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Green Herb Dressing
via #MOFGA
Ingredients
• 5 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 2 Tbsp. white wine or white balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. each chopped chives and fresh basil leaves
• ½ cup chopped parsley
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
• 4 Tbsp. olive oilInstructions
Blend in a blender or food processor in the order given, but drizzle the olive oil in slowly to create an emulsion
Source:
https://www.mofga.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/25_May-June.pdf#SolarPunkSunday #VeganRecipes #EatSeasonally #HerbRecipes #SaladDressing
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Green Herb Dressing
via #MOFGA
Ingredients
• 5 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 2 Tbsp. white wine or white balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. each chopped chives and fresh basil leaves
• ½ cup chopped parsley
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
• 4 Tbsp. olive oilInstructions
Blend in a blender or food processor in the order given, but drizzle the olive oil in slowly to create an emulsion
Source:
https://www.mofga.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/25_May-June.pdf#SolarPunkSunday #VeganRecipes #EatSeasonally #HerbRecipes #SaladDressing
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I've made these before. Delicious! 😋
Baked #Kale Chips
via #MOFGA
Ingredients
• 1 bunch kale, curly or ‘Lacinato’
• 1 Tbsp. olive or sesame oil
• 2 tsp. tamari
• 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds (optional)Instructions
Remove center stems from kale, wash and dry the kale thoroughly. Heat the oven to 350 F. Tear the kale into bite-sized pieces. Toss it with the oil, tamari, and sesame seeds if desired, until just glistening. Taste and adjust seasonings. Spread the kale on two baking sheets (with or without parchment paper) and bake for 7 to 12 minutes, until almost completely crisp but with a little softness remaining in the middle. Watch and experiment with the timing in your oven. Cool and eat.
Source:
https://www.mofga.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/25_May-June.pdf -
I've made these before. Delicious! 😋
Baked #Kale Chips
via #MOFGA
Ingredients
• 1 bunch kale, curly or ‘Lacinato’
• 1 Tbsp. olive or sesame oil
• 2 tsp. tamari
• 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds (optional)Instructions
Remove center stems from kale, wash and dry the kale thoroughly. Heat the oven to 350 F. Tear the kale into bite-sized pieces. Toss it with the oil, tamari, and sesame seeds if desired, until just glistening. Taste and adjust seasonings. Spread the kale on two baking sheets (with or without parchment paper) and bake for 7 to 12 minutes, until almost completely crisp but with a little softness remaining in the middle. Watch and experiment with the timing in your oven. Cool and eat.
Source:
https://www.mofga.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/25_May-June.pdf -
#Maine Seasonal Produce Guide from #MOFGA
What's in Season, May-June
• Asparagus
• Culinary herbs: chives, cilantro, dill, parsley
• Fiddleheads
• Garlic scapes
• Greens: arugula, beet greens, bok choy, chard, chicories, collards, dandelion greens, kale, lettuce, mesclun, spinach, turnip greens
• Microgreens
• Peas
• Radishes
• Rhubarb
• Salad turnips
• Scallions
• Strawberries"Did you know that you can find local organic food in Maine year-round? In addition to the produce listed here, many other local organic foods are available including: bread and baked goods, dairy products, eggs, flour and grains, maple syrup and honey, meat, mushrooms, and value-added foods (e.g., jams and jellies, preserves, tofu, tempeh, and much more!)."
Read more [PDF]:
https://www.mofga.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/25_May-June.pdf -
#Maine Seasonal Produce Guide from #MOFGA
What's in Season, May-June
• Asparagus
• Culinary herbs: chives, cilantro, dill, parsley
• Fiddleheads
• Garlic scapes
• Greens: arugula, beet greens, bok choy, chard, chicories, collards, dandelion greens, kale, lettuce, mesclun, spinach, turnip greens
• Microgreens
• Peas
• Radishes
• Rhubarb
• Salad turnips
• Scallions
• Strawberries"Did you know that you can find local organic food in Maine year-round? In addition to the produce listed here, many other local organic foods are available including: bread and baked goods, dairy products, eggs, flour and grains, maple syrup and honey, meat, mushrooms, and value-added foods (e.g., jams and jellies, preserves, tofu, tempeh, and much more!)."
Read more [PDF]:
https://www.mofga.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/25_May-June.pdf -
#UnityME - Blossom Tour in the Maine Heritage Orchard
May 20, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Maine Heritage Orchard
85 Crosby Brook Rd
Unity, ME 04988 United StatesFree. Registration Required.
"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.
Guests are welcome to arrive starting at 5:00 PM
Program and remarks will begin at 5:30 PM "FMI and to register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/blossom-tour-in-the-maine-heritage-orchard-2/#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #AppleBlossoms #OrganicOrchards #OrganicGardening #GardenParty #OrchardParty #Trees #AppleTrees #AppleBlossomSeason
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#UnityME - Blossom Tour in the Maine Heritage Orchard
May 20, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Maine Heritage Orchard
85 Crosby Brook Rd
Unity, ME 04988 United StatesFree. Registration Required.
"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.
Guests are welcome to arrive starting at 5:00 PM
Program and remarks will begin at 5:30 PM "FMI and to register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/blossom-tour-in-the-maine-heritage-orchard-2/#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #AppleBlossoms #OrganicOrchards #OrganicGardening #GardenParty #OrchardParty #Trees #AppleTrees #AppleBlossomSeason
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#MOFGA #VirtualEvent - #SoilBiology and #SoilHealth Office Hours with Deborah Neher
May 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free, Registration Required"As part of #MGA’s ongoing efforts to support #organic/transitioning #GrainGrowers, we are now hosting office hour sessions with experts on all sides of the regional grain economy.
"Deborah ('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.
This event is made possible with support from the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program."
FMI and to register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/soil-biology-and-soil-heath-office-hours-with-deborah-neher/#SolarPunkSunday #OrganicGrowing #GrowingGrains #OrganicFarming #MaineGrowersAssociation #MaineGrown #FoodSecurity
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#MOFGA #VirtualEvent - #SoilBiology and #SoilHealth Office Hours with Deborah Neher
May 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free, Registration Required"As part of #MGA’s ongoing efforts to support #organic/transitioning #GrainGrowers, we are now hosting office hour sessions with experts on all sides of the regional grain economy.
"Deborah ('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.
This event is made possible with support from the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program."
FMI and to register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/soil-biology-and-soil-heath-office-hours-with-deborah-neher/#SolarPunkSunday #OrganicGrowing #GrowingGrains #OrganicFarming #MaineGrowersAssociation #MaineGrown #FoodSecurity
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#BrunswickME - Science for #SelfReliance: #Gardening with Responsible #PestManagement + #BeneficialHabitat
May 20, 2026
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm#CurtisMemorialLibrary
23 Pleasant St
Brunswick, #Maine 04011Free
"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 #VegetableGarden. 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."#SolarPunkSunday #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule #GrowYourOwnFood #OrganicPestManagement #MaineEvents
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#BrunswickME - Science for #SelfReliance: #Gardening with Responsible #PestManagement + #BeneficialHabitat
May 20, 2026
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm#CurtisMemorialLibrary
23 Pleasant St
Brunswick, #Maine 04011Free
"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 #VegetableGarden. 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."#SolarPunkSunday #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule #GrowYourOwnFood #OrganicPestManagement #MaineEvents
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Eating in Season: #Maine
"Ever wonder when certain foods are in season in Maine? The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (#MOFGA) has compiled the following list, making it easy for all of us to eat locally and to eat in season.
