Learn the basics of starting or growing a financially viable small sawmill business. We'll discuss opportunities for sawmill businesses and explore different models, strategies and products. This is the first in a two-part business development webinar series led by Harry Watt, Wood Products Specialist at North Carolina State Extension. Designed for aspiring and beginning small-scale […]
Finding a place and resources to farm can be a huge challenge. Whether you’re working as a farmhand, manager or apprentice, it is never too soon to consider your options. Maine’s field agent for Land For Good and Bo Dennis, the Beginning Farmer Specialist at MOFGA, will help you brainstorm about your future farm, the […]
Have you had any questions on your mind as you work in your garden this season? Perhaps you have a pest you're dealing with or are wondering about succession planting. Or maybe you want some tips on how to help your growing plants thrive!Join us for a Gardening Q&A so we can help answer your […]
Co-sponsored with MFT, UMaine Extension, Wolfe's Neck Center and MDACF.Join us virtually to hear from our farmer panel on how they deal with using tarps on their farm. Then engage in an active discussion amongst all participating farmers. We will delve into how to move tarps efficiently and effectively and much more!REGISTER HERE.Farmer to Farmer […]
Join Daisy Beal (Daisychain Farm in Belfast) and Seth Yentes (North Branch Farm in Monroe) for this online talk about growing berries. Daisy will talk about raspberries & strawberries and Seth will cover high bush blueberries. They both grow organic berries commercially but will be sharing advice directed at gardeners, homesteaders and home-scale growers during […]
Join us for this webinar about adding an equine to the homestead!Before you either flat-out refuse, or fully commit to owning an equine, there are lots of important things to consider! How much acreage does one need to own a horse? Will they really need access to hay year round? Aren't they prone to intestinal […]
Join us for a free webinar!The hour-long discussion will include a comprehensive overview of volunteering with MOFGA, including year-round opportunities, the Common Ground Country Fair and navigating MOFGA's new volunteer website mofga.vomo.orgThere will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. This event is free but requires preregistration. REGISTER HEREQuestion?Email [email protected]
Hear from Brady Hatch of Morning Dew Farm on how they approach making financially informed decisions on the farm, including record keeping systems, accessing TA and grant resources, and financial tools that have been important at various stages of their farm's 18 year history. Brady will give specific examples related to the recent building of […]
Have you had any questions on your mind as you work in your garden this season? Perhaps you have a pest you're dealing with or are wondering about succession planting. Or maybe you want some tips on how to help your growing plants thrive! Join us for a lunchtime Gardening Q&A so we can help […]
Well-managed pasture leads to healthier, more productive animals and healthier soils. At the same time, poorly handled manure can be a breeding ground for unwanted bacteria and pathogens and can increase fly populations. One creature that ought to come up more during conversations about manure management & pasturing animals is the scarab beetle, commonly known as […]
This event is being offered on a sliding scale from $0-$25. Please pay what you are able. Join MOFGA’s Orchard Coordinator, Laura Sieger, for an online presentation about the holistic approaches to orchard care that she and others use at the Maine Heritage Orchard in Unity. These techniques involve the use of organic sprays and amendments, and […]
Do you have a small number of fruit trees and wish they produced a nice crop of tasty fruit, but don't want to use chemicals or commit to a complicated, time-intensive management routine? Join us for this workshop on low-intervention, yet effective, methods of organic fruit tree care. Edgar Evenkeel, orchardist & arborist, will talk […]
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