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SUMMARY:MEFTI Tour Registration: Maine-grown Grains in Schools and Institutions
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nJoin us for a behind-the-scenes tour to learn how Maine-grown grains are making it into schools and institutions across Maine. We’ll begin at The Good Crust\, where doughs and bread products including frozen dough balls\, pre-sheeted rounds\, and half-sheets are made for your food service program. The Good Crust is served at over 100 colleges\, K-12 schools\, and universities throughout New England and qualifies for Maine’s Local Food Fund. From there\, we will visit Maine Grains for a tour of the Gristmill where we will explore the milling process of Maine-grown grains to learn how stone milled flour is made and dig into Maine’s local grain economy.\n\nFree. Registration required.\n\nEmail Sarah with any questions: s.sims@hccame.org
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/maine-grown-grains-in-schools-and-institutions/
LOCATION:The Good Crust\, 210 Main Street\, Canaan\, ME
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
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SUMMARY:Grow Your Own Apothecary Online Course Begins
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by Meeting House Farm. \nMeeting House Farm’s Grow Your Own Apothecary online course is starting May 12 (registration is open now with early bird pricing through April 17). MOFGA members receive a $50 off code (MOFGA50). You can find full information about the course here: https://www.meetinghouse.farm/pages/grow-your-own-apothecary
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/grow-your-own-apothecary-online-course-begins/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
CREATED:20260415T182105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T182942Z
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SUMMARY:Fruit Tree Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Are you taking care of fruit trees\, or looking to plant some this season? Have your fruit tree questions answered by MOFGA’s Orchard Manager\, C.J. Walke!  \nAs with our Gardening Q&A’s\, this online Q&A session is an informal chance to ask questions and connect with fellow backyard growers about fruit tree topics such as varieties\, pest management\, soil health\, and more. Questions about berries (shrubs\, canes\, etc.) are also welcome. \nREGISTER HERE \nSupport for this program comes from the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. \nQuestions? Email events@mofga.org.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/fruit-tree-qa/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Crops,Gardening,Homesteading,Orcharding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
CREATED:20260204T184626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T155653Z
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SUMMARY:Climate-Smart Garden Design (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:**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. \nClimate 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 for ways to support their local ecosystem through garden design.  \nIn this three-part webinar series\, Dr. Annie White will provide some concrete strategies for climate-smart garden design\, on a whole landscape level. \nSchedule: \n\nWebinar 1 | Landscape Design Strategies for a Changing Climate | April 16th\, 12:00 pm \nWebinar 2 | Designing Vegetable & Edible Gardens for Climate Resilience | May 14\, 12:00 pm  (New Date)\nWebinar 3 | Planting Design for People\, Nature\, and a Changing Climate | June 4\, 12:00 pm (New Date)\n\n															\n					\n									Register Here\n					 \nRegistering at the above link gives you access to all three parts in the webinar series. \nSpeaker bio:  \nAnnie White is an Ecological Landscape Designer and the owner of Nectar Landscape Design Studio in Stowe\, Vermont. She is also a Senior Lecturer of Agroecology and Landscape Design at the University of Vermont where she teaches courses in sustainable landscape design\, ecological planning\, and home vegetable growing. Annie earned an MS in Landscape Architecture from the University of Wisconsin—Madison and a PhD in Plant & Soil Science from The University of Vermont. She is passionate about designing climate-smart landscapes at all scales—from rural farms to urban backyards. \nRegistration info: \nRegistrants will have access to all three webinars in this series. All webinars will be recorded\, and the recordings will be available for 14 days after the given webinar takes place. Tickets are made free thanks to the Davis Conservation Foundation. \nThis class is a particularly good fit for gardeners who have a few (or more) seasons under their belt. Ahead of this webinar series\, you may consider viewing these videos for some background information on the topics to be covered. \nQuestions? Email events@mofga.org. \n\n										Dr. Annie White
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/climate-smart-garden-design-2/
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Crops,Gardening,Homesteading,Orcharding,Pollinators,Vegetable Gardening Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
CREATED:20260305T182259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T182935Z
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SUMMARY:Livestock & the Garden