May - June
• Asparagus
• Culinary herbs:
chives, cilantro, dill, parsley
• Fiddleheads
• Garlic scapes
• Greens: arugula, beet greens,
bok choy, chard, chicories,
collards, dandelion greens,
kale, lettuce, mesclun,
spinach, turnip greens
• Microgreens
• Peas
• Radishes
• Rhubarb
• Salad turnips
• Scallions
• StrawberriesSource [PDF, includes recipes]:
https://www.mofga.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/25_May-June.pdf#SolarPunkSunday #EatingSeasonally #SpringVegetables #MaineProduce #FoodSecurity #BuyLocal #GrowYourOwnFood
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Eating in Season: #Maine
"Ever wonder when certain foods are in season in Maine? The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (#MOFGA) has compiled the following list, making it easy for all of us to eat locally and to eat in season.
May - June
• Asparagus
• Culinary herbs:
chives, cilantro, dill, parsley
• Fiddleheads
• Garlic scapes
• Greens: arugula, beet greens,
bok choy, chard, chicories,
collards, dandelion greens,
kale, lettuce, mesclun,
spinach, turnip greens
• Microgreens
• Peas
• Radishes
• Rhubarb
• Salad turnips
• Scallions
• StrawberriesSource [PDF, includes recipes]:
https://www.mofga.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/25_May-June.pdf#SolarPunkSunday #EatingSeasonally #SpringVegetables #MaineProduce #FoodSecurity #BuyLocal #GrowYourOwnFood
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#MOFGA Webinar - #FruitTree Q&A
May 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
"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!
As 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."
FMI and to register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/fruit-tree-qa/#SolarPunkSunday #OrganicGardening #MaineGardening #FruitTrees #Berries #OnlineWorkshops #GardeningWorkshops
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#MOFGA Webinar - #FruitTree Q&A
May 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
"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!
As 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."
FMI and to register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/fruit-tree-qa/#SolarPunkSunday #OrganicGardening #MaineGardening #FruitTrees #Berries #OnlineWorkshops #GardeningWorkshops
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#MOFGA Webinar - #ClimateSmart #GardenDesign (Part 3)
May 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmFree
* The April 30th webinar has been postponed. Part 2 will now take place on May 14th. A new date for part 3 is forthcoming.
**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.
"#ClimateChange has noticeable impacts on gardeners, from more #ExtremeWeather 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.
In this three-part webinar series, Dr. Annie White will provide some concrete strategies for climate-smart garden design, on a whole landscape level.
Schedule:
- Webinar 1 | Landscape Design Strategies for a Changing Climate | April 16th, 12:00 pm
- Webinar 2 | Designing Vegetable & Edible Gardens for #ClimateResilience | May 14, 12:00 pm
- Webinar 3 | Planting Design for People, Nature, and a Changing Climate | New Date ForthcomingRegistering at the above link gives you access to all three parts in the webinar series."
FMI and to register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/climate-smart-garden-design-3/#SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChange #ClmateChangeGardening #MaineGardening #GardenDesign #OnlineWorkshops #FoodSecurity #GrowYourOwnFood
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#MOFGA Webinar - #ClimateSmart #GardenDesign (Part 3)
May 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmFree
* The April 30th webinar has been postponed. Part 2 will now take place on May 14th. A new date for part 3 is forthcoming.
**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.
"#ClimateChange has noticeable impacts on gardeners, from more #ExtremeWeather 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.
In this three-part webinar series, Dr. Annie White will provide some concrete strategies for climate-smart garden design, on a whole landscape level.
Schedule:
- Webinar 1 | Landscape Design Strategies for a Changing Climate | April 16th, 12:00 pm
- Webinar 2 | Designing Vegetable & Edible Gardens for #ClimateResilience | May 14, 12:00 pm
- Webinar 3 | Planting Design for People, Nature, and a Changing Climate | New Date ForthcomingRegistering at the above link gives you access to all three parts in the webinar series."
FMI and to register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/climate-smart-garden-design-3/#SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChange #ClmateChangeGardening #MaineGardening #GardenDesign #OnlineWorkshops #FoodSecurity #GrowYourOwnFood
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#CanaanME - #MEFTI Tour Registration: #Maine-grown #Grains in Schools and Institutions
May 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:15 pm
The Good Crust
210 Main Street
Canaan, MEFree. Registration required.
"Description:
Join 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 #LocalFood 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 #StoneMilledFlour is made and dig into Maine’s local grain economy."FMI and to register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/maine-grown-grains-in-schools-and-institutions/#SolarPunkSunday #MaineGrains #MOFGA #FoodSecurity #LocalFood
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#CanaanME - #MEFTI Tour Registration: #Maine-grown #Grains in Schools and Institutions
May 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:15 pm
The Good Crust
210 Main Street
Canaan, MEFree. Registration required.
"Description:
Join 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 #LocalFood 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 #StoneMilledFlour is made and dig into Maine’s local grain economy."FMI and to register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/maine-grown-grains-in-schools-and-institutions/#SolarPunkSunday #MaineGrains #MOFGA #FoodSecurity #LocalFood
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#Online - #Maine #Gardening Q&A
April 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmFree (registration required)
"Get your gardening questions answered before the season starts in earnest!
Whether you’ve been gardening for decades or you’re daydreaming about starting your first garden this year (or somewhere in between), these informal Zoom conversations are a chance to discuss whatever gardening topics are on your mind. Bring your questions for a casual conversation and a chance to connect. Questions about planning, #pests, #SoilHealth, and more are all welcome.
This Gardening Q&A session will be recorded, and a recording will be shared out with all registrants. Registrants can submit their gardening questions in advance."
FMI and to register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/gardening-q-a/#SolarPunkSunday #MOFGA #GardeningQ&A #Maine #Gardening #OnlineWorkshops #MaineOrganicFarmersAndGrowersAssociation
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#Online - #Maine #Gardening Q&A
April 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmFree (registration required)
"Get your gardening questions answered before the season starts in earnest!
Whether you’ve been gardening for decades or you’re daydreaming about starting your first garden this year (or somewhere in between), these informal Zoom conversations are a chance to discuss whatever gardening topics are on your mind. Bring your questions for a casual conversation and a chance to connect. Questions about planning, #pests, #SoilHealth, and more are all welcome.
This Gardening Q&A session will be recorded, and a recording will be shared out with all registrants. Registrants can submit their gardening questions in advance."
FMI and to register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/gardening-q-a/#SolarPunkSunday #MOFGA #GardeningQ&A #Maine #Gardening #OnlineWorkshops #MaineOrganicFarmersAndGrowersAssociation
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#Online - #CommunityGardens and #FoodSecurity in Maine
April 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Cost: $0 - $15"This webinar is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
Across Maine, community gardens are increasing food security by bringing people together to grow food for their communities. This panel will explore how collective garden spaces allow neighbors to work side by side to grow fresh, local food that is donated to food security organizations. Panelists will share real examples from across Maine and offer practical insights into how community gardens get started, build partnerships, and grow into lasting resources that strengthen local communities.
Speakers: Rachel Stamieszkin, Master Gardener Volunteer in Cumberland County, Johnny Sanchez, Collective Gardens Program Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator at #FoodAndMedicine (FAM), and Julia St. Clair, Agricultural Programs Manager at #BrunswickTopshamLandTrust."
