Area farmers faced unusual weather conditions this summer, from a late spring frost to persistent hard rains. Based on their reports, here are the crops that fared the best and worst in Maine (so far).
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Unity association to host Empty Bowls Supper June 10
This year’s event is coordinated with Farm & Homestead Day at MOFGA.
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Apply for a 2023 MOFGA/Russell Libby Agricultural Scholarship
Submit an application for one of three $1,500 scholarships for students and teachers seeking to learn more about organic and sustainable farm systems.
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Barn, farm equipment destroyed by fire at MOFGA’s Unity campus
A Saturday fire engulfed a barn at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s educational center in Unity.
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Common Ground Country Fair set for Sept. 23-25 in Unity
UNITY — The Common Ground Country Fair is scheduled for Friday to Sunday, Sept. 23-25, at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s Common Ground Education Center, at 294 Crosby Brook Road. This year the fair has 66 different areas where fairgoers can engage in educational talks, demonstrations and performances. Farmers and gardeners can find […]
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Maine Apple Camp comes to West Gardiner for the first time
The biennial event wrapped up its third iteration on Sunday, and lasted for three days.
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Book review: Honoring Maine’s organic farming past and embracing the future
A book about 50 years of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association offers many perspectives on the organization’s history – and its potential future.
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Common Ground Fair tickets available for sale
UNITY — Tickets are on sale for the 46th annual Common Ground Country Fair. After two years of virtual fairs, this year’s fair will be in person at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s (MOFGA) Common Ground Education Center, 294 Crosby Brook Road. The fair is planned for Friday to Sunday, Sept. 23-25. Recognizing […]
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Discussions about farm succession plans can be complicated and fraught
A spoonful of sugar – in the form of chocolate-carrot snacking cake with vanilla yogurt glaze – and help from a regional nonprofit can ease the pain.
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Take Me to the Fair
Tickets to the Common Ground Country Fair go on sale Monday.