We will have a collection of curated, high-quality items available that reflect MOFGA’s mission and Fair history to celebrate the 50th Fair and raise funds to support MOFGA’s mission through memorabilia, unique experiences, and community storytelling. Participate in the auction and support MOFGA's mission of supporting farmers, empowering people to feed their communities, and advocating […]
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Using Spreadsheets to Assess Risks and Make On-Farm Decisions: Real Life Examples Catherine Durkin, MFT & Calyx Farm and Jed Beach, FarmSmart & 3 Bug Farm February 24,2026 4 p.m. on Zoom Please register here. The session uses real farm financial examples to guide decision-making and assess risk. Catherine Durkin of Calyx Farm and MFT […] |
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Join MOFGA for our first Gardening Q&A of 2026!Whether you've been gardening for decades or you're daydreaming about starting your first garden this year (or somewhere in between), these informal Zoom conversations are a chance to discuss whatever gardening topics are on your mind. Bring your questions for a casual conversation and a chance to […]
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When your love of starting seeds and propagating plants means you have an over-abundance of young plants every spring, it might be time to look into selling the plants you pot up.In this webinar, learn about growing and selling both annuals and perennials from Christy Anderson of Mt. Gile's Famous Tomato Co. and Ivonne Vazquez of Bas Rouge Farm & Forge. […]
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Volunteer with MOFGA for an afternoon tapping maple trees to collect sap. The afternoon will be guided by our Low-Impact Forestry Specialist and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension's Maple Specialist. This will be a field work afternoon and may require traversing a snow covered field and sloped forested landscape carrying equipment. Volunteers should wear […]
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This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.Join us for a webinar on managing pests in cut flower production. Cut flowers are a high-value ornamental crop, but even minor pest damage can significantly reduce their marketability. Having an integrated pest management plan in place before the season begins is essential to minimizing […]
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Registration is full for all March 7 pruning workshops. Email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.*In the event of severe weather, the March 7 pruning workshops will be held on March 8.*The workshop at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor will take place on our snow date of Sunday, March 8 at 10 […]
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Join us on March 12th for a tour of the Maine Grains gristmill! This field day is part of MGA's ongoing efforts to provide organic grain growers with firsthand exposure to how their crops are cleaned, processed, marketed, and transformed into finished products. In addition to seeing the operation at Maine Grains, attendees will learn […]
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Please join Curtis Memorial Library and MOFGA for another program in our Science for Self-Reliance Series. Collecting and eating wild mushrooms is an intimidating prospect for the beginner. There are so many different mushrooms and some of them are devilishly difficult to tell apart. And some of them are poisonous, a few dangerously toxic. But there […]
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You’re ready to plant more native species in your garden to support wildlife. As you start to plan, you might have a few questions. Which plant species make the biggest difference? Does it matter if a plant is a cultivar? How important is local ecotype? Which plant traits attract which pollinator? In this talk, Desirée L. […]
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Join us for a fun, educational afternoon celebrating the sweet Maine tradition of maple syrup production! Whether you’re an experienced sugarer or a maple novice, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore MOFGA's beautiful sugarbush, watch the sugaring process, and learn winter tree identification, all while enjoying hot drinks and the warmth of a […]
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As part of MGA's ongoing efforts to support organic/transitioning grain growers, we are now hosting office hour sessions with experts on all sides of the regional grain economy. In this workshop, Benjamin Clark and fellow Organic Specialists from MCS will present the basics of Organic recordkeeping systems, the steps to certification, and demonstrate examples of […]
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Learn the art of cheese making from Jean Koons, from Kennebec Cheesery in this evening workshop!Join us for a delicious, scientific, hands-on adventure into the science of cheese making! Participants will explore how chemistry transforms milk into curds and whey, discovering the roles of acids, enzymes, and bacteria in this age-old process. Working together, we’ll heat, […]
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2026 Spring Growth Conference Normalizing Farm Financials - Continuing the Conversation March 19, 2026 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MOFGA, 294 Crosby Brook Rd., Unity, Maine We will be building off the conversation at our Farmer to Farmer Conference in February, and will look at drivers of growth and how they impact decision making around […] |
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*In the event of severe weather, this workshop will be held on March 22.Registration is full for both 3/21 pruning workshops. Email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.Learn to prune fruit trees to encourage vigorous growth, heavy fruit set and quality fruit yield. Fruit tree experts will offer hands-on pruning experience. Collection of scion wood and […]
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*In the event of severe weather, the workshops will be held on March 22.Learn to prune apple trees to encourage vigorous growth, heavy fruit set and quality fruit yield. Fruit tree experts will offer hands-on pruning experience. Collection of scion wood and storage will also be discussed. This workshop is directed at folks who haven't […]
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*In the event of severe weather, this workshop will be held on March 22.Registration is full for both 3/21 pruning workshops. Email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.Learn to prune fruit trees to encourage vigorous growth, heavy fruit set and quality fruit yield. Fruit tree experts will offer hands-on pruning experience. Collection of scion wood and […]
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This webinar is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.Gardening in a small space doesn’t need to be limiting! In this workshop we’ll discuss strategies such as succession and companion planting, trellising, and season extension to maximize the harvest potential in your garden. Participants will leave with practical steps to grow more food for […]
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Join Curtis Memorial Library and MOFGA to learn from Dr. Ankit Singh, Assistant Extension Professor and Maine Sustainable Agriculture and Ornamental Horticulture Educator to discover how sensors, flow control, and smart systems can make greenhouses and gardens more efficient! In this lecture, participants will learn the basics of soil moisture, evapotranspiration, and simple electronics used […]
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Join us at MOFGA for our annual Seed Swap & Scion Exchange! Let us know you're coming! * In the event of severe weather, the Seed Swap & Scion Exchange will be postponed to the following Sunday, April 5 from 12-4 pm.Gardeners and orchardists are invited to bring their seeds, scionwood and cuttings to share. […]
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As part of MGA's ongoing efforts to support organic/transitioning grain growers, we are now hosting office hour sessions with experts on all sides of the regional grain economy. Free. Registration required. Tom Molloy is a Research Professional in Sustainable Ag at the UMaine and a small grain and pulse specialist for Cooperative Extension. Tom will present […]
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This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.Home gardeners can play a meaningful role in strengthening local food security. This webinar will provide a brief overview of our Harvest for Hunger efforts and walk through the key steps, from choosing what to grow and planting, to harvesting, distribution, and reporting your donation […]
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About the class:Grow Your Own Organic Garden covers all the basics of organic gardening. Learn about supporting soil and plant health, starting seeds indoors and outdoors, interplanting, pest management, watering, and harvesting. By the end of this class, participants will be equipped with knowledge of how to grow an organic garden, be connected to resources […]
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This event is hosted by Meeting House Farm.In this live webinar, Emily Springer, founder of Meeting House Farm, will share practical, farmer-tested insights on growing herbs for income. The session will focus on how herbs can fit into diversified farms, what makes them economically viable, and how post-harvest handling - especially drying - plays a […]
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