To register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/community-gardens-and-food-security-in-maine/#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood #GYO #UMaineCooperativeExtension #MOFGA #CollectiveGardening #BuildingCommunity #SelfReliance #FeedingCommunity
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#Online - #CommunityGardens and #FoodSecurity in Maine
April 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Cost: $0 - $15"This webinar is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
Across Maine, community gardens are increasing food security by bringing people together to grow food for their communities. This panel will explore how collective garden spaces allow neighbors to work side by side to grow fresh, local food that is donated to food security organizations. Panelists will share real examples from across Maine and offer practical insights into how community gardens get started, build partnerships, and grow into lasting resources that strengthen local communities.
Speakers: Rachel Stamieszkin, Master Gardener Volunteer in Cumberland County, Johnny Sanchez, Collective Gardens Program Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator at #FoodAndMedicine (FAM), and Julia St. Clair, Agricultural Programs Manager at #BrunswickTopshamLandTrust."
To register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/community-gardens-and-food-security-in-maine/#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood #GYO #UMaineCooperativeExtension #MOFGA #CollectiveGardening #BuildingCommunity #SelfReliance #FeedingCommunity
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#BrunswickME - Science for #SelfReliance: Integrating #MedicinalMushrooms into your Life
In-Person
Thursday, April 9, 2026
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Morrell Meeting Room, Curtis Memorial LibraryFor Adults and Seniors
"Join #MOFGA and #CurtisMemorialLibrary for a special talk on mushrooms. In an age of increasing stress and increasing health care costs, people seek healthy self-care practices in order to achieve and maintain optimum health. complement mainstream medicine for improved health maintenance or during those times when our health is compromised by illness, stress or disease. We benefit from generations of traditional healers around the world who have walked before us and utilized mushrooms and plants for their healing potential. Now western science is confirming the value of mushrooms as healing agents. Integrating medicinal mushrooms into our normal diet or as dietary supplements can help us all maintain good health. Join mycologist and author Greg Marley for a medicinal mushroom talk focused on the common Northeastern wild and cultivated mushrooms providing health benefits in our lives and available in the woods or foraged in a good market.
#GregMarley has been studying, growing, collecting and cooking #WildMushrooms for more than 45 years. He teaches #MushroomIdentification and ecology to hundreds of new #foragers as well as consulting in cases of mushroom poisoning. Greg is the author of Mushrooms for Health; Medicinal Secrets of Northeastern Fungi (2009) and Chanterelle Dreams, Amanita Nightmares, The Love Lore and Mystique of Mushrooms (2010). Marley lives and mushrooms along the coast of Maine. When not #mushrooming he works as a mental health trainer and consultant in suicide prevention and response after a loss."
Source:
https://curtislibrary.libcal.com/event/15947333#SolarPunkSunday #MushroomForaging #MushroomIdentification #Mushrooms #SpendTimeInNature #HealingWithNature #LibrariesRule #MaineEvents
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#BrunswickME - Science for #SelfReliance: Integrating #MedicinalMushrooms into your Life
In-Person
Thursday, April 9, 2026
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Morrell Meeting Room, Curtis Memorial LibraryFor Adults and Seniors
"Join #MOFGA and #CurtisMemorialLibrary for a special talk on mushrooms. In an age of increasing stress and increasing health care costs, people seek healthy self-care practices in order to achieve and maintain optimum health. complement mainstream medicine for improved health maintenance or during those times when our health is compromised by illness, stress or disease. We benefit from generations of traditional healers around the world who have walked before us and utilized mushrooms and plants for their healing potential. Now western science is confirming the value of mushrooms as healing agents. Integrating medicinal mushrooms into our normal diet or as dietary supplements can help us all maintain good health. Join mycologist and author Greg Marley for a medicinal mushroom talk focused on the common Northeastern wild and cultivated mushrooms providing health benefits in our lives and available in the woods or foraged in a good market.
#GregMarley has been studying, growing, collecting and cooking #WildMushrooms for more than 45 years. He teaches #MushroomIdentification and ecology to hundreds of new #foragers as well as consulting in cases of mushroom poisoning. Greg is the author of Mushrooms for Health; Medicinal Secrets of Northeastern Fungi (2009) and Chanterelle Dreams, Amanita Nightmares, The Love Lore and Mystique of Mushrooms (2010). Marley lives and mushrooms along the coast of Maine. When not #mushrooming he works as a mental health trainer and consultant in suicide prevention and response after a loss."
Source:
https://curtislibrary.libcal.com/event/15947333#SolarPunkSunday #MushroomForaging #MushroomIdentification #Mushrooms #SpendTimeInNature #HealingWithNature #LibrariesRule #MaineEvents
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#TrescottME - #Scionwood Exchange & #SeedSwap
April 11 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
In partnership with #HealthyAcadia and #MOFGA
#CobscookInstitute
10 Commissary Point Rd
Township of Trescott, ME 04652All Ages
Free (or by donation)"This by donation event will feature seeds for swapping and scionwood for grafting. We are also accepting seed donations for use in Cobscook Institute’s #CommunityGarden.
Seed Swap
Please bring seeds you’ve saved with descriptions for folks to share, trade and enjoy. We are also accepting seed donations for the Community Garden.
Envelopes and labeling materials will be available.
Scionwood Exchange
Many Scions will be available for sharing with descriptions and instructions. Please feel welcome to bring scionwood that you responsibly collected to share as well, with the apple variety and description. Labeling materials and bags will be provided."
Event page:
https://cobscookinstitute.org/events?e=4-11-2026-scion-exchange-and-seed-swap&m=#SolarPunkSunday #SeedExchange #ScionExchange #MaineEvents
#GrowYourOwn #GrowYourOwnFood
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#TrescottME - #Scionwood Exchange & #SeedSwap
April 11 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
In partnership with #HealthyAcadia and #MOFGA
#CobscookInstitute
10 Commissary Point Rd
Township of Trescott, ME 04652All Ages
Free (or by donation)"This by donation event will feature seeds for swapping and scionwood for grafting. We are also accepting seed donations for use in Cobscook Institute’s #CommunityGarden.
Seed Swap
Please bring seeds you’ve saved with descriptions for folks to share, trade and enjoy. We are also accepting seed donations for the Community Garden.
Envelopes and labeling materials will be available.
Scionwood Exchange
Many Scions will be available for sharing with descriptions and instructions. Please feel welcome to bring scionwood that you responsibly collected to share as well, with the apple variety and description. Labeling materials and bags will be provided."
Event page:
https://cobscookinstitute.org/events?e=4-11-2026-scion-exchange-and-seed-swap&m=#SolarPunkSunday #SeedExchange #ScionExchange #MaineEvents
#GrowYourOwn #GrowYourOwnFood
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#RockportME - 2nd Annual SEED FEST
April 11 @ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
"The #RockportPublicLibrary will host its second annual SEED FEST on Saturday, April 11. This free, family-friendly event will take place on the upper and lower levels of the library. From 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., visitors can browse educational exhibits and activities covering #SeedStarting, #pollinators, #SoilHealth, #Composting, #NativePlants, #HeirloomVegetables, growing #rice and #grains in #Maine, #Wabanaki #FoodSovereignty, and much more!
"At 12:30 p.m., Petra Page-Mann of #FruitionSeeds will deliver an interactive keynote presentation. Page-Mann and her nonprofit seed company are strong advocates of 'gift culture,' which involves giving away seeds to promote food cultivation and community building. This ethos aligns perfectly with the theme of SEED FEST.
