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Published
March 31, 2025

King-backed bill would force USDA to pay farmers’ federal contracts

Despite a judge's orders and the Trump administration's promise to release the funding, farmers across the country, including in Maine, are still waiting for millions in federal reimbursements for agricultural conservation projects.
Published
September 16, 2024

Edible Institute visits Portland, talks sustainable seafood

The day-long event focused on sustainable aquaculture and fisheries. It was the first time the annual event came to Maine.
Published
September 16, 2024

Organic dairy farmer appreciates extraordinary everyday moments

Annie Watson of Sheepscot Valley Farm in Whitefield is a first-generation farmer, an MOFGA board member and an 'artist at heart.'
Published
September 15, 2024

The lost pears of Maine

'It is a pretty exciting time for pears.' Heirloom pears, both European and Maine varieties, are beginning to get attention in Maine.
Published
May 14, 2024

Maine organic farmers to sue EPA over forever chemicals in sludge

The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association claims that federal law requires the EPA to regulate toxic pollutants in sludge and take steps to prevent them from harming humans and the environment.

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Published
March 19, 2024

Apply for a 2024 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.
Published
September 26, 2023

Meet the 2023 MOFGA Russell Libby Agricultural Scholars

These annual grants support sustainable farming, gardening, and educational efforts in Maine.
Published
September 23, 2023

Hundreds ride passenger trains to Common Ground Country Fair

The Belfast and Moosehead Lake railroad runs two trains to and from the fair, one from Thorndike and the other from Unity.
Published
September 17, 2023

The winners and losers of Maine’s 2023 growing season

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).
Published
February 9, 2023

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.