BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mofga.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T190000 DTSTAMP:20260508T053646 CREATED:20260504T190037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T191755Z UID:10001434-1784224800-1784228400@www.mofga.org SUMMARY:Gather & Grow Tour: A 6-Acre Multi-Generational Homestead in Midcoast Maine DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Gather & Grow tour at a 6-acre multigenerational homestead in Nobleboro\, Maine! In this year’s Gather & Grow series\, garden tour hosts will share information about their gardening practices in general\, and through the lens of climate change adaptation. \nAbout the homestead: \nJoin Sam and Kim for a tour of their thoughtfully restored 6-acre homestead\, centered on growing nutrient-dense food and building a resilient\, regenerative lifestyle. After moving full-time to midcoast Maine in the spring of 2021\, they took on a long-abandoned property and\, over the past five years\, have brought it back to life.  \nToday\, the homestead supports a diverse range of systems. Sheep are raised for meat\, dairy\, and fiber\, with a focus on rotational grazing to rebuild soil health and revitalize pastures. Pigs and chickens are pasture-raised\, contributing to both the farm’s productivity and ecological balance. Visitors will see no-till market gardens and a kitchen garden that provide an abundance of vegetables throughout the growing season. This harvest is preserved and stored in a traditional root cellar\, supporting year-round nourishment. The homestead also includes fruit trees\, beekeeping\, and established herb gardens\, all contributing to a holistic\, nutrient-dense food system. Rounding out the farm’s infrastructure is a recently installed grid-tied solar array\, providing renewable electricity and supporting the homestead’s long-term sustainability. This tour offers a grounded look at the process of restoring land\, building soil\, and creating a productive\, multi-generational homestead from the ground up. \nThere will be a boot wash on-site\, for livestock biosecurity purposes. \nQuestions? Email events@mofga.org. \n\n Photo provided by Sam & Kim of Stonewall Farm.\n \n Register Here\n \nRegistration info: Tours in the Gather & Grow Series are kept free\, with support from participant donations; and this year\, with support from the Davis Conservation Foundation. Pre-registration is required\, as space is limited. Tour details will be shared via email ahead of the event date. URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/gather-grow-tour-midcoast/ CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Crops,Farming,Gardening,Gather & Grow,Homesteading,Livestock END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T190000 DTSTAMP:20260508T053646 CREATED:20260504T191518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T191747Z UID:10001435-1785434400-1785438000@www.mofga.org SUMMARY:Gather & Grow Tour: A Family Garden in Lewiston DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Gather & Grow tour at a residential garden in Lewiston\, Maine! In this year’s Gather & Grow series\, garden tour hosts will share information about their gardening practices in general\, and through the lens of climate change adaptation. \nAbout the garden:  \nDavid Patrick and his family garden together in their backyard. With raised beds that grow annual fruits\, veggies\, and flowers\, as well as and perennial plantings of fruit trees\, fruit shrubs\, and grape vines: there is a bounty growing at this urban garden. Between the different raised beds and perennial plantings\, the garden features multiple systems. The gardens are supported by a variety of inputs for the soil — from their chickens’ bedding and manure\, to ash from their neighbor’s woodstove\, to comfrey plantings. And among their many raised beds\, each of the two kids in the family have one that they plant and tend themselves. Learn about the different elements at play in this garden\, from our hosts\, David and the kids. \n \n Register Here\n \nRegistration info: Tours in the Gather & Grow Series are kept free\, with support from participant donations; and this year\, with support from the Davis Conservation Foundation. Pre-registration is required\, as space is limited. Tour details will be shared via email ahead of the event date. \nQuestions? Email events@mofga.org. \n\n One of the kids’ garden beds is featured. Photo courtesy of David Patrick. URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/gather-grow-tour-lewiston/ CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Crops,Gardening,Gather & Grow,Homesteading,Livestock END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTSTAMP:20260508T053646 CREATED:20260406T193734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T193748Z UID:10001420-1787875200-1788134399@www.mofga.org SUMMARY:Maine Apple Camp DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/maine-apple-camp-2026/ LOCATION:Camp Bishopswood\, Hope\, ME\, 04847 CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Crops,Farming,Gardening,Homesteading,Orcharding END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTSTAMP:20260508T053646 CREATED:20260408T180841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T181140Z UID:10001422-1788480000-1790812799@www.mofga.org SUMMARY:50 Years of Common Ground - Waterville DESCRIPTION:MOFGA is celebrating the 50th annual Common Ground Country Fair this year\, with a number of events including including Fifty Years of Common Ground\, an exhibition of five decades of the the posters of the Common Ground Country