"The event is generously sponsored by the Rockport Library Foundation and is organized in partnership with several organizations, listed alphabetically: Herbal Hummingbird Hub, Knox Lincoln County Beekeepers, Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District, Maine Grains and Maine Grain Alliance, Maine Heirloom Seed Network, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association [#MOFGA], #MaineRiceProject at Ararat Farms, #MerryspringNatureCenter, #Niweskok: From the Stars to Seeds, Roots n Shoots, #UMaineCooperativeExtension, and #WildSeedProject.
"The exhibiting partners will provide valuable information, hands-on activities, items for sale, and an abundance of free seeds and seedlings. Additionally, #midcoast artist Katharine Cartwright’s beautiful #BotanicalPaintings will be showcased in the library’s lower level for a month-long exhibition titled 'In My Garden.' "
FMI:
https://www.rockportlibrary.net/event/2nd-annual-seed-fest/#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #GrowYourOwnFood #GYO #IndigenousFoodSovereignty #FoodSovereignty #LibrariesRule #SeedFest #WabanakiFoodSovereignty #SoilIsLife
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#RockportME - 2nd Annual SEED FEST
April 11 @ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
"The #RockportPublicLibrary will host its second annual SEED FEST on Saturday, April 11. This free, family-friendly event will take place on the upper and lower levels of the library. From 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., visitors can browse educational exhibits and activities covering #SeedStarting, #pollinators, #SoilHealth, #Composting, #NativePlants, #HeirloomVegetables, growing #rice and #grains in #Maine, #Wabanaki #FoodSovereignty, and much more!
"At 12:30 p.m., Petra Page-Mann of #FruitionSeeds will deliver an interactive keynote presentation. Page-Mann and her nonprofit seed company are strong advocates of 'gift culture,' which involves giving away seeds to promote food cultivation and community building. This ethos aligns perfectly with the theme of SEED FEST.
"The event is generously sponsored by the Rockport Library Foundation and is organized in partnership with several organizations, listed alphabetically: Herbal Hummingbird Hub, Knox Lincoln County Beekeepers, Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District, Maine Grains and Maine Grain Alliance, Maine Heirloom Seed Network, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association [#MOFGA], #MaineRiceProject at Ararat Farms, #MerryspringNatureCenter, #Niweskok: From the Stars to Seeds, Roots n Shoots, #UMaineCooperativeExtension, and #WildSeedProject.
"The exhibiting partners will provide valuable information, hands-on activities, items for sale, and an abundance of free seeds and seedlings. Additionally, #midcoast artist Katharine Cartwright’s beautiful #BotanicalPaintings will be showcased in the library’s lower level for a month-long exhibition titled 'In My Garden.' "
FMI:
https://www.rockportlibrary.net/event/2nd-annual-seed-fest/#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #GrowYourOwnFood #GYO #IndigenousFoodSovereignty #FoodSovereignty #LibrariesRule #SeedFest #WabanakiFoodSovereignty #SoilIsLife
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Virtual Event - #NewEngland - Which #NativePlants Help #Wildlife? The Science Behind Informed Plant Selection
Thu Mar 12, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
"You’re ready to plant more native species in your garden to support wildlife. As you start to plan, you might have a few questions. Which plant species make the biggest difference? Does it matter if a plant is a cultivar? How important is local ecotype? Which plant traits attract which #pollinator?
In this talk, Desirée L. Narango, Ph.D., from the #Vermont Center for #Ecostudies, will share research that evaluates how different native plant species and characteristics influence interactions with pollinators and songbirds. Drawing from her research and that of other experts in the field, she will explore what we know (and still don’t know) about common questions in #EcologicalGardening. The talk will also highlight ways you can contribute data through community science and help improve the information available for wildlife-friendly planting decisions.
This event is co-hosted by #WildSeedProject and #MOFGA. The webinar will be recorded, and a recording will be shared with registrants within a few days of the event taking place.
Registration info: This event’s sliding scale registration is designed to keep the class as accessible as possible while also covering MOFGA’s and Wild Seed Project's costs. Recommended price for non-members is $15; recommended price for members is $10.
Scholarship funds are available to community members in order to increase program accessibility, and participants in MOFGA’s Journeyperson program are welcome to register at no-cost. You’re welcome to use the fund by checking “Scholarship/JP” at checkout. For any questions about scholarship funds, please email [email protected]."
To register:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/testorg8/2045541?trackingConsent=1#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningForPollinators #GardeningForWildlife #NativePlantSpecies #NativePlantWorkshops
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Virtual Event - #NewEngland - Which #NativePlants Help #Wildlife? The Science Behind Informed Plant Selection
Thu Mar 12, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
"You’re ready to plant more native species in your garden to support wildlife. As you start to plan, you might have a few questions. Which plant species make the biggest difference? Does it matter if a plant is a cultivar? How important is local ecotype? Which plant traits attract which #pollinator?
In this talk, Desirée L. Narango, Ph.D., from the #Vermont Center for #Ecostudies, will share research that evaluates how different native plant species and characteristics influence interactions with pollinators and songbirds. Drawing from her research and that of other experts in the field, she will explore what we know (and still don’t know) about common questions in #EcologicalGardening. The talk will also highlight ways you can contribute data through community science and help improve the information available for wildlife-friendly planting decisions.
This event is co-hosted by #WildSeedProject and #MOFGA. The webinar will be recorded, and a recording will be shared with registrants within a few days of the event taking place.
Registration info: This event’s sliding scale registration is designed to keep the class as accessible as possible while also covering MOFGA’s and Wild Seed Project's costs. Recommended price for non-members is $15; recommended price for members is $10.
Scholarship funds are available to community members in order to increase program accessibility, and participants in MOFGA’s Journeyperson program are welcome to register at no-cost. You’re welcome to use the fund by checking “Scholarship/JP” at checkout. For any questions about scholarship funds, please email [email protected]."
To register:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/testorg8/2045541?trackingConsent=1#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningForPollinators #GardeningForWildlife #NativePlantSpecies #NativePlantWorkshops
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#Maine fundraiser: Annual tradition #CommonGround country fair is run by #MOFGA (Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association) and they've got an auction that runs til 9pm EST tonight.
Sheepdog experience!
Super rare apple tree varietal sapling!
Calendula flower hat!
Each one of the items for sale gives me life. Check it out, and if you have the funds, support MOFGA.
https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/133422/auctions/190184?r=1&t=all #Fundraiser #NewEngland -
#Maine fundraiser: Annual tradition #CommonGround country fair is run by #MOFGA (Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association) and they've got an auction that runs til 9pm EST tonight.
Sheepdog experience!
Super rare apple tree varietal sapling!
Calendula flower hat!
Each one of the items for sale gives me life. Check it out, and if you have the funds, support MOFGA.
https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/133422/auctions/190184?r=1&t=all #Fundraiser #NewEngland -
#MOFGA #VirtualEvent - #Gardening Q&A
February 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free (asking for a $5 donation).
"Join MOFGA for our first Gardening Q&A of 2026!
Whether you’ve been gardening for decades or you’re daydreaming about starting your first garden this year (or somewhere in between), these informal Zoom conversations are a chance to discuss whatever gardening topics are on your mind. Bring your questions for a casual conversation and a chance to connect. Questions about planning, #pests, #SoilHealth, and more are all welcome.
