Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA)

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

This Saturday, join us for Farm & Homestead Day at MOFGA! 💫 Visit https://www.mofga.org/trainings/annual-events/farmandhomesteadday/ for the workshop schedule and details, carpool sign-up, volunteer sign-up, and more.

And don’t forget to bring:
🥘A dish for the potluck lunch!
🚲Your bike, to learn bike maintenance and repair!
🥣Reusable dishware, to help us keep the event zero-waste.
🪡Clothes in need of mending — learn to mend them!
🌵Bare root plants, for the plant swap.
🔌Small appliances in need of repair — learn to repair them!
👚Items you no longer use, to be donated to the Free Cycle table.
📑The recipe for your potluck dish, if you’d like it featured in our Farm & Homestead Day recipe booklet.

06/15/2026

🥛 Small Herd, Big Impact: Why Local Dairy Matters

Ever wonder what makes a small dairy farm the heartbeat of a rural community?

We caught up with a local dairy farmer to talk shop, snacks, and the "power of the cow." 🐄✨

The Simple Favorites

When it comes to the best way to enjoy organic dairy, sometimes simple is best:
Go-to snack: Just a glass of plain, cold milk. 🥛 Favorite recipes: You can’t beat a classic cheeseburger or a bowl of ice cream! 🍔🍦

More Than Just a Meal
For our local farmers, organic dairy isn't just about what’s on the plate — it’s about fueling an active lifestyle with nutrient-dense food that’s available locally 365 days a year. Look for local organic dairy when you shop and remember you’re supporting more than just a farm — you’re supporting an entire community. 🏡💚

What’s your favorite organic dairy product to keep stocked in the fridge? Tell us in the comments! 👇

06/13/2026

Join us on June 25, 5-7 p.m. a diversified vegetable farm, to see various infrastructure and soil health practices at work. Whatley Farm in Topsham is a certified organic family farm for farmers’ markets.

We will discuss the many considerations for producing a diverse array of vegetables including soil preparation alongside MOFGA’s Crop Specialist Caleb Goossen.

Visit our website for more information https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/diversified-vegetable-production-2/

06/11/2026

The Farm & Homestead day workshop schedule is live! Usual favorites like seed saving, woodworking, fiber arts, cooking, music, and repair work are back; along with some workshop topics we haven’t seen before!

Check out the Farm & Homestead Day event page to see what’s on offer this year. https://www.mofga.org/trainings/annual-events/farmandhomesteadday/

06/10/2026

Celebrate the abundance of National Dairy Month! 🌿🥛
June marks the "Spring Flush," a tradition since 1939 honoring the surge of milk that comes when cows graze on lush, green pastures. In a world of instant gratification, dairy reminds us to slow down and honor the seasons.
How to celebrate local organic dairy this month:

Craft a Cheese Plate: Pair local favorites like Cosmic Goat Farm & Creamery with seasonal fruits for your next picnic. 🧀

Cook with the Seasons: Try Roberta Bailey’s recipes, like savory spinach tarts or butter-sage pasta, to elevate your spring greens. 🥧

Shop Smart: Brands like Organic Valley and Stonyfield source directly from our local family farms! 🛒

Find Local: Use the MOFGA Certification database to find producers or check the Real Maine guide to verify your milk's origin.

Ready to commit? Take the Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership pledge and support the heartbeat of our regional food system. 🤝✨ https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/

06/09/2026

USDA Cost-Share Delays Are Hurting Organic Farms — Your Voice Can Help

Organic farms still haven’t received their 2025 certification cost-share reimbursements, despite Congress authorizing the funds.

These delays are putting financial pressure on organic operations and threatening the viability of small and midsize farms. Congress has already done its part by providing funding. Now USDA must deliver the support farmers are counting on.

To take action, visit: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/take-action-help-restore-organic-certification-cost-share-for-organic-producers?source=direct_link&

06/08/2026

For half a century, MOFGA members have been the backbone of MOFGA, helping us transform from a small group of visionary farmers into a statewide champion for sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems.

As we approach the 50th annual Common Ground Country Fair, that sense of community is more vital than ever.

Renew your MOFGA membership today at https://www.mofga.org/donate-to-mofga/ and let’s make this milestone the start of our most impactful chapter yet.

06/07/2026

Start celebrating the 50th annual Common Ground Country Fair with MOFGA now!

Fifty Years of Common Ground, an exhibition of five decades of the posters of the Common Ground Country Fair, is free and open to the public, now in Augusta until August 30th; then moving to Waterville September 4 through 30, in partnership with the Maine Arts Commission and Waterville Creates.

Learn more at https://www.mofga.org/trainings/event-calendar/ and visit our store to pre-order your full-color exhibition catalog now at store.mofga.org!

06/07/2026

We are heading back to the table with Hannaford executives on June 16 to continue pushing for a Maine-First Sourcing policy. We want to show up with thousands of petitions conveying just how many Mainers want to purchase food grown by their neighbors.

MOFGA has been fighting for organic for 55 years, and will continue advocating for change, but we can’t do it alone. Help us reach 5,000 signatures by signing the petition and sharing this post with your community!

Click here to sign the petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/hannaford-adopt-a-maine-first-sourcing-policy?source=direct_link&