MOFGA's Spring Growth Conference
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March 13, 2010 at MOFGA's Common Ground Education Center in Unity. Details.
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MOFGA's Organic Orcharding Workshops
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A series of 4 day-long sessions, covering theory and hands-on practice in organic fruit tree and orchard management. Designed for beginner to intermediate orchardists managing backyard plantings to larger orchards. Pre-registration is required.
- March 20 - Pruning Fruit Trees and Early Spring Orchard Care
- April 24 - Grafting Fruit Trees
- May 8 - Organic Orcharding 101 With Michael Phillips
- July 31 - Bud Grafting With Delton Curtis
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Seed Swap and Scion Exchange
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| March 27, 2010, from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. at MOFGA's Common Ground Education Center. The Maine Tree Crop Alliance, the Maine Seed Saving Network, Fedco and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association will host this event. For gardeners and orchardists, it’s like the most wonderful flea market in the world. Not only that but most of the best stuff is free! Details. |
Grow Your Own Organic Garden
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April 1, 2010. Each year MOFGA sponsors this statewide educational event at more than 20 locations in Maine. Classes run from 6 to 9 p.m. The workshops are open to the public and to people of all gardening skill and experience levels. They are designed to provide folks with essential skills and knowledge needed to make a transition from conventional to organic gardening. Details.
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Commercial Kitchen Licensing Workshop
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April 8. SOLD OUT! At Royal River Natural Foods in Freeport. Designed for farmers and others interested in home-food processing for resale. Workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The morning panel presentation will be moderated by Cheryl Wixson, MOFGA's resident chef. Licensing requirements, food safety, and liability insurance will be covered by panel members, including: A representative from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension; Russell Libby, Executive Director of MOFGA; and a representative from the Maine Department of Agriculture. The afternoon program will be dedicated to a discussion of labeling requirements and organic certification requirements with Kate Newkirk, Associate Director MOFGA Certification Services LLC; and a round table sharing of experiences. Registration fee: $25 for MOFGA members and $35 for non-members. Please note: Lunch is not included in this workshop, but is available for purchase at the venue. If you would like to be on a waiting list, please call MOFGA at 568-4142.
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Farm Tractor Workshop
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| April 17 & 18 at MOFGA's Common Ground Education Center in Unity. A hands-on workshop that demystifies tractors and empowers tractor users to operate and maintain their machines more safely, and with greater skill and confidence. Details. |
Farm Training Project Workshops
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We offer these workshops about once a week during the summer. The workshops are designed for participants in MOFGA's Apprenticeship Program, but are free and open to anyone interested. They are intended to give apprentices and other young, beginning, and aspiring farmers the chance to visit other farms, learn from farmers about their areas of expertise, and socialize with peers. The workshops follow an informal format. They generally begin in the late afternoon with a farm tour, followed by a presentation and demonstration on the topic of the day. Participants are then invited to stay for a potluck supper and discussion. Details.
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Common Ground Country Fair
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September 24, 25 & 26, 2010. Always the third weekend after Labor Day. Mark your calendars! This is MOFGA's signature event celebrating Maine's organic harvest. Details.
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The Great Maine Apple Day
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October 23, 2010. Sponsored by MOFGA, Fedco and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Educational workshops and talks. Rare and heirloom apples on display and for tasting. Vendors. Details.
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