This Gardening Q&A session will be recorded, and a recording will be shared out with all registrants. Registrants can submit their gardening questions in advance."
FMI and to register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/gardening-qa-9/#SolarPunkSunday #SharingKnowledge #GardenPlanning #OrganicGardening #BeginningGardening #Homesteading #VegetableGardening #GrowYourOwn
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#MOFGA #VirtualEvent - #Gardening Q&A
February 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free (asking for a $5 donation).
"Join MOFGA for our first Gardening Q&A of 2026!
Whether you’ve been gardening for decades or you’re daydreaming about starting your first garden this year (or somewhere in between), these informal Zoom conversations are a chance to discuss whatever gardening topics are on your mind. Bring your questions for a casual conversation and a chance to connect. Questions about planning, #pests, #SoilHealth, and more are all welcome.
This Gardening Q&A session will be recorded, and a recording will be shared out with all registrants. Registrants can submit their gardening questions in advance."
FMI and to register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/gardening-qa-9/#SolarPunkSunday #SharingKnowledge #GardenPlanning #OrganicGardening #BeginningGardening #Homesteading #VegetableGardening #GrowYourOwn
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ON THEIR WAY TO WORK!!! SUCH HARDENED CRIMINALS!!!
#ImmigrantRights group says 17 people were arrested by #CBP agents while riding bus in #Skowhegan
Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition says it has seen more immigration enforcement activity in rural areas
Jacob Murphy, February 12, 2026
Excerpt: "Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition says the workers were staying in the former #KyesMotel in #SkowheganME. The bus regularly picks them up and brings them to #BackyardFarms.
"Backyard Farms grows #tomatoes and #lettuce and ships the produce across the country.
"Local growers are concerned that the agricultural workforce will significantly shrink with increasing immigration enforcement.
" 'The reality we're seeing is that the recent surge in ICE activity is causing uncertainty for farm labor that doesn't stop at a visa status. It’s making it harder for farms to maintain a reliable workforce, which will ultimately ripple out into the broader economy," said Jennifer Wilhelm with Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. "
#MIRC #Maine #ICEOutOfMaine #ICEOut #DefundICE #DefundDHS #MOFGA #MaineFarms #Farmworkers #USPol #MainePol #FuckICE
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ON THEIR WAY TO WORK!!! SUCH HARDENED CRIMINALS!!!
#ImmigrantRights group says 17 people were arrested by #CBP agents while riding bus in #Skowhegan
Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition says it has seen more immigration enforcement activity in rural areas
Jacob Murphy, February 12, 2026
Excerpt: "Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition says the workers were staying in the former #KyesMotel in #SkowheganME. The bus regularly picks them up and brings them to #BackyardFarms.
"Backyard Farms grows #tomatoes and #lettuce and ships the produce across the country.
"Local growers are concerned that the agricultural workforce will significantly shrink with increasing immigration enforcement.
" 'The reality we're seeing is that the recent surge in ICE activity is causing uncertainty for farm labor that doesn't stop at a visa status. It’s making it harder for farms to maintain a reliable workforce, which will ultimately ripple out into the broader economy," said Jennifer Wilhelm with Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. "
#MIRC #Maine #ICEOutOfMaine #ICEOut #DefundICE #DefundDHS #MOFGA #MaineFarms #Farmworkers #USPol #MainePol #FuckICE
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50th #CommonGroundCountryFair Silent Auction
February 13 @ 8:00 am - February 23 @ 9:00 pm
"We will have a collection of curated, high-quality items available that reflect #MOFGA’s mission and Fair history to celebrate the 50th Fair and raise funds to support MOFGA’s mission through memorabilia, unique experiences, and community storytelling.
Participate in the auction and support MOFGA’s mission of supporting farmers, empowering people to feed their communities, and advocating for an organic future."
Source:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/50th-common-ground-country-fair-silent-auction/Auction website:
http://www.32auctions.com/MOFGA2026#SolarPunkSunday #CommonGroundFair #OrganicGardening #OrganicFarming #MaineEvents #MOFGAFundraising #SilentAuction
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50th #CommonGroundCountryFair Silent Auction
February 13 @ 8:00 am - February 23 @ 9:00 pm
"We will have a collection of curated, high-quality items available that reflect #MOFGA’s mission and Fair history to celebrate the 50th Fair and raise funds to support MOFGA’s mission through memorabilia, unique experiences, and community storytelling.
Participate in the auction and support MOFGA’s mission of supporting farmers, empowering people to feed their communities, and advocating for an organic future."
Source:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/50th-common-ground-country-fair-silent-auction/Auction website:
http://www.32auctions.com/MOFGA2026#SolarPunkSunday #CommonGroundFair #OrganicGardening #OrganicFarming #MaineEvents #MOFGAFundraising #SilentAuction
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Virtual Event - #BookDiscussion of “The #Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World”
February 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
"Join us for a virtual book discussion of 'The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World,' by #RobinWallKimmerer.
Free. Registration Required."
About the author:
"As Indigenous scientist and author of #BraidingSweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy. How, she asks, can we learn from #IndigenousWisdom and the plant world to #reimagine what we value most? Our economy is rooted in scarcity, competition, and the hoarding of resources, and we have surrendered our values to a system that actively harms what we love. Meanwhile, the serviceberry’s relationship with the natural world is an embodiment of reciprocity, #interconnectedness, and gratitude. The tree distributes its wealth—its abundance of sweet, juicy berries—to meet the needs of its natural community. And this distribution ensures its own survival. As Kimmerer explains, 'Serviceberries show us another model, one based upon reciprocity, where wealth comes from the quality of your relationships, not from the illusion of self-sufficiency.' "FMI and to register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/book-discussion-of-the-serviceberry-abundance-and-reciprocity-in-the-natural-world/#SolarPunkSunday #MOFGA #TheServiceBerryBook #IndigenousAuthors #IndigenousFood #Foraging #Nature #EthicalHarvest #HonourableHarvest
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Virtual Event - #BookDiscussion of “The #Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World”
February 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
"Join us for a virtual book discussion of 'The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World,' by #RobinWallKimmerer.
Free. Registration Required."
About the author:
"As Indigenous scientist and author of #BraidingSweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy. How, she asks, can we learn from #IndigenousWisdom and the plant world to #reimagine what we value most? Our economy is rooted in scarcity, competition, and the hoarding of resources, and we have surrendered our values to a system that actively harms what we love. Meanwhile, the serviceberry’s relationship with the natural world is an embodiment of reciprocity, #interconnectedness, and gratitude. The tree distributes its wealth—its abundance of sweet, juicy berries—to meet the needs of its natural community. And this distribution ensures its own survival. As Kimmerer explains, 'Serviceberries show us another model, one based upon reciprocity, where wealth comes from the quality of your relationships, not from the illusion of self-sufficiency.' "FMI and to register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/book-discussion-of-the-serviceberry-abundance-and-reciprocity-in-the-natural-world/#SolarPunkSunday #MOFGA #TheServiceBerryBook #IndigenousAuthors #IndigenousFood #Foraging #Nature #EthicalHarvest #HonourableHarvest
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#PortlandME - #MOFGA Gardener to Gardener Conference
February 8 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm$125 - $200 (see sliding scale below)
Registration is still open! Walk-ins also welcome.
"MOFGA is pleased to present Gardener to Gardener: our inaugural one-day conference for gardeners!
