BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mofga.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T121500 DTSTAMP:20260508T045326 CREATED:20260427T132756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T132829Z UID:10001430-1778234400-1778242500@www.mofga.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260513 DTSTAMP:20260508T045326 CREATED:20260327T180317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T180719Z UID:10001416-1778544000-1778630399@www.mofga.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000 DTSTAMP:20260508T045326 CREATED:20260415T182105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T182942Z UID:10001425-1778695200-1778698800@www.mofga.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000 DTSTAMP:20260508T045326 CREATED:20260204T184626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T155653Z UID:10001386-1778760000-1778763600@www.mofga.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000 DTSTAMP:20260508T045326 CREATED:20260305T182259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T182935Z UID:10001400-1778781600-1778785200@www.mofga.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T123000 DTSTAMP:20260508T045326 CREATED:20260122T142508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T130638Z UID:10001375-1778925600-1778934600@www.mofga.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260508T045326 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: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T183000 DTSTAMP:20260508T045326 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T183000 DTSTAMP:20260508T045326 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T130000 DTSTAMP:20260508T045326 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: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000 DTSTAMP:20260508T045326 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T045326 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T123000 DTSTAMP:20260508T045326 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T045326 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T133000 DTSTAMP:20260508T045326 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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR