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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:20260508T045337
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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
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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:20260508T045337
CREATED:20260408T180441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T180533Z
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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:20260508T045337
CREATED:20260507T200507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T200507Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045337
CREATED:20260204T185049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T155758Z
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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:20260508T045337
CREATED:20260506T152429Z
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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:20260508T045337
CREATED:20260430T132914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T132914Z
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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:20260508T045337
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045337
CREATED:20260402T184025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T184641Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045337
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:20260508T045337
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045337
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T045337
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:20260508T045337
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:20260508T045337
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:20260508T045337
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:20260508T045337
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260508T045337
CREATED:20260423T192435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T190451Z
UID:10001429-1789516800-1789689599@www.mofga.org
SUMMARY:The Northeast Growing Together Conference
DESCRIPTION:This event\, hosted by the Northeast TOPP program\, supports current and aspiring organic farmers through hands-on workshops\, practical technical assistance\, and meaningful opportunities to connect with peers across the food and farming community. Whether you’re just beginning your organic journey or looking to deepen your expertise\, you’ll gain real-world insights you can apply right away. \n\n$25 for one day. $40 for both days. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n More Than a Conference\n\nEnjoy two full days on the farm: \n\nGuided field walks\nWagon tours of the farm\nHands-on workshops\nLive music\nLocal food trucks\n\nThis is your chance to learn\, connect\, and celebrate organic agriculture in a vibrant and welcoming setting at the Rodale Institute!
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/the-northeast-growing-together-conference/
LOCATION:Rodale Institute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260508T045337
CREATED:20260408T182252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T184054Z
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SUMMARY:Common Ground Country Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Common Ground Country Fair will be held at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity\, Maine on September 25\, 26 & 27\, 2026. MOFGA’s annual celebration of rural living features 1000+ exhibitors and speakers\, and emphasizes vibrant communities\, sustainable living and local economies\, while highlighting organic agriculture. Learn more here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvance tickets are on sale from August 1 – September 23.  \nTicket prices: \n\nAdults (18-64) — $20 August 1-September 23; $25 September 24-27 \nElders (65+) — $17 August 1-September 23; $20 September 24-27 \nYouth 13-17 — $17 August 1-September 23; $20 September 24-27 \nChildren 12 and under — free admission daily. Tickets must be reserved even for free tickets. \nPersons with disabilities — free admission daily for you and an attending person. Tickets must be reserved even for free tickets. \nSchool groups — free admission on Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the North/Rose gate \nFair volunteers — free admission and other benefits for 4-hour shift. Learn more! \nMOFGA members receive a 10% discount on advance ticket purchases\, and members starting at the $40 level receive complimentary Fair tickets. Learn more about MOFGA membership! \nTickets go on sale August 1. 
URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/common-ground-country-fair-2/
LOCATION:MOFGA’s Education Center\, 294 Crosby Brook Rd\, Unity\, ME\, 04988\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Chainsaw,Community,Cooking,Crafting,Crops,Farming,Forestry,Gardening,Homesteading,Livestock,Marketplace,Orcharding,Pollinators,Public Policy,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Great Maine Apple Day
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URL:https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/great-maine-apple-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Beginner-friendly,Community,Cooking,Crops,Farming,Gardening,Homesteading,Orcharding,Volunteer
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