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a veggie gardener with plans to raise livestock\, join us for this webinar with Jacki Martinez-Perkins\, MOFGA’s Dairy & Livestock Specialist. This webinar will give you an overview of considerations to make when integrating your garden with different livestock animals\, whether chickens\, ducks\, sheep\, horses — you name it!  \nThis webinar will be recorded\, and the recording will be shared with registrants within a few days of the event taking place. \nREGISTER HERE \nQuestions? Email events@mofga.org. \nThis webinar is made free thanks to funds from the Transition to Organic Partnership Program.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/livestock-the-garden/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Gardening,Homesteading,Livestock,Vegetable Gardening Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T123000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
CREATED:20260122T142508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T130638Z
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SUMMARY:Topworking: Learn to Graft Fruit Tree Scionwood Onto Established Trees
DESCRIPTION:Registration is full. To be added to the waitlist\, email events@mofga.org. \nLearn to topwork (graft) new disease-resistant\, cider\, dessert or heritage varieties onto your existing trees! Topworking is the type of grafting that is done when you have an established tree and you’d like it to produce a different variety of fruit.  \nThis is an incredible way to expand the type of fruit you grow and improve the quality of your orchard or backyard fruit trees over time. Learn about how to topwork scions (sticks of 1-year old wood of your new variety) onto your existing trees. We’ll talk about the tools and supplies you’ll need and delve into the most effective ways to top work fruit trees. \nThis workshop will be taught by Laura Sieger\, orchardist at Fedco Seeds\, and held at Pleasant Pond Orchard in Richmond\, Maine.  \nThis is an outdoor workshop\, and participants are encouraged to wear close-toed shoes\, long pants\, and sleeves. There are indoor restrooms available. Feel free to contact us with any questions about accessibility. In the event of severe weather\, the workshop will be held on Sunday\, May 17. \nThis year\, we are happy to announce that we are able to offer classes in our Organic Orcharding Workshop Series for free\, thanks to the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. \nQuestions? Contact events@mofga.org.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/topworking/
LOCATION:Pleasant Pond Orchard\, 430 Brunswick Rd\, Richmond\, ME\, 04357
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Crops,Farming,Gardening,Homesteading,Orcharding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
CREATED:20260507T195627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T195627Z
UID:10001439-1779192000-1779195600@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Direct-to-Consumer Grain & Flour Sales Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Erik Fabian\, CEO & co-founder of Sourhouse\, for a discussion on partnering with e-commerce brands to reach new audiences for grain and flour. We will discuss co-marketing and dropshipping strategies and examples for reaching regional and national customers using newsletters\, social media and ecommerce tools like Shopify. This session is for anyone selling grain or flour directly to consumers who are looking to reach their first or more customers. \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/direct-to-consumer-grain-flour-sales-webinar/
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T183000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
CREATED:20260203T173011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T170838Z
UID:10001384-1779296400-1779301800@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Science for Self-Reliance: Gardening with Responsible Pest Management + Beneficial Habitat
DESCRIPTION:This event was originally scheduled for April 16. The date has been updated to May 20. Join MOFGA’s Crop Specialist\, Caleb Goossen\, for a discussion on organic management of common pests in the vegetable garden. Caleb will start by sharing strategies used to minimize the presence of pests from the outset using cultural practices such as promoting the presence of “beneficials”. But sometimes pests show up anyway\, despite our best efforts or during particularly challenging growing seasons. So\, Caleb will also discuss what can be done when pests emerge. Click here to learn more About the speaker: Caleb has a bachelor’s degree in plant biology and sustainable agriculture from Hampshire College and he completed his PhD from the University of Vermont\, where he studied the fatty acid content of storage crops. He farmed organic vegetables in Vermont for nine years before graduate school. He also has experience with organic heirloom seed production and organic orchard maintenance on farms in New Zealand.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/science-for-self-reliance-gardening-with-responsible-pest-management-beneficial-habitat/
LOCATION:Curtis Memorial Library\, 23 Pleasant St\, Brunswick\, Maine\, 04011
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Crops,Gardening,Homesteading,Pollinators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T183000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
CREATED:20260504T155309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124253Z
UID:10001432-1779296400-1779301800@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Blossom Tour in the Maine Heritage Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate Spring\, apple blossoms\, and John Bunker’s legacy — with a special unveiling. We will toast to the future of the Maine Heritage Orchard and hear remarks from John Bunker and MOFGA Executive Director\, Sarah Alexander. Meet other friends of the Orchard and be inspired by how far the Orchard has come — and the many generations of growth ahead. MOFGA Orchard Program Manager\, C.J. Walke\, will lead a tour to conclude the evening. \nFree. Registration Required. \nGuests are welcome to arrive starting at 5:00 PM\nProgram and remarks will begin at 5:30 PM \nQuestions? Email MOFGA Advancement Manager\, Joseph Nowak\, at jnowak@mofga.org.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/blossom-tour-in-the-maine-heritage-orchard-2/
LOCATION:Maine Heritage Orchard\, 85 Crosby Brook Rd\, Unity\, ME\, 04988\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
CREATED:20260507T195841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T195841Z
UID:10001440-1779364800-1779368400@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Soil Biology and Soil Heath Office Hours with Deborah Neher
DESCRIPTION:As part of MGA’s ongoing efforts to support organic/transitioning grain growers\, we are now hosting office hour sessions with experts on all sides of the regional grain economy. \nDeborah (“Deb”) Neher is a soil ecologist and professor emerita at University of Vermont. She gained formal education in plant pathology\, plant population ecology\, and environmental science. Her experience as a researcher\, educator\, and graduate student mentor spans 35+ years. \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/soil-biology-and-soil-heath-office-hours-with-deborah-neher/
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
CREATED:20260304T213430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T184254Z
UID:10001399-1779901200-1779908400@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Pocket-Sized Pasture Management
DESCRIPTION:If you’re grazing livestock on pocket-sized pastures\, join us to learn strategies for managing pasture health on homesteads with limited acreage. \nThis workshop will take place at a small homestead\, where pastures are managed on a tight rotational grazing plan. MOFGA’s Livestock & Dairy Specialist\, Jacki Martinez Perkins\, will discuss the strategies for managing small pastures when it comes to particular livestock\, whether you have a horse\, poultry\, or a flock of sheep. Participants will have a tour of the small pastures at this homestead\, and discuss general organic small-scale pasture management strategies for homesteaders. There will be plenty of time for questions. \nREGISTER HERE \nQuestions? Email events@mofga.org.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/pocket-sized-pasture-management-2/
LOCATION:Albion
CATEGORIES:Community,Homesteading,Livestock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
CREATED:20260422T193649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T193741Z
UID:10001428-1779989400-1779996600@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Urban Soils and Lead: Exploring Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. \nJoin us for an evening of learning about urban soils and strategies for safely growing food in Portland! There will be hands-on activities to demonstrate soil health best practices and resources for testing soils in your farm or garden. Featuring University of Maine Cooperative Extension\, Cultivating Community\, Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District\, Fresh Food Gardens\, American Farmland Trust and the City of Portland Sustainability Office. \nThis free event is open to the public and refreshments will be provided. Interpretation services are available upon request. For more information\, email carrick.gambell@maine.edu. \nRegister Online \n 
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/urban-soils-and-lead-exploring-best-practices/
LOCATION:Boyd Street Urban Farm\, 2 Boyd St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Crops,Farming,Gardening,Homesteading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T123000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
CREATED:20260323T194705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T194705Z
UID:10001410-1780052400-1780057800@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Facility Tour | Heiwa Tofu
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 29th for a tour of Heiwa Tofu with Jeff Wolovitz! \n$0-$30. Registration required. \nThis event is part of MGA’s ongoing efforts to provide organic grain (and soybean) growers with firsthand exposure to how their crops are cleaned\, processed\, marketed\, and transformed into finished products. \nThis event is made possible with support from the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/facility-tour-heiwa-tofu/
LOCATION:Heiwa Tofu\, 201 West St.\, Rockport\, ME\, 04856
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
CREATED:20251203T160315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190912Z
UID:10001347-1780135200-1780243200@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Open-to-all Chainsaw Safety
DESCRIPTION:Registration is full. Please contact forestry@mofga.org to be added to the waitlist. \nJoin MOFGA alongside Women for Healthy Rural Living and Maine Seacoast Mission for Beginner Open-to-all Chainsaw Safety in Downeast\, Maine! \nLearn safe chainsaw operation in these one-and-a-half-day courses. We’ll cover personal protective equipment (PPE) and chainsaw selection\, and practice safe handling and open-face bore cutting techniques with instructor supervision. Designed for beginners. \nDay 1 of this course will run 10am – 4pm\, and Day 2 will run 8am – 4pm. \nLearn more about MOFGA’s chainsaw courses here! \nPlease reach out to forestry@mofga.org with any questions. \n$240 general admission and $190 for MOFGA and Midcoast Conservancy members. \n*Limited scholarship funds are available to community members in order to increase program accessibility. For any questions about or to receive scholarship funds\, please email events@mofga.org. \nParticipants in MOFGA’s Journeyperson program are welcome to register at no-cost with a limit of three Journeyperson participants per course.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/beginner-open-to-all-chainsaw-safety/
