Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners

With the change in Congress after the mid-term election, MOFGA is watching to see if the Republican-controlled Congress attempts to make a lame duck effort to pass the Farm Bill through behind the scenes efforts to reconcile the House and Senate versions. If their efforts are blocked by Democrats in the Senate, there is an opportunity for the newly formed Congress to pass...

The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s (MOFGA) vision for sustainable food systems and diverse, socially connected communities in Maine is being notably strengthened by the increased presence and success of several youth programs for immigrant teens.

Programs for children have been in place for youth of all ages in Maine’s immigrant communities fo...

Every tree at the Maine Heritage Orchard tells a story of survival. Some of our apple varieties have been passed down through generations of Maine families, while others were rescued from old farmyards, abandoned homesteads, and overgrown edges of the landscape. By tracking down and preserving these rare trees, we aren’t just saving Maine’s agricultural history. We’re pro...

The Common Ground Country Fair would like to express our gratitude to the 90-plus farms, businesses, and individuals who donated organic food to the Common Kitchen. These generous donations fueled more than 3,700 volunteers throughout the Fair weekend. The volunteer-run Common Kitchen served more than 5,400 meals!

Thank you to ...

In response to PFAS chemical contamination of farmland, in August 2022, Maine became the first state in the nation to ban the land application of sewage sludge, ending a decades-old practice.

This is just one way that Maine, supported by MOFGA’s advocacy, has led the country in effective PFAS regulation. The ban came after a year of firsts. In 2021, Maine passed...