MOFGA is excited to be hosting a workshop in collaboration with Farm Commons on farm law from 9:30-4:30 on 2/23. It features Buckle Farm as a farmer co-presenter. It is free but we are asking folks to register. Here is the link and more information: https://www.mofga.org/MOFGA-Events/cultivating-your-legally-resilient-farm

Hello from the Legal Food Hub! We are excited to announce two Legal Food Hub resources that we hope you’ll find useful. WINTER WEBINARS: We have a free Winter Webinar Series kicking off next week. We’ll be covering trade secrets, coop law, food safety, and more. Please see the attached flyer for more information and free registration. LEGAL RESOURCE LIBRARY: Our […]

March 15, 2020 is the deadline to enroll, cancel, or change policy coverage for crop insurance on spring-seeded crops in Maine such as corn, sweet corn, barley, oats, spring wheat, and potato.  Those producing other, “non-insurable” spring-seeded crops such as tomatoes, pumpkins, squash, etc. may seek coverage through the Non-insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) available through the Farm […]

USDA Reminds Producers of February 28, 2020 deadline for Conservation Reserve Program General Signup.  CRP is a land conservation program administered by FSA. In exchange for a yearly rental payment, farmers enrolled in the program agree to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and plant species that will improve environmental health and quality. Contracts […]

From June 2020 through August 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS), in collaboration with the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), will conduct its third national study of U.S. small enterprise swine operations. The study will take an in-depth look at small enterprise swine operations (fewer than 1,000 […]

MOFGA’s Journeyperson Program provides hands-on support,  training, and mentorship for people who are serious about pursuing careers in sustainable farming in Maine. The program is designed for farmers in their first three to five years to further develop the skills they need to farm independently and successfully. For more information please see http://www.mofga.org/Programs/Education/Journeyperson-Program. Applications are […]

Do you want to learn how to go from seed to salary with this FREE course for military veterans interested in growing and selling their own farm produce? Participants who attend all classes and participate in the growing program will earn a Certificate of Completion and Letter of Recommendation.  Space is limited.  Preference will be […]

The Value-Added Producer Grant was published in the Federal Register Wednesday, December 11th. There is a 90-day application period for this grant cycle.  For more information, visit the VAPG page.

Find out your farm’s profit centers – which parts of your farm make the most money and which may actually lose money. Learn about efficient farm planning and analysis, efficient farm office management, key financial statements, employee management, and financial tips for success. Set aside the day to finally work on these, and other important […]

If you have visitors on your farm, ranch, vineyard, or fishery, you are invited to take part in a national survey about agritourism and direct sales. Whether you have a farmstand, u-pick, tastings, school field trips, events, tours, hunting, fishing, overnight stays, or open your farm to the public in any other ways, your experiences […]