Fair. The exhibition will be held at the Maine State House in Augusta\, June 1 through August 30\, and at Waterville Creates in Waterville\, September 4 through 30\, in partnership with the Maine Arts Commission and Waterville Creates. A full-color catalog will accompany the exhibition. URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/50-years-of-common-ground-waterville/ LOCATION:Waterville Creates\, Ticonic Gallery\, 93 Main Street\, Waterville\, ME END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T053646 CREATED:20260408T181350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T181350Z UID:10001423-1788537600-1788552000@www.mofga.org SUMMARY:50 Years of Common Ground Reception DESCRIPTION:MOFGA is celebrating the 50th annual Common Ground Country Fair this year\, with a number of events including including Fifty Years of Common Ground\, an exhibition of five decades of the the posters of the Common Ground Country Fair. The exhibition will be held at the Maine State House in Augusta\, June 1 through August 30\, and at Waterville Creates in Waterville\, September 4 through 30\, in partnership with the Maine Arts Commission and Waterville Creates. A full-color catalog will accompany the exhibition. \nDetails to come! URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/50-years-of-common-ground-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T053646 CREATED:20260507T200818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T200818Z UID:10001443-1789210800-1789214400@www.mofga.org SUMMARY:Growing Rice with in Maine with Ben Rooney DESCRIPTION:Maine-grown rice? You heard that right! \nThis tropical grain may seem out-of-place here in the Northeast\, but Ben Rooney of the Maine Rice Project has been proving otherwise for over a decade. \nJoin us September 12th at Ararat Farms to see ripening rice crops up close (both upland and paddy varieties) and learn how you can organically cultivate and process this grain crop right here in Maine. \nThis event is made possible with support from the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program. \nFree. Registration required. URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/growing-rice-with-in-maine-with-ben-rooney/ LOCATION:Ararat Farms\, 55 Vancycle Rd\, Lincolnville\, ME\, 04849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTSTAMP:20260508T053646 CREATED:20260423T192435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T190451Z UID:10001429-1789516800-1789689599@www.mofga.org SUMMARY:The Northeast Growing Together Conference DESCRIPTION:This event\, hosted by the Northeast TOPP program\, supports current and aspiring organic farmers through hands-on workshops\, practical technical assistance\, and meaningful opportunities to connect with peers across the food and farming community. Whether you’re just beginning your organic journey or looking to deepen your expertise\, you’ll gain real-world insights you can apply right away. \n\n$25 for one day. $40 for both days. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n More Than a Conference\n\nEnjoy two full days on the farm: \n\nGuided field walks\nWagon tours of the farm\nHands-on workshops\nLive music\nLocal food trucks\n\nThis is your chance to learn\, connect\, and celebrate organic agriculture in a vibrant and welcoming setting at the Rodale Institute! URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/the-northeast-growing-together-conference/ LOCATION:Rodale Institute END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260508T053646 CREATED:20260408T182252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T184054Z UID:10001424-1790294400-1790553599@www.mofga.org SUMMARY:Common Ground Country Fair DESCRIPTION:The Common Ground Country Fair will be held at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity\, Maine on September 25\, 26 & 27\, 2026. 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvance tickets are on sale from August 1 – September 23. \nTicket prices: \n\nAdults (18-64) — $20 August 1-September 23; $25 September 24-27 \nElders (65+) — $17 August 1-September 23; $20 September 24-27 \nYouth 13-17 — $17 August 1-September 23; $20 September 24-27 \nChildren 12 and under — free admission daily. Tickets must be reserved even for free tickets. \nPersons with disabilities — free admission daily for you and an attending person. Tickets must be reserved even for free tickets. \nSchool groups — free admission on Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the North/Rose gate \nFair volunteers — free admission and other benefits for 4-hour shift. Learn more! \nMOFGA members receive a 10% discount on advance ticket purchases\, and members starting at the $40 level receive complimentary Fair tickets. Learn more about MOFGA membership! \nTickets go on sale August 1.  URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/common-ground-country-fair-2/ LOCATION:MOFGA’s Education Center\, 294 Crosby Brook Rd\, Unity\, ME\, 04988\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Chainsaw,Community,Cooking,Crafting,Crops,Farming,Forestry,Gardening,Homesteading,Livestock,Marketplace,Orcharding,Pollinators,Public Policy,Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T053646 CREATED:20260406T193442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T193456Z UID:10001419-1792929600-1792944000@www.mofga.org SUMMARY:Great Maine Apple Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/great-maine-apple-day-2026/ CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Cooking,Crops,Farming,Gardening,Homesteading,Orcharding,Volunteer END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR