Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association
| Abbreviation | MOFGA |
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| Formation | 1971 |
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| Website | http://www.mofga.org/ |
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) certifies organic food and products throughout the State of Maine. It is a voluntary organization whose office is located in Unity, Maine. As of 2016, MOFGA certifies 480 producers and growers.
MOFGA also offers workshops and trainings related to organic agriculture, and organizes the annual Common Ground Country Fair.
Formed in 1971, MOFGA is one of the largest, and oldest, state organic associations in the United States. Currently MOFGA has five chapters located in Penobscot, Sagadahoc, Waldo, the Maine Highlands, and virtually for the Midcoast.
MOFGA was founded in 1971 following the evolution of the preceding organization, Maine Organic Foods Association (MOFA).
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association comprises over 11,000 members and more than 2,000 volunteers.
MOFGA plays host to numerous events throughout the calendar year ranging from workshops to gatherings. Perhaps the most well-known event is the annual Common Ground Country Fair held in Unity, Maine.
MOFGA offers a number of forestry and organic agricultural programs including a farm apprentice program and an organic certification program. MOFGA is also associated with the Maine School Garden Network, a non-profit education agricultural program for student youth focused on sustainability and stewardship, and oversees the Russell Libby Agricultural Scholar Award, named after the late Russell Libby, MOFGA’s executive director from 1995 to 2012.
A program centered around encouraging organic practice in both consumption and production of agricultural goods and related products. At present, MOFGA certifies over 500 producers of organic goods, including those of each of Maine’s 15 counties.
A program geared towards supporting entry-level farmers towards a sustainable farm business with a focus on sustainability through workshops and mentoring. The MOFGA Farm Beginnings program is affiliated with The Farm Beginnings Collaborative, a national collective consisting of independent regional groups of farms and farmers.
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