LOCATION:Maine Seacoast Mission\, 6 Weald Bethel Ln\, Cherryfield\, ME\, 04622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Chainsaw,Forestry,Homesteading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T133000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
CREATED:20260507T200105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T200105Z
UID:10001441-1780144200-1780147800@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Integrating Organic Grains on a Vegetable Farm with Seth Kroeck
DESCRIPTION:Join Seth Kroeck for a hands-on field day at Crystal Spring Farm exploring small-scale grain production on a vegetable farm. \nSeth will walk attendees through his organic grain operation\, sharing the successes\, the lessons learned\, and how it all integrates with the rest of the farm. A practical\, on-the-ground look for established and aspiring grain growers alike! \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/integrating-organic-grains-on-a-vegetable-farm-with-seth-kroeck/
LOCATION:Crystal Spring Farm\, 277 Pleasant Hill Rd\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
CREATED:20260408T180441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T180533Z
UID:10001421-1780272000-1788134399@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:50 Years of Common Ground - Augusta
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/
LOCATION:Maine State House Gallery\, 230 State Street\, Augusta\, ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
CREATED:20260507T200507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T200507Z
UID:10001442-1780480800-1780484400@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Grow Your Own Nitrogen with Rye
DESCRIPTION:Ditch the synthetic nitrogen! Farmer educator Sandy Syburg will show you how rye can do the work for you. \nDrawing 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 project\, which supports ecological rye production and promotes rye’s role in human health\, animal agriculture\, and culture. \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/grow-your-own-nitrogen-with-rye/
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
CREATED:20260204T185049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T155758Z
UID:10001387-1780574400-1780578000@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Climate-Smart Garden Design (Part 3)
DESCRIPTION:**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. \nClimate 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 for ways to support their local ecosystem through garden design.  \nIn this three-part webinar series\, Dr. Annie White will provide some concrete strategies for climate-smart garden design\, on a whole landscape level. \nSchedule: \n\nWebinar 1 | Landscape Design Strategies for a Changing Climate | April 16th\, 12:00 pm \nWebinar 2 | Designing Vegetable & Edible Gardens for Climate Resilience | May 14\, 12:00 pm  (New Date)\nWebinar 3 | Planting Design for People\, Nature\, and a Changing Climate | June 4\, 12:00 pm (New Date)\n\n															\n					\n									Register Here\n					 \nRegistering at the above link gives you access to all three parts in the webinar series. \nSpeaker bio:  \nAnnie White is an Ecological Landscape Designer and the owner of Nectar Landscape Design Studio in Stowe\, Vermont. She is also a Senior Lecturer of Agroecology and Landscape Design at the University of Vermont where she teaches courses in sustainable landscape design\, ecological planning\, and home vegetable growing. Annie earned an MS in Landscape Architecture from the University of Wisconsin—Madison and a PhD in Plant & Soil Science from The University of Vermont. She is passionate about designing climate-smart landscapes at all scales—from rural farms to urban backyards. \nRegistration info: \nRegistrants will have access to all three webinars in this series. All webinars will be recorded\, and the recordings will be available for 14 days after the given webinar takes place. Tickets are made free thanks to the Davis Conservation Foundation. \nThis class is a particularly good fit for gardeners who have a few (or more) seasons under their belt. Ahead of this webinar series\, you may consider viewing these videos for some background information on the topics to be covered. \nQuestions? Email events@mofga.org. \n\n										Dr. Annie White
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/climate-smart-garden-design-3/
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Crops,Gardening,Homesteading,Orcharding,Pollinators,Vegetable Gardening Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
CREATED:20260506T152429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T152429Z
UID:10001437-1781190000-1781200800@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:50 Years of Common Ground Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Remarks will be made in the gallery\, with a reception to follow (reception location TBD)
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/50-years-of-common-ground-opening-reception/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
CREATED:20260430T132914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T132914Z
UID:10001431-1781197200-1781204400@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Livestock Handling and Animal Health
DESCRIPTION: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 to support livestock farmers and implement more organic practices. Please wear footwear that can be bleached for biosecurity purposes. \nFree. Registration Required. 
