaw selection and practice safe handling and open-face bore cutting techniques with instructor supervision. Designed for beginners. Our overwhelming focus is on safety and creating a space where participants feel comfortable asking […]
Do you want to take better care of the small engines that you rely on for work? In this workshop we will cover anatomy, tuneups, unflooding and your own questions! Please bring a gasoline-powered 2 stroke unit to practice on and learn more about (trimmer, chainsaw, etc). This workshop will not cover riding mowers, tractors, […]
The Safe Labor Movement Workshop covers better body mechanics and movement patterns in order to increase workforce productivity efficiency and help decrease workplace injuries. Time will be spent in an interactive atmosphere moving through four basic movement patterns: hinge, squat, push and pull, along with kneeling patterns, rotation and core stability. Each participant will leave […]
Join Conservation biologist Aleta McKeage to learn about the role assisted tree species migration may play in maintaining resilient forests in Maine and help MOFGA and Waldo SWCD establish a small climate-adapted tree research site. During this hands-on volunteer workday, we'll briefly discuss the stresses native trees are currently experiencing, explore the risks and benefits […]
This introductory one and half-day in-person field course is suitable for new or beginning chainsaw operators, and is designed to serve women and non-binary participants. Our overwhelming focus is on safety and creating a space where participants feel comfortable asking questions and learning at their own pace. Chainsaws are serious business. Topics to be covered […]
Join us to celebrate Earth Day with a spring cleanup at MOFGA's Common Ground Education Center in Unity on Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We'll get ready for the coming growing season, learn about mulching and work in the orchard. This is a great way to enjoy some fresh air and the company of […]
Join Jacki Martinez Perkins of Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, Dr. Glenda Pereira of University of Maine Extension, and Dr. Amy McGee-White DVM and Mitchell White for a 3-part reproductive health and genetic management series designed for livestock farmers to better manage and maintain their herds and flocks. Lunch is included in the registration […]
Join Jacki Martinez Perkins of Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, Dr. Glenda Pereira of University of Maine Extension, and Dr. Amy McGee-White DVM and Mitchell White for a 3-part reproductive health and genetic management series designed for livestock farmers to better manage and maintain their herds and flocks. Lunch is included in the registration […]
