On Thursday, April 16, MOFGA’s Executive Director, Sarah Alexander and Seth Kroeck, MOFGA Board member and owner of Crystal Springs Farm, delivered more than 2,500 signatures and comments to Hannaford executives asking Hannaford to adopt a “Maine-First” sourcing policy for vegetables! They talked about how farmers in Maine want to feed their communities, and how
Annual Seed Swap & Scion Exchange, March 29, 12-4 p.m. in Unity The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) is hosting its annual Seed Swap & Scion Exchange. This free community event is a perfect way to start the growing season. The event takes place on Sunday, March 29 at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education
Start your gardening journey with this beginning gardener class, held across Maine The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) will hold its annual Grow Your Own Organic Garden class in person at nine locations across Maine on Wednesday, April 1, as well as one class on Saturday, April 18. Members of the public who
EPA Shirking Its Duty to Protect Farmers, Gardeners, Food, and Water from PFAS Contamination Washington, DC — As states across the country struggle with devastation to dairies, farms, and ranches from application of toxic sewage sludge fertilizers, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) has filed an appeal in federal court seeking a ruling that the U.S.
The board’s decision to rubber-stamp the EPA’s approval of two new PFAS-laden pesticides is both surprising and disappointing. Heather Spalding is the deputy director of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA). See the original op-ed published in the Portland Press Herald on February 19, 2026. By now, most Mainers have heard of PFAS (per-
For 50 years, the Common Ground Country Fair has been more than an annual event. It has been a gathering place for a movement rooted in organic agriculture, food justice, environmental stewardship, and the belief that communities can build healthier futures together. One of the most visible and enduring expressions of that movement has been
MOFGA’s 50th annual Common Ground Country Fair is a testament to the strength of our community — the volunteers, exhibitors, and fairgoers who make the event possible — as well as the continued need for a deepened connection around land stewardship and sustainable living. For the 50th, we are celebrating our past and rallying community
Earlier today, the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) unveiled its 50th annual Common Ground Country Fair design at the Agricultural Trades Show in Augusta. The fair designs are intended to represent the values of the largest organic fair in the country, and are coveted by fairgoers from around the world. “I studied the
The first stage of Maine’s comprehensive ban on PFAS-containing consumer products (LD 1537) took effect on January 1, 2026. MOFGA advocated for this legislation and continues to work to protect it against attacks aimed at weakening or eliminating it. The first stage prohibits the sale or distribution of cleaning products, cookware, cosmetics, dental floss, juvenile
Looking for a good book to read this winter? Here’s a look back at some of our favorite books reviewed in The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener in 2025. The list includes books for gardeners, homesteaders, and farmers, as well as anyone who cares about where their food comes from. From tending the forest and the fields
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.
