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SUMMARY:Apple Grafting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get hands on experience with grafting from a local professional. Each participant will graft two of their own apple trees to take home.\n\n\n\nJoin us for a grafting workshop the Topsham Public Library. Why is it necessary to graft fruit trees? Why did we start grafting trees? Learn this and more at this hands on workshop! Participants will get a chance to practice grafting techniques and then graft two apple trees to take home and plant on your own property! \n$71.21. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. \nFirst\, we will learn basic history of and reason for grafting\, tree anatomy terminology\, and the tools and materials needed to properly graft a tree. \nParticipants will learn safe and effective cutting techniques and have ample time to practice. After you feel comfortable making consistent cuts\, you’ll get to graft your own trees! We will be marrying rootstock with scion using the ‘whip and tongue’ method. Each participant will get to graft two trees to take home. Root stock are smaller trees\, that will be well adapted to a low maintenance home orchard\, and we will have a few different scion to choose from. \nNote: If you need eyeglasses for up close work\, please bring them. Lining up the grafts correctly is crucial to a successful union. \nAbout the Presenter: C.J. Walke coordinates all of MOFGA’s orchard activities on the grounds in Unity\, with a focus on maximizing the educational opportunities for visitors and Common Ground Country Fair attendees. He works with other MOFGA staff and key volunteers to manage the 10-acre educational and preservation-focused Maine Heritage Orchard\, which is home to nearly 400 varieties of apples and pears historically grown in Maine.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/apple-grafting-workshop/
LOCATION:Topsham Public Library\, 25 Foreside Road\, Topsham\, ME\, 04086
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SUMMARY:Science for Self-Reliance: Forestry at Home
DESCRIPTION:Join MOFGA and CML for a special talk on Forestry at Home. Learn to grow your own forest ecosystem—even in small spaces! Explore how trees interact with soil\, water\, air\, and each other to form resilient systems. Participants will learn about root architecture\, leaf morphology\, and tree carbon sequestration while designing a mini food forest or habitat garden. Discuss species selection for urban and suburban settings. Leave with a planting plan and the science-backed skills to foster backyard biodiversity. \nLearn more here \nMaddie Eberly is a consulting forester with Silver Maple Forestry. They studied forestry and botany at the University of Maine\, graduating in 2021. Since university\, Maddie worked as an invasive plant biologist with the Maine Natural Areas Program\, forest science communicator with the Forest Stewards Guild\, and educator and forest manager for the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. Originally from Pennsylvania\, they are now the proud steward of seven forested acres in the northern Midcoast region.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/science-for-self-reliance-forestry-at-home/
LOCATION:Curtis Memorial Library\, 23 Pleasant St\, Brunswick\, Maine\, 04011
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T113000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260323T194437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T194437Z
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SUMMARY:Grain Processor Field Day | The Good Crust
DESCRIPTION:Join Heather Kerner on April 29th for a tour of her facility at the The Good Crust\, a regionally-recognized dough producer using 100% Maine-grown grains! \nFree. Registration required. \nThis event is part of MGA’s ongoing efforts to provide organic farmers & grain growers with firsthand exposure to how their crops are cleaned\, processed\, marketed\, and transformed into finished products. \nThis event is made possible with support from the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/grain-processor-field-day-the-good-crust/
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260421T151057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T151453Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Emergence: Identifying Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by Bas Rouge Farm & Forge. \nLed by Ivonne Vazquez of Bas Rouge Farm & Forge\, this workshop will focus on identifying native plants as they emerge\, observing soil and environmental conditions to understand why placing the right plant in the right place matters. The hybrid two-hour program includes a slide presentation\, outdoor exploration of the surrounding trails\, and take-home handouts. \nVazquez is the owner/grower at Bas Rouge Farm & Forge a Native Plant Nursery\, Basic Gardening Instructor at Bangor Adult Education\, licensed Registered Maine Guide/Recreation\, public speaker on native plants\, gardening topics and is a Green Infrastructure Practitioner. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/spring-emergence-identifying-native-plants/
LOCATION:Caribou Bog Outdoor Center\, Orono\, ME
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Forestry,Gardening,Homesteading,Pollinators
