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 […]
Ditch the synthetic nitrogen! Farmer educator Sandy Syburg will show you how rye can do the work for you. Drawing on decades of advising farms and gardens across the Midwest and beyond, Sandy will explore the unique impacts of this grain on soil structure and fertility, as well as his work with the Rye Revival […]
**You can still register even if you missed part 1! Registering at the link below will give you limited-time access to all three recorded classes in the series.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 […]
Remarks will be made in the gallery, with a reception to follow (reception location TBD)
Knowing proper handling and first-aid techniques can save lots of money and grief when raising livestock on your farm. Jacki Martinez Perkins, a long-time homesteader and MOFGA's Dairy and Livestock Specialist, will demonstrate livestock handling with an interactive Q&A at Misty Brook Farm. In addition to covering livestock handling and health we will discuss programs […]
Join us for our first Gather & Grow tour of the season: taking place at a residential garden featuring three different composting practices in Sidney, 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. About the gardens: Tom […]
Farm & Homestead Day at MOFGA is a free day of hands-on learning and fun. From its beginnings in 2012 it has been presented by volunteers who delight in sharing their expertise in skills for rural and sustainable living. There are activities for all ages.Learning to mow with a scythe has been a draw from […]
Join UMaine researcher Tom Molloy for a tour of UMaine's Rogers Farm! $0-$30. Registration required. In addition to getting a firsthand look at the farm's small grain variety trials, attendees will learn about best management practices for organic spring cereals and explore new research on living winter rye mulch interseeded with soybeans. This event is […]
Join MOFGA and the Maine School Garden Network (MSGN) for a tour of the Gorham Middle School gardens! This tour is a part of MSGN's Summer School Garden Tour series, as well as MOFGA's Gather & Grow Tour series. About the gardens:Students and community volunteers grow a bounty of fresh vegetables, herbs, flowers, and berries at […]
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.About the homestead:Join Sam and Kim for a tour of their thoughtfully restored […]
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.About the garden: David Patrick and his family garden together in their backyard. With raised beds that […]
Landsmith Farm in Waldoboro, Maine, organically grows a wide variety of high-quality, tasty vegetables, herbs, willow, and cut flowers using practices that prioritize the health of the land and its stewards. Their products are sold wholesale and direct-to-consumer through a variety of channels, including a farm stand, pick-your-own garden, and a future CSA (community supported agriculture) program. Landsmith Farm is owned and operated by Erin Espinosa, whose identities as a queer latina woman farmer ground the farm in values of reciprocity, community, and perseverance.
Visit Ladsmith Farm on Instagram @landsmithfarm and on their Website.
