Cooperative Extension and MOFGA to Host Small Farm Field Day
Contact: Rick Kersbergen at 1-800-287-1426 or Dee Potter at 1-800-287-1421
UNITY — The annual Small Farm Field Day will take place at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity on Sunday, July 31, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. This family event is cosponsored by the Waldo County Office of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA).
Small Farm Field Day features a wide variety of presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops designed for anyone curious about the tools and techniques of farming and homesteading in Maine—from experienced farmers exploring new enterprises to hobby farmers, homesteaders, and gardeners. It is also an opportunity to meet and learn from farmers and other experts about living on the land in Maine.
This year will offer many different presentations and workshops, with enough variety to satisfy even the most diverse farmer or gardener. Topics will include the following:
Alternative and renewable energy
Organic pest management
Poultry processing
Small-scale pig, poultry, and cow husbandry
Soil testing
Seed saving
Scything tool sharpening
Organic orchard care
Season extension
Cheesemaking
Wild edibles
Weed id & control
Irrigation
Blacksmithing
Movable greenhouses
The Field Day is free and open to the public. For more information about Small Farm Field Day or other MOFGA events, contact MOFGA at 207-568-4142, or visit the events section of www.mofga.org.