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Festival in Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 2026 Earth Day Festival in Brunswick! Saturday\, April 25\, 10 AM to 3 PM\, rain or shine\, at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School. \nFree admission for all. \nFun activities\, talks\, an All Species Parade\, EV show and tell\, bike tent\, wheelbarrow races\, live music\, and more. MOFGA will be there — come find us! \nDetails at www.EarthDayinBrunswick.com
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/earth-day-festival-in-brunswick/
LOCATION:Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School\, 44 McKeen Street\, Brunswick\, ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260129T191841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T194225Z
UID:10001377-1777107600-1777129200@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate Earth Day at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity on Saturday\, April 25\, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. \nWe’ll spend time preparing the grounds to get ready for the upcoming growing season. Tasks include orchard work\, trail work in the woods\, garden bed prep\, and more. \nThis is a great way to enjoy some fresh air and the company of other MOFGA supporters. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Limited indoor activities may also be available. Lunch provided at noon for anyone who would like to stay. \n					\n									Sign up to Volunteer\n					 \nSpecial this year\, join Liz Thibault for an opportunity to build trails in the MOFGA woods to be joined for generations to come.  This is also a great opportunity to learn more about trail building from an experienced person if you’re interested in making your own paths someday.  \nQuestions? Email alibby@mofga.org. \n\n										Earth Day Workday volunteers process honey.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/earth-day-workday-2026/
LOCATION:MOFGA’s Education Center\, 294 Crosby Brook Rd\, Unity\, ME\, 04988\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Farming,Forestry,Gardening,Homesteading,Orcharding,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260320T165228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T140537Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day: Celebrating Earth Day with MOFGA
DESCRIPTION:Join the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) and Waterville Creates for a celebration of organic agriculture and the people who care for the soil that sustains us. Through film\, conversation\, and hands-on learning with MOFGA and area artists\, we’ll explore how farming\, art\, and community are deeply connected. \nFree. Reservations Encouraged. \n6pm — Before the films\, experience organic agriculture up close with hands-on activities and demonstrations\, including: A live grafting demo\, seed and scion giveaways\, seed-themed art and games\, cheese tastings\, and a fiber demonstrations from local spinners and knitters. \n7pm — The evening ends with a series of short films highlighting Maine organic farmers\, followed by a panel discussion and Q+A with local farmers at the Maine Film Center. \nCome celebrate what it means to live lightly on the Earth — and how thoughtful farming helps sustain healthy land and vibrant communities!
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/earth-day-celebrating-earth-day-with-mofga/
LOCATION:Paul J Schupf Art Center\, Paul J Schupf Art Center\, 93 Main Stree\, Waterville\, ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260304T155551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T155551Z
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SUMMARY:MOFGA Organic Certification Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:MCS will be holding an organic certification workshop where interested producers and certified producers can work directly with MCS staff on their applications and annual updates. Jacki Perkins\, MOFGA’s Organic Livestock Specialist\, will be available to discuss the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) for farms interested in transitioning to organic certification and obtaining technical assistance. \n\nPlease review our application checklist\, practice manual and application forms for the scope you’re interested in certifying.\nIf you have a laptop\, please bring one. If you need to borrow one please RSVP by contacting us.\nPlease bring a list of materials you have used on your land for the past 3 years and a list of materials you plan on using this season.\nIf you are applying for processed products (anything dried\, mixed\, repackaged) please bring electronic copies of all of your labels.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/mofga-organic-certification-application-workshop/
LOCATION:Southern Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District\, 304 North St\, Houlton\, ME\, 04730
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260402T142828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T140722Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Chainsaw Safety with Queer Community
