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The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, through the decades
Fifty years of organic farming, local food, fabulous fairs, advocacy and more.
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Maine organic farmers, gardeners group plans workshops
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association has planned the following events and webinars. Firstly, “Extending the Season in the Garden” is set for noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19. MOFGA Crop Specialist Caleb Goossen plans to share best practices for keeping plants healthy and producing food during spring and fall in this free webinar. He […]
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Maine Voices: How do we fix our broken food system? Invest in local organic farms
It would benefit us if the food we were eating didn’t travel so far – so let’s convert more Maine farmland to organic production.
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Organic certification application period open
UNITY — MOFGA (Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association) Certification Services is accepting applications for organic certification from crop and livestock producers until June 1. Adult use and medical cannabis producers interested in certification can apply to the MOFGA Certified Clean Cannabis program through June 30. Application materials and supporting documents can be downloaded at […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
MOFGA to offer online workshops during April
UNITY — The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) is offering the following April online workshops: • Sunday, April 4 — “Scionwood & Fruit Tree Workshops” will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. The free webinars start on the hour, every hour. •Monday, April 5 — “Labor Management Series: Communication and Delegation” will […]
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Virtual Seed Swap to be held March 28
CLINTON — A Virtual Seed Swap, hosted by Heron Breen of Fedco Seeds, will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 28. Maine Organic Farmers and Gardiners Association wants those who want to plant a garden to have the seed and supplies they need. People short on seeds or who have more than they need […]
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Common Ground Fair applications available
20201 Common Ground Country Fair will be held Sept. 24, 25 and 26 in Unity.
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Happy Birthday MOFGA!
The nonprofit Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association turns 50 this year, and hopes to celebrate its past achievements and future goals with a bang (and in person!).
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The Wrap: Pizza, beer, brownies, and the Common Ground Country Fair
Bam Bam Bakery finds a new home, Brickyard Hollow Brewing delivers pizza, and Portland will get another brewery.