Know Your Organic Producers
MOFGA has been certifying organic farmers since 1972 and is one of the country’s oldest certification programs. MOFGA Certification Services LLC (MCS) was formed by MOFGA in 2002 to provide USDA-accredited organic certification services to Maine farmers and food processors. Our service area currently consists of Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. MCS certifies crops, wild crops, sea vegetables, livestock, livestock products, and processed products to the USDA National Organic Program standard.
Get to know some of our certified organic producers in the videos and features below! These features were originally published in The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener, and may reference farms that are not currently certified by MOFGA. For our regularly updated listing of organic producers, and to find organic products near you, use our find organic search tool. You may also check the certification status at the Organic Integrity Database site.
Aurora Mills and Farm: Growing Grains, Building Community, Fighting Climate Change
A second-generation organic farmer, Sara Williams Flewelling and her husband and business partner Marcus Flewelling at Aurora Mills and Farm are committed to organic agriculture. Together, along with Sara’s father, they work to feed communities across Maine and New England while restoring the land for future generations. From cultivating grains to milling them for flour and rolled oats, Aurora Mills and Farm takes their organic certification seriously.
MOFGA Certified Organic proves their commitment to organic farming — protecting soil health, supporting the local economy, and addressing climate change. When you choose products from Aurora Mills and Farm, you’re not just buying grain or flour — you’re investing in climate-smart farming. Look for the MOFGA Certified Organic label and nurture Maine, one bite at a time.
Experience the Heart of Organic Dairy at Springside Farms
For Randall Bates, farming is more than a profession — it’s a life rooted in his family’s land and legacy. At Springside Farms, every decision, from sustainable forest management to individual care for each cow, reflects a deep commitment to the land, the animals, and the community.
MOFGA Certified Organic ensures humane animal care and sustainable farming practices, making small family farms like Springside possible. When you choose organic dairy, you’re not just buying milk — you’re helping to preserve a way of life. Look for the MOFGA Certified Organic label and support your local farming community. When shopping at the grocery store, also consider purchasing dairy products made by Organic Valley and Stonyfield, which are two larger processors that purchase organic milk from Maine’s farms.
New Spoke Farm: First-Generation Farmers Growing for the Future
At New Spoke Farm, Janelle Plummer and Ross Spencer are building a thriving vegetable farm, guided by the principles of MOFGA Certified Organic. MOFGA’s certification goes above and beyond the U.S. Department of Agriculture standards, emphasizing soil-based farming and ensuring their farm not only feeds their community but also nurtures the land for future generations.
Through MOFGA’s farmer programs, Plummer and Spencer have found the technical and financial guidance necessary to run a viable farming operation. When you choose MOFGA Certified Organic products, you’re supporting farmers dedicated to organic agriculture. Look for the MOFGA label and support the gold standard in organic.
Bounty in Limited Spaces: Growing on a Quarter Acre with Nerdy Turnip Farm
By Lea Camille Smith Nerdy Turnip Farm, a MOFGA-certified organic operation in Rochester, New Hampshire, was born out of finding just the right space. In a difficult post-COVID market, Sam and Caleb Monohon happened upon a turnkey small farm operation in the middle of a residential area. “It was everything
Cultivating Herbs and Connections at Luna Moth Herbs
By Tim King Zoë Mason of Luna Moth Herbs cultivates a half-acre of medicinal and culinary herbs, amounting to 65 different species, in South China, Maine. Mason opened ground on a plot of leased land in the spring of 2023 after reading that 3 Level Farm was looking for people
Whitefield Couple Seeks New Stewards for Hidden Valley Farm and Forest
By Jean English Bambi Jones and David “Tracy” Moskovitz have spent half a century improving and enlarging their farm and forest land in Whitefield, Maine. Now they have a plan to use the special place they created to motivate one or more nonprofits to increase their impact. They have invited
From Aroostook to Hokkaido: Buckwheat Across the 45th Parallel
By Sonja Heyck-Merlin It is 7,000 miles as the crow flies between Aroostook County, Maine, and Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido. Despite the distance, the two regions geographically align on a map; hold a ruler between them, and the line is nearly horizontal along the 45th parallel. Add a dot on
Stewarding Native Plants to Support Healthy Ecosystems
By Sonja Heyck-Merlin “When you’re at a plant sale, people can literally watch the bumble bees coming to these plants before they’re planted in the ground. It’s instant gratification,” says Molly DellaRoman of 5 Star Nursery and Orchard, a MOFGA-certified native plant nursery in Brooklin, Maine. It’s not just the
Cultivating Abundance and Ancestral Wisdom at Zuri Wingi Heritage Harvest Project
By Tim King Lineage is vitally important to Akilah Zuri Campbell of the Zuri Wingi Heritage Harvest Project in Lee, New Hampshire. The object of the project, she says, is to bring the crops and the agricultural wisdom of stories from the African Diaspora and Indigenous population to the region
For the Love of Winter Vegetables at Alprilla Farm
By Lea Camille Smith In the Northeast, it’s easy to assume that once the frost hits and the farmers’ markets close, access to local food goes dormant. But Noah and Sophie Courser-Kellerman of Alprilla Farm in Warner, New Hampshire, have turned that notion on its head. While their farm tasks
Know Your Seed Farmer: Bhoomi Devi Seeds Selects for Northeast Growers
By Holli Cederholm Gone are the days when every farmer saved their own seed to replant the following season. Gone, too, are the accompanying practices of selecting seed to meet the needs of a particular farm. Most growers have swapped the annual ritual of harvesting their own seed — and
Partnership Provides Support for New Organic Farmers
By Tim King In 2024, 82% of American households purchased organic produce, according to an impact report issued by the Transition to Organic Partnership Program last year. The report states that the percentage will continue to increase and that demand has “consistently outpaced domestic production capacity” for organic. TOPP was