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled. Please email forestry@mofga.org with any questions. \nJoin MOFGA alongside Out in the Open for Beginner Chainsaw Safety with Queer Community in Northeastern Penobscot County\, Maine! \nLearn safe chainsaw operation in these one-and-a-half-day courses. We’ll cover personal protective equipment (PPE) and chainsaw selection\, and practice safe handling and open-face bore cutting techniques with instructor supervision. Designed and structured to create a welcoming learning environment for LGBTQ+ beginner-level chainsaw users. \nDay 1 of this course will run 10am – 4pm\, and Day 2 will run 8am – 4pm. \nLocation: Northeast Penobscot County— 45 mins from Lincoln\, 50 mins from Millinocket\, 60 mins from Houlton. \nCamping is available on site for participants with space for vehicle camping if preferred. We’ll have a fire and food\, and some time to connect with other workshop participants in the evening\, whether you stay on site on night or nearby off site. \nMOFGA has some personal protective equipment available for participants\, please let us know what you need! The course is taught by a diversity of instructors\, and hosted and facilitated by LGBTQ+ folks. All abilities welcome. Learn more about MOFGA’s chainsaw courses on our website! \nWe and our cohosts encourage and welcome masking and distancing but will not require it unless people are inside to use the restroom. If you are feeling unwell\, we encourage you to stay home and reach out to us. \nPlease reach out to forestry@mofga.org with any questions. \n$240 general admission and $190 for MOFGA and Midcoast Conservancy members. \n*Scholarship funds are available to community members in order to increase program accessibility. For any questions about scholarship funds\, please email events@mofga.org. \nParticipants in MOFGA’s Journeyperson program are welcome to register at no-cost with a limit of three Journeyperson participants per course.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/beginner-chainsaw-safety-with-queer-community-2/
LOCATION:Northeast Penobscot County – exact location to be shared ahead of event
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Chainsaw,Farming,Forestry,Homesteading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T123000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260121T144303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T160523Z
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SUMMARY:Bench Grafting (Learn to Graft Fruit Tree Scionwood Onto Rootstock)
DESCRIPTION:*In the event of snow or other severe weather\, this workshop will be held on April 19 at 10 am. \nRegistration is full for this workshop. Email events@mofga.org to be added to the waitlist. \nLearn how to reproduce your favorite apple tree varieties through bench grafting — the practice of grafting fruit tree scionwood onto rootstock — in this beginner-level workshop. Bench grafting is a cost-effective way to create (graft) new small trees for planting. Participants will learn why and when to bench graft fruit trees\, as well as several different types of graft. After the introduction and demonstrations\, participants will get to graft their own trees to take home! There will be lots of time for practice and to ask questions.  \nThis class will be taught by C.J. Walke\, MOFGA’s Orchard Manager. MOFGA will provide participants with rootstock and scionwood\, along with a grafting knife to bring home\, parafilm tape for securing your grafts and a grafting compound to use where a seal is needed. Scionwood is harvested from the MOFGA orchards or from other orchards around Maine.  \nThe workshop will be held indoors in a wheelchair accessible space\, with access to restrooms and potable water. Please reach out with any questions about site accessibility. \nThis year\, we are happy to announce that we are able to offer classes in our Organic Orcharding Workshop Series for free\, thanks to the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. \nQuestions? Email events@mofga.org.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/bench-grafting-workshop-2/
LOCATION:MOFGA’s Education Center\, 294 Crosby Brook Rd\, Unity\, ME\, 04988\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Crops,Farming,Gardening,Homesteading,Orcharding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Blanc-Sablon:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Blanc-Sablon:20260418T113000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260116T162622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T141923Z
UID:10001373-1776506400-1776511800@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Grow Your Own Organic Garden
DESCRIPTION:This class has been cancelled due to low registration. \nAbout the class: \nGrow Your Own Organic Garden covers all the basics of organic gardening.  \nLearn 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 and community members that will help them grow an organic garden\, and feel ready to take the first steps toward doing so. We’ll even send you home with some seeds to start in your own garden!  \nThis class is geared toward beginner gardeners\, but seasoned gardeners are welcome to join. \nQuestions? Email events@mofga.org.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/grow-your-own-organic-garden-oakland/
LOCATION:Messalonskee High School\, 131 Messalonskee High Dr\, Oakland\, ME
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Gardening,Homesteading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260323T194223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T194249Z
