Week of Events
Sunday, May 19, 2024
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May 19, 2024 -LGBTQ+ Farmworker May Day
LGBTQ+ Farmworker May Day
The goal of this day is for LGBTQ+ farmers, farmworkers, and land stewards to build confidence in safety skills, get excited for the farm season, and feel connected to identity-based community. For more information and registration, please fill out MOFGA's LGBTQ+ Farmworker May Day sign-up form.
Monday, May 20, 2024
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May 20, 2024 -Beginning Farmer Support Hour
Beginning Farmer Support Hour
Sign up for the MOFGA Beginning Farmer Support Hour, a Zoom space designed for beginning farmers who are in their first year of production. These will happen the third Monday of each month May-September from 4-5pm starting May 20th. Think of it as an office hours to bring all your questions and get support from […]
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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May 21, 2024 -Harvest and Storage of Vegetables, Hay Production
Harvest and Storage of Vegetables, Hay Production
Come join UMaine Extension and the Maine New Farmers Project on May 21, 2024, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at King Hill Farm in Penobscot, Maine for a farm visit about Vegetable Harvest and Storage techniques and Hay Production with Paul Schultz of King Hill Farm. This is a good chance for new farmers to learn […]
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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May 22, 2024 -Diversified Vegetable Production
Diversified Vegetable Production
Kickoff the season with a tour of a diversified vegetable farm to see various infrastructure and soil health practices at work. Dooryard Farm is a certified organic farm in Camden growing for a farm stand and wholesale customers. We will discuss the many considerations for producing a diverse array of vegetables alongside MOFGA’s Crop Specialist, […]
Thursday, May 23, 2024
No events on this day.
Friday, May 24, 2024
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May 24, 2024 -Assessing Risk on Urban and Small Acreage Farms Webinar
Assessing Risk on Urban and Small Acreage Farms Webinar
Urban agriculture: Did you know it’s happening all over Maine? From quarter-acre flower farms to community orchards to backyard gardens, Mainers are growing large quantities of food in our towns and cities. While urban growers face climate-related challenges, urban agriculture is itself a pathway to climate resiliency. This presentation will detail the state of urban […]
Saturday, May 25, 2024
No events on this day.