Connect with and learn from prominent university faculty, agricultural scientists, service providers, farmers, and fellow gardeners — through speaker sessions, activities, and shared meals. Gardeners of all levels of experience, in Maine or in the broader northeast region, will find content suited to their needs, gardening goals, and experiences.
Tickets include:
Access to all Gardener to Gardener sessions
Access to lunchtime keynote speaker, Assawaga Farm
Access to exhibitor booths featuring local service providers, suppliers, and more
A catered lunch and coffee/snack break, featuring products from local organic farms and food producers
Complimentary Gardener to Gardener mementos, to use in your gardening life and remember the conference byView the Schedule
Conference speaker and activity sessions include:
Planning & Mapping Your Garden | Ivonne Vazquez, Bas Rouge Farm & Forge
Soil Health 101 | Rebecca Long, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
YardScaping: Soak up the Rain | Ali Clift, Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District
Seed Saving Ethics & Practical Tips for Veggie and Native Plant Seed Savers | Emily Baisden, Wild Seed Project & Heron Breen, Fruits of Our Labors
Grow Your Own Apothecary Garden: An Introduction | Emily Springer, Meeting House Farm
Unusual Backyard Fruit Trees | Dr. Becky Sideman, University of New Hampshire
Raising Chickens for Fun and Food | Patty Duffy, Agricultural Banker & Veterinary Technician (Retired)
Gardening for Pollinators Across the Landscape: From Garden to Forest | Erin Cocca, The Xerces Society
Make Your Own Garden Tools | Jack Kertesz, Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association
Livestock First-Aid | Jacki Martinez-Perkins, Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association
Garden Art | Jaime Wing, Winged Prints
Ergonomic & Accessible Gardening | Caragh Fitzpatrick, Maine AgrAbility
Farm in the Spotlight: Assawaga FarmGardener to Gardener runs alongside MOFGA’s annual Farmer to Farmer Conference. The dual conferences will share in lunch and the presentation from Assawaga Farm. If you’re a farmer who’s interested in attending Farmer to Farmer, learn more here.
Registration details:
In addition to accessing the concurrent sessions listed above, tickets include a catered coffee/snack break and lunch, featuring products from local organic farms and food producers. Tickets do not include lodging at the Holiday Inn by the Bay. If you would like to secure lodging at the hotel, please do so through their booking website here.
Gardener to Gardener tickets are priced on a sliding scale in order to keep the event as accessible as possible while covering MOFGA’s costs. The recommended price for MOFGA members is $150. The recommended price for non-members is $175. Learn more about membership here.
A portion of proceeds from our “Bounty” ticket sales will go toward supporting “Scholarship” tickets (free/by donation tickets) for those for whom the full price of registration is a barrier to attending. To utilize a scholarship ticket, simply click on the “Scholarship” option at checkout. Scholarship tickets are first-come, first-served; and more tickets will be made available, dependent on “Bounty” ticket sales and sponsorships from community partners. To inquire about this option, email [email protected].
Registrants will receive email updates with the conference schedule, a list of ways to enjoy your time in Portland outside of the event, and other pertinent details about what to expect when attending Gardener to Gardener.
The Holiday Inn by the Bay’s conference space is ADA accessible. If you have any needs or questions related to accessibility, including interpretation or translation services, please email [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Reach out to [email protected] with any general questions about the event."
To register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/gardener-to-gardener-2026/#SolarPunkSunday #MaineGardeners #MaineGrowers #SeedSaving #DIY #GardeningForPollinators #GardeningWorkshops
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#PortlandME - #MOFGA Gardener to Gardener Conference
February 8 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm$125 - $200 (see sliding scale below)
Registration is still open! Walk-ins also welcome.
"MOFGA is pleased to present Gardener to Gardener: our inaugural one-day conference for gardeners!
Connect with and learn from prominent university faculty, agricultural scientists, service providers, farmers, and fellow gardeners — through speaker sessions, activities, and shared meals. Gardeners of all levels of experience, in Maine or in the broader northeast region, will find content suited to their needs, gardening goals, and experiences.
Tickets include:
Access to all Gardener to Gardener sessions
Access to lunchtime keynote speaker, Assawaga Farm
Access to exhibitor booths featuring local service providers, suppliers, and more
A catered lunch and coffee/snack break, featuring products from local organic farms and food producers
Complimentary Gardener to Gardener mementos, to use in your gardening life and remember the conference byView the Schedule
Conference speaker and activity sessions include:
Planning & Mapping Your Garden | Ivonne Vazquez, Bas Rouge Farm & Forge
Soil Health 101 | Rebecca Long, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
YardScaping: Soak up the Rain | Ali Clift, Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District
Seed Saving Ethics & Practical Tips for Veggie and Native Plant Seed Savers | Emily Baisden, Wild Seed Project & Heron Breen, Fruits of Our Labors
Grow Your Own Apothecary Garden: An Introduction | Emily Springer, Meeting House Farm
Unusual Backyard Fruit Trees | Dr. Becky Sideman, University of New Hampshire
Raising Chickens for Fun and Food | Patty Duffy, Agricultural Banker & Veterinary Technician (Retired)
Gardening for Pollinators Across the Landscape: From Garden to Forest | Erin Cocca, The Xerces Society
Make Your Own Garden Tools | Jack Kertesz, Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association
Livestock First-Aid | Jacki Martinez-Perkins, Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association
Garden Art | Jaime Wing, Winged Prints
Ergonomic & Accessible Gardening | Caragh Fitzpatrick, Maine AgrAbility
Farm in the Spotlight: Assawaga FarmGardener to Gardener runs alongside MOFGA’s annual Farmer to Farmer Conference. The dual conferences will share in lunch and the presentation from Assawaga Farm. If you’re a farmer who’s interested in attending Farmer to Farmer, learn more here.
Registration details:
In addition to accessing the concurrent sessions listed above, tickets include a catered coffee/snack break and lunch, featuring products from local organic farms and food producers. Tickets do not include lodging at the Holiday Inn by the Bay. If you would like to secure lodging at the hotel, please do so through their booking website here.
Gardener to Gardener tickets are priced on a sliding scale in order to keep the event as accessible as possible while covering MOFGA’s costs. The recommended price for MOFGA members is $150. The recommended price for non-members is $175. Learn more about membership here.
A portion of proceeds from our “Bounty” ticket sales will go toward supporting “Scholarship” tickets (free/by donation tickets) for those for whom the full price of registration is a barrier to attending. To utilize a scholarship ticket, simply click on the “Scholarship” option at checkout. Scholarship tickets are first-come, first-served; and more tickets will be made available, dependent on “Bounty” ticket sales and sponsorships from community partners. To inquire about this option, email [email protected].
Registrants will receive email updates with the conference schedule, a list of ways to enjoy your time in Portland outside of the event, and other pertinent details about what to expect when attending Gardener to Gardener.
The Holiday Inn by the Bay’s conference space is ADA accessible. If you have any needs or questions related to accessibility, including interpretation or translation services, please email [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Reach out to [email protected] with any general questions about the event."
To register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/gardener-to-gardener-2026/#SolarPunkSunday #MaineGardeners #MaineGrowers #SeedSaving #DIY #GardeningForPollinators #GardeningWorkshops
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#PortlandME - Buyer and Seller Meet-up & Farmer Social
February 7 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm"Join #MOFGA and The #RodaleInstitute for a buyer and seller meet-up and networking event at Allagash Brewing, followed by a tour of the facility and a farmer social and drinks. Connect directly with local buyers and growers, learn from their real-world experience, and tap into resources that can boost your business. Farmers can explore new sales channels, buyers can discover trustworthy local suppliers, and everyone can build the relationships that keep our regional food system thriving.