UID:10001408-1776502800-1776531600@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:2026 Organic Grain & Seed Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Summit will bring together grain growers and seed savers for two days of educational workshops\, local food\, and great conversation. Attendees will explore topics such as upland rice production\, innovative cover crop strategies\, perennial grains\, and more. \n$0-$50. Registration required. \nTickets include:\n– Admittance to all workshops.\n– Mill tour & welcome dinner at Maine Grains with your fellow attendees and presenters.\n– Participation in the Heritage & Landrace Grain Exchange/Seed Swap.\n– One locally-made lunch. \nThis event is made possible with support from the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/2026-organic-grain-seed-summit/
LOCATION:KVCC Farm Room\, 677 Skowhegan Rd\, Hinckley\, ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260323T193941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T193941Z
UID:10001407-1776441600-1776452400@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Organic Grain & Seed Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Miller’s Table/Maine Grains mill tour and welcome dinner. \n$0-$50. Registration required.  \nThe Summit will bring together grain growers and seed savers for two days of educational workshops\, local food\, and great conversation. Attendees will explore topics such as upland rice production\, innovative cover crop strategies\, perennial grains\, and more. \nTickets include:\n– Admittance to all workshops.\n– Mill tour & welcome dinner at Maine Grains with your fellow attendees and presenters.\n– Participation in the Heritage & Landrace Grain Exchange/Seed Swap.\n– One locally-made lunch. \nThis event is made possible with support from the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/organic-grain-seed-summit/
LOCATION:The Miller’s Table / Maine Grains\, 42 Court Street\, Skowhegan\, ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T113000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260323T193607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T193607Z
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SUMMARY:From Seed to Masa: Corn\, Culture\, and the Future of Organic Grain with Dusty Dowse & Rafael Mier
DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores corn from its earliest origins to its modern role in organic food systems\, with a focus on how intentional growing (especially organic & heritage varieties) supports better food\, markets\, and long-term resilience in regional grain systems. \nFree. Registration required. \nDr. Dusty Dowse will begin the session with an overview of corn’s archaeological history and traditional practices like nixtamalization. Following this\, Rafael Mier (Fundación Tortilla) will lead a masa & tortilla-making demonstration. \nThis event is made possible with support from the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/from-seed-to-masa-corn-culture-and-the-future-of-organic-grain-with-dusty-dowse-rafael-mier/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260204T183227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T144144Z
UID:10001385-1776340800-1776344400@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Climate-Smart Garden Design
DESCRIPTION:Climate change has noticeable impacts on gardeners\, from more extreme weather events\, to the increased presence of ticks and other pests. Climate change also has many gardeners looking for ways to support their local ecosystem through garden design.  \nIn this three-part webinar series\, Dr. Annie White will provide some concrete strategies for climate-smart garden design\, on a whole landscape level. \nSchedule: \n\nWebinar 1 | Landscape Design Strategies for a Changing Climate | April 16th\, 12:00 pm \nWebinar 2 | Designing Vegetable & Edible Gardens for Climate Resilience | April 30th\, 12:00 pm \nWebinar 3 | Planting Design for People\, Nature\, and a Changing Climate | May 14th\, 12:00 pm\n\n															\n					\n									Register Here\n					 \nRegistering at the above link gives you access to all three parts in the webinar series. \nSpeaker bio:  \nAnnie White is an Ecological Landscape Designer and the owner of Nectar Landscape Design Studio in Stowe\, Vermont. She is also a Senior Lecturer of Agroecology and Landscape Design at the University of Vermont where she teaches courses in sustainable landscape design\, ecological planning\, and home vegetable growing. Annie earned an MS in Landscape Architecture from the University of Wisconsin—Madison and a PhD in Plant & Soil Science from The University of Vermont. She is passionate about designing climate-smart landscapes at all scales—from rural farms to urban backyards. \nRegistration info: \nRegistrants will have access to all three webinars in this series. All webinars will be recorded\, and the recordings will be available for 14 days after the given webinar takes place. Tickets are made free thanks to the Davis Conservation Foundation. \nThis class is a particularly good fit for gardeners who have a few (or more) seasons under their belt. Ahead of this webinar series\, you may consider viewing these videos for some background information on the topics to be covered. \nQuestions? Email events@mofga.org. \n\n										Dr. Annie White
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/climate-smart-garden-design/
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Crops,Gardening,Homesteading,Orcharding,Pollinators,Vegetable Gardening Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260220T153058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T154101Z
UID:10001391-1776276000-1776279600@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Plums 101
