MOFGA Farm Training Project Safe Labor Movement with Cynthia Flores- Southern Maine Frinklepod Farm in Arundel Wednesday, May 31, 5-7pm This workshop will focus on body mechanics and movement patterns to help avoid potential work related musculoskeletal injuries while farming. We will discuss and practice ideal vs real and ways to modify to get the […]
StrawberriesPhoto Credit: Dr. David Handley Stevenson's Strawberry Farm 271 Tucker Road, Wayne ME Stevenson’s Strawberry Farm will be hosting the Maine Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Association (MVSFGA) twilight meeting this year. They grow around 16 acres of June-bearing strawberries in rotation, 1 acre of day neutral strawberries, 5 acres of peas, 1 acre of cantaloupes […]
MOFGA's Farm Training Project Safe Labor Movement with Cynthia Flores- Central Maine MOFGA Fairgrounds in Unity Wednesday, June 7, 5-7pm We see safe body movement essential for farmworker support so we are offering this workshop twice! This will be the central Maine location. This workshop will focus on body mechanics and movement patterns to help […]
The Safe Labor Movement Workshop covers BETTER body mechanics and movement patterns in order to decrease injury potential, increase efficiency and extend career longevity. This is an interactive workshop! To register and for more information, visit the Free Movement Workshops page. For questions, please contact Cynthia@labor-movement.com or 207-890-6859.
Please join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and The Greater Franklin Food Council during the 2023 Twilight Meeting Series. These casual meetings are a great place to learn and connect with other farmers and community members, while visiting some wonderful local farms. Come learn more about techniques you can use on your farm and the […]
For more information and to find out how to register, visit the New Farmer Farm Visit Series – No Till farming page.
June 21 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm FREE En este taller hablaremos acerca de cómo identificamos ciertas plantas nativas y sus requisitos de crecimiento y propagación. Aprenderemos sobre el beneficio de estas plantas dentro del entorno de la granja para crear caminos alimentarios para polinizadores, hábitat, cercas naturales y cortavientos. Habrá una demostración sobre la variedad de […]
Jonesboro, ME This year's field day will include talks from UMaine Wild Blueberry staff about IPM, disease and crop management, and the latest from UMaine's WBB research. It's an information-packed day. Lunch: Summer picnic with meat and vegetarian options. Cost: Free with donations accepted Pesticide Credits: 3 Registration is required.
Join other parent farmers at Second Frost Farm for pizza, childcare and a farmer-led conversation about farming while raising a family! We will connect on tactics, failures and resilience. Please pre-register for this session so we can provide adequate food and try to fulfill light childcare needs. To pre-register, please visit MOFGA's Family and Farming […]
The Safe Labor Movement Workshop covers BETTER body mechanics and movement patterns in order to decrease injury potential, increase efficiency and extend career longevity. This is an interactive workshop! To […]
This workshop will focus on a systematic approach to pest management in Christmas tree production systems. Participants will learn about weed management and there will be a discussion on control […]
The Safe Labor Movement Workshop covers BETTER body mechanics and movement patterns in order to decrease injury potential, increase efficiency and extend career longevity. This is an interactive workshop! To […]
MOFGA's Farm Training Project Diversified Farming and Farmworker Social Seek-No-Further Farmstead in Monroe Wednesday, June 28nd, 5-7pm Seek-No-Further Farmstead is a small, queer-owned and operated farm in Monroe. They produce […]