RSVP for this free event
This event is part of our Farmer to Farmer Conference program, check out more on the conference here!This event is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (#USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (#TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP)."
Learn more / RSVP:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/buyer-and-seller-meet-up-farmer-social/#SolarPunkSunday #OrganicGrowers #FarmerToFarmer #TransitionToOrganic #RegionalFood #MaineGrowers
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#PortlandME - Buyer and Seller Meet-up & Farmer Social
February 7 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm"Join #MOFGA and The #RodaleInstitute for a buyer and seller meet-up and networking event at Allagash Brewing, followed by a tour of the facility and a farmer social and drinks. Connect directly with local buyers and growers, learn from their real-world experience, and tap into resources that can boost your business. Farmers can explore new sales channels, buyers can discover trustworthy local suppliers, and everyone can build the relationships that keep our regional food system thriving.
RSVP for this free event
This event is part of our Farmer to Farmer Conference program, check out more on the conference here!This event is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (#USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (#TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP)."
Learn more / RSVP:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/buyer-and-seller-meet-up-farmer-social/#SolarPunkSunday #OrganicGrowers #FarmerToFarmer #TransitionToOrganic #RegionalFood #MaineGrowers
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So, if #GoatMilk isn't your thing, let's talk about #SoyMilk... A friend who is a #MOFGA-certified organic farmer and is #Vegan atttempted to grow soybeans in one of his fields. He said it was nearly impossible to grow them without pesticides, especially with #JapaneseBeetles here in #Maine. Sure, he used beetle traps, but a sex lure can only do so much -- beetles gotta eat! And as far as making one's own soy milk and tofu -- well, it takes almost a thousand soy beans to produce a small block of tofu (and if you do it right, you'll end up with some soy milk to drink). So, if you want to give it a go, I'd say try growing a dozen or so soybean plants, harvest the soybeans, then make your own tofu and soy milk (you'll probably just end up with one batch). And I'll tell you -- the stuff made from freshly grown, organic soybeans has a delightfully nutty taste that you don't get with most of the commercial stuff (I haven't found any that compares to the homemade stuff).
That being said, I will be posting about #GrowingSoybeans, #HarvestingSoybeans, and making #Tofu and #SoyMilk at home for a bit, before finishing up with articles about #HempCrete. Stay tuned...
#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwn #GrowYourOwnFood #Gardening #GrowingSoybeans
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So, if #GoatMilk isn't your thing, let's talk about #SoyMilk... A friend who is a #MOFGA-certified organic farmer and is #Vegan atttempted to grow soybeans in one of his fields. He said it was nearly impossible to grow them without pesticides, especially with #JapaneseBeetles here in #Maine. Sure, he used beetle traps, but a sex lure can only do so much -- beetles gotta eat! And as far as making one's own soy milk and tofu -- well, it takes almost a thousand soy beans to produce a small block of tofu (and if you do it right, you'll end up with some soy milk to drink). So, if you want to give it a go, I'd say try growing a dozen or so soybean plants, harvest the soybeans, then make your own tofu and soy milk (you'll probably just end up with one batch). And I'll tell you -- the stuff made from freshly grown, organic soybeans has a delightfully nutty taste that you don't get with most of the commercial stuff (I haven't found any that compares to the homemade stuff).
That being said, I will be posting about #GrowingSoybeans, #HarvestingSoybeans, and making #Tofu and #SoyMilk at home for a bit, before finishing up with articles about #HempCrete. Stay tuned...
#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwn #GrowYourOwnFood #Gardening #GrowingSoybeans
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By Heather McCargo, Photos by Jean English, Winter 2014-2015
"#NativePlant corridors attract #pollinators and #wildlife to your farm by stretching across your property to connect your piece of #NativeHabitat to nearby #meadows, #wetlands or #woodlands. This creates a much larger area for #NativePollinators to #forage, raise young and migrate. Corridors may run along a road, between fields, in a #swale or on the edge of a #forest, connecting habitats off the property and returning native plants to the parts of the farm not suitable for traditional crops.
This article describes two approaches to creating native habitat corridors: changing #mowing habits to favor native species, and planting woody and herbaceous combinations to increase native plant diversity on the farm.
Populations of all native species are in decline across the state. Our human footprint is taking its toll on wild creatures, including pollinators such as #bees and #butterflies that are so important on the farm for crop pollination. Native plant species each share an evolutionary history with indigenous insects, birds, reptiles, mammals, bacteria and fungi. When native plants are gone, many of these creatures go too, leading to a collapse of ecosystem function. Farmers benefit from the services provided by a healthy ecosystem, such as groundwater recharge; clean surface streams and ponds; pollination; a diversity of birds, spiders and amphibians to eat many insects including crop pests; and beneficial soil fungi and bacteria. Fortunately, when native plants are reintroduced into a landscape, many of these other creatures return.
As farmers and landowners, we can bring native plants, and the attendant diversity, back into the Maine landscape in a way that works with a farmer’s busy schedule. Many native plants thrive in dry, wet and shady areas that are poor sites for traditional farm crops."
Learn more:
https://www.mofga.org/resources/pollinators/plant-corridors/#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningForPollinators #NativePlantCorridors #Gardening #Farming #Homesteading #Nature #NatureConservation #NatureRestoration #Maine
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By Heather McCargo, Photos by Jean English, Winter 2014-2015
"#NativePlant corridors attract #pollinators and #wildlife to your farm by stretching across your property to connect your piece of #NativeHabitat to nearby #meadows, #wetlands or #woodlands. This creates a much larger area for #NativePollinators to #forage, raise young and migrate. Corridors may run along a road, between fields, in a #swale or on the edge of a #forest, connecting habitats off the property and returning native plants to the parts of the farm not suitable for traditional crops.
This article describes two approaches to creating native habitat corridors: changing #mowing habits to favor native species, and planting woody and herbaceous combinations to increase native plant diversity on the farm.
Populations of all native species are in decline across the state. Our human footprint is taking its toll on wild creatures, including pollinators such as #bees and #butterflies that are so important on the farm for crop pollination. Native plant species each share an evolutionary history with indigenous insects, birds, reptiles, mammals, bacteria and fungi. When native plants are gone, many of these creatures go too, leading to a collapse of ecosystem function. Farmers benefit from the services provided by a healthy ecosystem, such as groundwater recharge; clean surface streams and ponds; pollination; a diversity of birds, spiders and amphibians to eat many insects including crop pests; and beneficial soil fungi and bacteria. Fortunately, when native plants are reintroduced into a landscape, many of these other creatures return.
As farmers and landowners, we can bring native plants, and the attendant diversity, back into the Maine landscape in a way that works with a farmer’s busy schedule. Many native plants thrive in dry, wet and shady areas that are poor sites for traditional farm crops."
Learn more:
https://www.mofga.org/resources/pollinators/plant-corridors/#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningForPollinators #NativePlantCorridors #Gardening #Farming #Homesteading #Nature #NatureConservation #NatureRestoration #Maine
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#UnityME - #MOFGA #SeedSwap & #ScionExchange 2026
March 29, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
MOFGA’s Education Center
294 Crosby Brook Rd
Unity, ME 04988 United StatesLet us know you're coming!
* In the event of severe weather, the Seed Swap & Scion Exchange will be postponed to the following Sunday, April 5 from 12-4 pm.