DESCRIPTION:Plums are delicious\, but can be tricky to grow! In this webinar\, learn about how to care for your plum trees throughout the seasons. \nMOFGA’s Orchard Manager\, C.J. Walke\, will discuss essential topics such as site selection for planting plums\, plum varieties\, pruning\, building soil health\, and pest and disease management. This webinar will cover care and maintenance for young plum trees\, established plum trees\, and older/neglected plum trees. Participants will have opportunities to ask questions. This webinar geared toward gardeners and backyard orchardists who are growing\, or plan to grow\, a small number of plums. \nREGISTER HERE \nThis webinar will be recorded\, and the recording will be shared with registrants within a few days of the webinar taking place. \nQuestions? Email events@mofga.org. \n \nThis webinar is made free thanks to funds from the Transition to Organic Partnership Program.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/plums-101/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Crops,Gardening,Homesteading,Orcharding,Vegetable Gardening Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260107T202444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T215204Z
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SUMMARY:MCS In-person Application Event
DESCRIPTION:MOFGA Certification Services will be holding an in person application event where applicants who are ready to apply can come to our office to meet staff and leave having submitted their application and paid their annual fee. We will have computers available for use\, but suggest you bring your own laptop if you have one. If you’ll need to borrow one of ours please RSVP (certification@mofga.org or 207-568-6030) for the event so we can make sure we have enough computers. If you are not comfortable with computers or don’t have an email address we will have paper application forms you can fill out. Please review and prepare the following items: \n\n\nFees- please review the fee sheet and come prepared to pay via a credit card or check (cash will not be accepted) \n\n\nPlease bring a list of materials you have used on your land for the past 3 years and a list of materials you plan on using this season. This includes: soil mixes\, fertilizers\, pesticides\, adjuvants\, inoculants\, growth regulators\, mulch\, compost/manure\, biologicals\, seed treatments\, and all cleaners and sanitizers used on food contact surfaces. For livestock please include all feed supplements and medications. We will need to know: \n\n\nThe full product name\, the manufacturer\, EPA # if applicable\, and the purpose of the material \n\n\nIf you are applying for processed products (anything dried\, mixed\, repackaged) please bring electronic copies of all of your labels \n\n\nPlease review the application forms for the scope you are interested in certifying so you have an idea of what information you’ll need to provide \nCrops\nLivestock\nProcessing\nLow Bush Blueberries\nHemp (+ crops forms) \n\n\n  \n\n\nPlease review our application checklist \n\n\nPlease review the practice manual which contains the rules and regulations for all USDA certified organic producers. Bring questions\, but you should have an idea of what the regulations are to be certain certification at this time is right for you \n\n\nPlease review our production-specific recordkeeping templates.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/mcs-in-person-application-event/
LOCATION:MCS\, 294 Crosby Brook Rd\, Unity\, 04988\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T191500
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260227T181650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T181749Z
UID:10001395-1776189600-1776194100@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Community Gardens and Food Security in Maine
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. \nAcross Maine\, community gardens are increasing food security by bringing people together to grow food for their communities. This panel will explore how collective garden spaces allow neighbors to work side by side to grow fresh\, local food that is donated to food security organizations. Panelists will share real examples from across Maine and offer practical insights into how community gardens get started\, build partnerships\, and grow into lasting resources that strengthen local communities. \nSpeakers: Rachel Stamieszkin\, Master Gardener Volunteer in Cumberland Coounty\, Johnny Sanchez\, Collective Gardens Program Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator at Food And Medicine (FAM)\, and Julia St. Clair\, Agricultural Programs Manager at Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/community-gardens-and-food-security-in-maine/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20251212T184404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T184657Z
UID:10001357-1775908800-1775919600@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Scion Exchange & Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by Cobscook Institute\, in partnership with Healthy Acadia and MOFGA. \nThis by donation event will feature seeds for swapping and scionwood for grafting. We are also accepting seed donations for use in Cobscook Institute’s Community Garden. \nSeed Swap: Please bring seeds you’ve saved with descriptions for folks to share\, trade and enjoy. We are also accepting seed donations for the Community Garden. Envelopes and labeling materials will be available. \nScionwood Exchange: Many Scions will be available for sharing with descriptions and instructions. Please feel welcome to bring scionwood that you responsibly collected to share as well\, with the apple variety and description. Labeling materials and bags will be provided. \nView the event page here.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/scion-exchange-seed-swap/