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/livestock-handling-and-animal-health-2/
LOCATION:Misty Brook Farm\, 156 Bog Rd.\, Albion\, ME\, 04910\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
CREATED:20260504T183114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T183444Z
UID:10001433-1781805600-1781809200@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Gather & Grow Tour: Composting & More in Sidney\, Maine
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout the gardens: \nTom Vigue and Eileen Fingerman have been growing on their plot of land — dubbed “Kiwi Hill Farm\,” after the first fruit they planted there — since the early 1990’s. Their vegetable gardens span about 1/4 acre and consist of 21 different beds\, which are managed on a 7-year crop rotation plan and with low-till practices. They have also cultivated many perennial plants\, including a home orchard\, which features various fruit trees\, vines\, and shrubs. Composting has been key to their approach to sustainable and successful gardening. Tom manages three different composting systems: vermicompost bins\, larger compost piles\, and leaf mold piles. Gain some garden inspiration on this tour\, while learning a bit about composting and other climate-smart gardening practices. \nQuestions? Email events@mofga.org. \n\n\nRegister 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-sidney/
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Farming,Gardening,Gather & Grow,Homesteading,Orcharding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
CREATED:20260402T184025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T184641Z
UID:10001418-1781946000-1781969400@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Farm & Homestead Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearning to mow with a scythe has been a draw from the beginning\, as has been hands-on tool care. Woodworking techniques for utility and beauty are shared. The plant swap is always popular as are fiber arts including spinning\, dyeing\, and weaving with a variety of looms. \nFarm & Homestead Day begins with traditional tea and crumpets.  A variety of musical offerings has everyone dancing and singing to round out the day. \nThe volunteer organizers\, The Rabble\, meet throughout the winter and spring to plan this event. To join\, email farmandhomesteadday@mofga.org. \nRegular Highlights include: \n\nLearning to mow with a scythe\nTool care demonstrations (bring a favorite hand tool from the garden or kitchen to learn tips for keeping the blades sharp and the wooden handles well-oiled)\nBlacksmithing and woodworking workshops\nTea & crumpets\nLearning to repair small electrical appliances or bicycles (bring one from home that needs attention!)\nA wide variety of fiber arts\, including knitting\, mending\, rug hooking\, dyeing with plants\, sewing with a treadle machine and much more!\nGardening workshops\nCooking workshops\nA potluck lunch featuring stone soup made from locally-sourced ingredients\nBean hole beans\nA plant swap (please only bring bare root plants to share\, in order to limit the spread of jumping worms through soil)\nMusic: ukulele\, singing\, and mixed-instruments! (bring your own ukulele\, fiddle\, mandolin\, drum\, etc.)\nLivestock care and handling\nAnd so much more!\n\nLEARN MORE HERE
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/farm-homestead-day/
LOCATION:MOFGA’s Education Center\, 294 Crosby Brook Rd\, Unity\, ME\, 04988\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Farming,Gardening,Homesteading,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
CREATED:20260323T194941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T194941Z
UID:10001411-1783530000-1783537200@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Rogers Farm Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join UMaine researcher Tom Molloy for a tour of UMaine’s Rogers Farm! \n$0-$30. Registration required. \nIn 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. \nThis event is made possible with support from the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/rogers-farm-field-day/
LOCATION:UMaine Rogers Farm\, 914 Bennoch Road\, Old Town\, Maine\, 04468
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
CREATED:20260504T194857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T194923Z
UID:10001436-1784109600-1784116800@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:Gather & Grow Tour: Gorham Middle School Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nAbout the gardens: \nStudents and community volunteers grow a bounty of fresh vegetables\, herbs\, flowers\, and berries at the Gorham Middle School garden. The garden project began in 2003\, and has been an interdisciplinary service-learning site since. Each year\, over 1\,000 pounds of produce is harvested from the garden and donated to the Gorham Food Pantry. Students are involved in all aspects of the garden — from planting and garden maintenance to composting and pest management! \nPre-registration is not required. Simply join us at 10:00 at 106 Weeks Rd\, Gorham\, ME. \nQuestions? Email events@mofga.org. \nThis tour is made possible with support from the Davis Conservation Foundation and the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation.
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/gather-grow-tour-gorham/
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Crops,Gardening,Gather & Grow,Homesteading
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045233
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
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