"Gardeners and orchardists are invited to bring their #seeds, #scionwood and #cuttings to share. If you don’t have any, come anyway! There is always plenty of seeds and scion to go around.
If you’ve been to the event before, you know that space can get tight at the start of the event. We encourage folks to join the event later in the day — we promise, there are still plenty of seeds and scions available over the duration of the event!
Community members and local seed #growers regularly bring an incredible variety of #vegetable, #fruit, #flower, and #herb seeds. We also regularly have over 150+ types of scionwood to share, including scionwood sourced from MOFGA’s orchards. We will also have limited quantities of #rootstock for sale. Custom #grafting is available by donation to the #MaineHeritageOrchard.
Other items for sharing are welcome such as plants, cuttings, #seedlings, hatching eggs, #kombucha and #YogurtStarters, #salves and other homemade items.
The day’s offerings also include #gardening and #orcharding workshops and demonstrations. Our full list of educational offerings for the day is coming soon!"
FMI:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/seed-swap-scion-exchange-2026/#SolarPunkSunday #SeedExchange #MaineEvents #GrowYourOwn #GrowYourOwnFood #GardeningForPollinators #GardeningWorkshops
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#UnityME - #MOFGA #SeedSwap & #ScionExchange 2026
March 29, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
MOFGA’s Education Center
294 Crosby Brook Rd
Unity, ME 04988 United StatesLet us know you're coming!
* In the event of severe weather, the Seed Swap & Scion Exchange will be postponed to the following Sunday, April 5 from 12-4 pm.
"Gardeners and orchardists are invited to bring their #seeds, #scionwood and #cuttings to share. If you don’t have any, come anyway! There is always plenty of seeds and scion to go around.
If you’ve been to the event before, you know that space can get tight at the start of the event. We encourage folks to join the event later in the day — we promise, there are still plenty of seeds and scions available over the duration of the event!
Community members and local seed #growers regularly bring an incredible variety of #vegetable, #fruit, #flower, and #herb seeds. We also regularly have over 150+ types of scionwood to share, including scionwood sourced from MOFGA’s orchards. We will also have limited quantities of #rootstock for sale. Custom #grafting is available by donation to the #MaineHeritageOrchard.
Other items for sharing are welcome such as plants, cuttings, #seedlings, hatching eggs, #kombucha and #YogurtStarters, #salves and other homemade items.
The day’s offerings also include #gardening and #orcharding workshops and demonstrations. Our full list of educational offerings for the day is coming soon!"
FMI:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/seed-swap-scion-exchange-2026/#SolarPunkSunday #SeedExchange #MaineEvents #GrowYourOwn #GrowYourOwnFood #GardeningForPollinators #GardeningWorkshops
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#MOFGA - #Maine #Seed Planting Calendar
Updated December 9, 2022
"If you’re new to growing vegetables or just need a refresher, here’s a basic vegetable planting calendar to get you started. We’ve also included a few herbs that are often grown similarly to vegetables. The dates are approximate — and based on USDA Plant Hardiness zone 5 — and will vary depending on your location, the weather, and the time you have available. Keeping your own planting records, with notes on how these seeding dates worked (or didn’t work) for you, will help you develop a planting calendar that is specific to your site and growing habits."
Learn more:
https://www.mofga.org/resources/gardening/seed-planting-calendar/ -
#MOFGA - #Maine #Seed Planting Calendar
Updated December 9, 2022
"If you’re new to growing vegetables or just need a refresher, here’s a basic vegetable planting calendar to get you started. We’ve also included a few herbs that are often grown similarly to vegetables. The dates are approximate — and based on USDA Plant Hardiness zone 5 — and will vary depending on your location, the weather, and the time you have available. Keeping your own planting records, with notes on how these seeding dates worked (or didn’t work) for you, will help you develop a planting calendar that is specific to your site and growing habits."
Learn more:
https://www.mofga.org/resources/gardening/seed-planting-calendar/ -
So, out of curiosity, I've been calculating how many soybeans it takes to make a small block of tofu. I estimated a total of 920 soybeans for 1 dry cup (as called for in this recipe). The average seed production of a single, well-maintained soy plant is 50-100 pods (yielding 3 soybeans per pod). So that means 3 plants for a single, small block of tofu? Wow! And yeah. I have a friend who is a #MOFGA-certified grower who grew his own soybeans (and taught me how to make tofu), and he was like, "God damn! It ain't easy! Especially without pesticides!"
Tofu recipe:
https://sarahsvegankitchen.com/recipes/homemade-tofu/Soybean plant production:
https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/north-carolina-soybean-production-guide/the-soybean-plant#VeganRecipes #Vegan #GrowYourOwn? #Soybeans #Tofu #FactoryFarming #Monocrops #SustainableFarming
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So, out of curiosity, I've been calculating how many soybeans it takes to make a small block of tofu. I estimated a total of 920 soybeans for 1 dry cup (as called for in this recipe). The average seed production of a single, well-maintained soy plant is 50-100 pods (yielding 3 soybeans per pod). So that means 3 plants for a single, small block of tofu? Wow! And yeah. I have a friend who is a #MOFGA-certified grower who grew his own soybeans (and taught me how to make tofu), and he was like, "God damn! It ain't easy! Especially without pesticides!"
Tofu recipe:
https://sarahsvegankitchen.com/recipes/homemade-tofu/Soybean plant production:
https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/north-carolina-soybean-production-guide/the-soybean-plant#VeganRecipes #Vegan #GrowYourOwn? #Soybeans #Tofu #FactoryFarming #Monocrops #SustainableFarming
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Oooooh, @poorpossum, what a great idea! Tagging for #SolarPunkSunday!
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Oooooh, @poorpossum, what a great idea! Tagging for #SolarPunkSunday!
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#PortlandME - #MOFGA #Fundraiser at #Flatbread
Community Bake at Flatbread Company Portland
January 27 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
"Join MOFGA for a community bake at Flatbread Company Portland!
Help us support farmers and gardeners across the state and while celebrating and eating good food. A portion of proceeds from all flatbreads sold from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. will be donated to MOFGA, to support our educational programming in 2026.
Stop by and chat with us as you enjoy your flatbread! When you stop by our table, you’ll be entered in a raffle to win a free ticket to our inaugural Gardener to Gardener Conference, on February 8 in Portland. Plus, MOFGA will have educational activities to take part in, and resources to take home. We hope to see you there!
Questions? Email [email protected]."
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/community-bake-at-flatbread-company-portland/
#MaineEvents #OrganicFarming #OrganicGardening #Community #FarmingEducation
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#PortlandME - #MOFGA #Fundraiser at #Flatbread
Community Bake at Flatbread Company Portland
January 27 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
"Join MOFGA for a community bake at Flatbread Company Portland!
Help us support farmers and gardeners across the state and while celebrating and eating good food. A portion of proceeds from all flatbreads sold from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. will be donated to MOFGA, to support our educational programming in 2026.
Stop by and chat with us as you enjoy your flatbread! When you stop by our table, you’ll be entered in a raffle to win a free ticket to our inaugural Gardener to Gardener Conference, on February 8 in Portland. Plus, MOFGA will have educational activities to take part in, and resources to take home. We hope to see you there!
Questions? Email [email protected]."
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/community-bake-at-flatbread-company-portland/
#MaineEvents #OrganicFarming #OrganicGardening #Community #FarmingEducation