LOCATION:Cobscook Institute\, 10 Commissary Point Rd\, Township of Trescott\, ME\, 04652
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Crops,Farming,Gardening,Homesteading,Orcharding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T133000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260325T201025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T201129Z
UID:10001412-1775899800-1775914200@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Seed Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Rockport Public Library will host its second annual SEED FEST on Saturday\, April 11. This free\, family-friendly event will take place on the upper and lower levels of the library. From 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\, visitors can browse educational exhibits and activities covering seed-starting\, pollinators\, soil health\, composting\, native plants\, heirloom vegetables\, growing rice and grains in Maine\, Wabanaki food sovereignty\, and much more! \nAt 12:30 p.m.\, Petra Page-Mann of Fruition Seeds will deliver an interactive keynote presentation. Page-Mann and her nonprofit seed company are strong advocates of “gift culture\,” which involves giving away seeds to promote food cultivation and community building. This ethos aligns perfectly with the theme of SEED FEST. \nLEARN MORE HERE \nThe event is generously sponsored by the Rockport Library Foundation and is organized in partnership with several organizations\, listed alphabetically: Herbal Hummingbird Hub\, Knox Lincoln County Beekeepers\, Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District\, Maine Grains and Maine Grain Alliance\, Maine Heirloom Seed Network\, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association\, Maine Rice Project at Ararat Farms\, Merryspring Nature Center\, Niweskok: From the Stars to Seeds\, Roots n Shoots\, University of Maine Cooperative Extension\, and Wild Seed Project. \nThe exhibiting partners will provide valuable information\, hands-on activities\, items for sale\, and an abundance of free seeds and seedlings. Additionally\, midcoast artist Katharine Cartwright’s beautiful botanical paintings will be showcased in the library’s lower level for a month-long exhibition titled “In My Garden.”
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/seed-fest/
LOCATION:Rockport Public Library\, 1 Limerock St\, Rockport\, ME
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Crops,Farming,Gardening,Homesteading
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T113000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260323T193423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T193423Z
UID:10001405-1775815200-1775820600@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Organic Grain Grower Webinar | Selling Your Retail Products (Beyond The Farmers Market)
DESCRIPTION:Farming is a busy way-of-life. After growing\, harvesting\, and processing your crops into retail-ready food products\, finding the time to develop effective package designs and marketing strategies isn’t always easy. \nFree. Registration required. \nIn this webinar\, Karen Getz (co-founder of Maine Crisp) will overview the fundamentals of branding\, marketing\, and selling farm-made retail products — from the farmer’s market to the grocery store shelf! \nThis event is made possible with support from the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/organic-grain-grower-webinar-selling-your-retail-products-beyond-the-farmers-market/
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T183000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260202T185524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T190559Z
UID:10001383-1775754000-1775759400@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Science for Self-Reliance: Integrating Medicinal Mushrooms Into Your Life
DESCRIPTION:Join MOFGA and CML for a special talk on mushrooms. In an age of increasing stress and increasing health care costs\, people seek healthy self-care practices in order to achieve and maintain optimum health. complement mainstream medicine for improved health maintenance or during those times when our health is compromised by illness\, stress or disease. We benefit from generations of traditional healers around the world who have walked before us and utilized mushrooms and plants for their healing potential. Now western science is confirming the value of mushrooms as healing agents. Integrating medicinal mushrooms into our normal diet or as dietary supplements can help us all maintain good health. Join mycologist and author Greg Marley for a medicinal mushroom talk focused on the common Northeastern wild and cultivated mushrooms providing health benefits in our lives and available in the woods or foraged in a good market.   \nClick here to learn more. \nAbout the speaker: Greg Marley has been studying\, growing\, collecting and cooking wild mushrooms for more than 45 years. He teaches mushroom identification and ecology to hundreds of new foragers as well as consulting in cases of mushroom poisoning. Greg is the author of Mushrooms for Health; Medicinal Secrets of Northeastern Fungi (2009) and Chanterelle Dreams\, Amanita Nightmares\, The Love Lore and Mystique of Mushrooms (2010). Marley lives and mushrooms along the coast of Maine. When not mushrooming he works as a mental health trainer and consultant in suicide prevention and response after a loss. \nDisclaimer: It is crucial to obtain a positive mushroom ID before consuming foraged mushrooms. Learn more here.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/integrating-medicinal-mushrooms-into-your-life/
LOCATION:Curtis Memorial Library\, 23 Pleasant St\, Brunswick\, Maine\, 04011
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260327T175907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T180748Z
UID:10001415-1775739600-1775743200@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Grow a Healing Garden: A Masterclass for Women Who Are Ready to Root Deep
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by Meeting House Farm. \nIn this gentle\, practical session\, Emily Springer\, founder of Meeting House Farm\, will guide participants through how to begin their herbal journey — no matter their space or experience — and help them walk away knowing: \n\nWhich herbs to grow\nHow to plant them successfully\nHow to begin making simple remedies for the home\n\nRegister here: https://www.meetinghouse.farm/pages/grow-a-healing-garden-a-masterclass-for-women-who-are-ready-to-root-deep
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/grow-a-healing-garden-a-masterclass-for-women-who-are-ready-to-root-deep/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260304T183326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T183531Z
UID:10001398-1775671200-1775674800@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Get your gardening questions answered before the season starts in earnest!  \nWhether 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 connect. Questions about planning\, pests\, soil health\, and more are all welcome. \nThis Gardening Q&A session will be recorded\, and a recording will be shared out with all registrants. Registrants can submit their gardening questions in advance. \nREGISTER HERE \nQuestions? Email events@mofga.org.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/gardening-q-a/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Crops,Gardening,Homesteading,Vegetable Gardening Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T191500
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260227T181423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T181536Z
UID:10001394-1775584800-1775589300@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Produce Sharing Tables: An Approach to Garden-Grown Food Access
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. \nThis webinar will explore Waldo County Bounty’s Give and Take program\, a stigma-free model for sharing surplus garden produce through community drop-off sites. Participants will learn how the program operates\, how new sites are selected\, and how to start a Give and Take site in their own community. Developed during the COVID-19 pandemic to address farm losses and food insecurity in rural Waldo County\, Maine\, where nearly 6\,000 residents face food insecurity\, the program connects local gardeners\, farmers\, and neighbors to expand access to healthy\, local food. \nSpeakers: Viña Lindley\, UMaine Extension Horticulture Professional and Mattie John Bamman\, Waldo County Bounty Communications Coordinator \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/produce-sharing-tables-an-approach-to-garden-grown-food-access/
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Gardening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260327T175649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T175733Z
UID:10001414-1775134800-1775138400@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Adding Herbs to Your Crop Plan to Boost Small Farm Income
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by Meeting House Farm. \nIn 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 critical role in success. \nThis session is designed for farmers who are interested in exploring herbs as a complementary crop to boost income and want a realistic understanding of what’s involved. \nRegister here: https://www.meetinghouse.farm/pages/adding-herbs-to-your-crop-plan-to-boost-small-farm-income
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/adding-herbs-to-your-crop-plan-to-boost-small-farm-income/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Crops,Farming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Blanc-Sablon:20260401T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Blanc-Sablon:20260401T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260116T151659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T152136Z
UID:10001372-1775066400-1775071800@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Grow Your Own Organic Garden
DESCRIPTION:About the class: \nGrow Your Own Organic Garden covers all the basics of organic gardening.  \nLearn 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 and community members that will help them grow an organic garden\, and feel ready to take the first steps toward doing so. We’ll even send you home with some seeds to start in your own garden!  \nThis class is geared toward beginner gardeners\, but seasoned gardeners are welcome to join. \nThis class takes place at the following locations on Wednesday\, April 1: \n\n\n\nAugusta Adult and Community Education (Augusta) | Cancelled due to low registration.\n\n\nBonny Eagle Adult Education  (Buxton) |  REGISTER HERE\n\n\nLewiston Adult Education (Lewiston) | REGISTER HERE\n\n\nMid-Maine Adult Education (Waterville) | REGISTER HERE \n\n\nMt Desert Island Adult & Community Education (Bar Harbor) | REGISTER HERE\n\n\nPiscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative (Dover-Foxcroft) REGISTER HERE\n\n\nRSU 24 Adult Education (Sullivan) | REGISTER HERE\n\n\nSouth Portland Public Library (South Portland) This class is FREE. Pre-registration not required! Join the class at the South Portland Public Library’s Main Branch at 6 p.m. Participants are invited to arrive at 5:30 for a community seed swap.  Bring your extra seeds and find some new ones to try!\nYork Land Trust (York) | This class is FREE. But please register in advance! REGISTER HERE\n\n\n\nThis also class takes place in Oakland\, ME on Saturday\, April 18: \n\nMid-Maine Adult Education (Oakland) | REGISTER HERE \n\n*Some locations may differ in date\, time\, and cost of registration.  \n															\n																														 \nQuestions? Email events@mofga.org.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/grow-your-own-organic-garden-2026/
LOCATION:Multiple Locations
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Gardening,Homesteading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T191500
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260227T181125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T181254Z
UID:10001393-1774980000-1774984500@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Helping Food Security from Your Backyard: Simple Ways to Grow for Good
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. \nHome 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 at the end of the season. You’ll also hear from dedicated volunteers who grow extra food in their own gardens and donate it to food pantries and hunger relief programs. They will share practical tips for working with donation sites\, along with personal insights from their experiences. Whether you’re new to gardening or looking to maximize your garden’s impact\, this webinar will offer actionable guidance to help strengthen food security right from your backyard. \nSpeakers: Kate Garland\, UMaine Extension Horticulture Professional and Jane Trail\, Master Gardener Volunteer in Oxford County \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/helping-food-security-from-your-backyard-simple-ways-to-grow-for-good/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20260323T193200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T193200Z
UID:10001404-1774958400-1774962000@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Office Hours | Basics of Organic Grain Production with Tom Molloy
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFree. Registration required. \nTom Molloy is a Research Professional in Sustainable Ag at the UMaine and a small grain and pulse specialist for Cooperative Extension. Tom will present on the basics of organic grain production including fertility\, crop selection\, rotations\, planting and harvesting fundamentals\, weed control and post-harvest handling. \nThis event is made possible with support from the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/office-hours-basics-of-organic-grain-production-with-tom-molloy/
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T053400
CREATED:20251212T181724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T174105Z
UID:10001356-1774785600-1774800000@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Seed Swap & Scion Exchange 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us at MOFGA for our annual Seed Swap & Scion Exchange! \n					\n									Let us know you’re coming!\n					 \n* In the event of severe weather\, the Seed Swap & Scion Exchange will be postponed to the following Sunday\, April 5 from 12-4 pm. \nGardeners and orchardists are invited to bring their seeds\, scionwood and cuttings to share. If you don’t have any\, come anyway! There is always plenty of seeds and scion to go around. \nIf you’ve been to the event before\, you know that space can get tight at the start of the event. We encourage folks to join the event later in the day — we promise\, there are still plenty of seeds and scions available over the duration of the event! \nCommunity members and local seed growers regularly bring an incredible variety of vegetable\, fruit\, flower\, and herb seeds. We also regularly have over 150+ types of scionwood to share\, including scionwood sourced from MOFGA’s orchards. We will also have limited quantities of rootstock for sale. Custom grafting is available by donation to the Maine Heritage Orchard. \nOther items for sharing are welcome such as plants\, cuttings\, seedlings\, hatching eggs\, kombucha and yogurt starters\, salves and other homemade items. \nThe day’s offerings also include gardening and orcharding workshops and demonstrations. \nSee the schedule and other info here. \nQuestions? Please email events@mofga.org \n					\n									Sign up to volunteer
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/seed-swap-scion-exchange-2026/
LOCATION:MOFGA’s Education Center\, 294 Crosby Brook Rd\, Unity\, ME\, 04988\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Crops,Farming,Forestry,Gardening,Homesteading,Orcharding,Pollinators
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