The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering two upcoming online Zoom classes on food safety for produce farms. It covers best practices for on-farm produce safety and the requirements of FSMA’s Produce Safety Rule. This is the FDA-approved training for required for any farm Read More »
Trainings and Workshops
MOFGA Regional Grower Meetings 2020
Join us from 10am – 2pm for a day of connection with growers and service providers in your region, MOFGA Certification updates and education from MOFGA Farmer Programs! Catered lunch included. DOWNEAST – February 5, Cobscook Community Learning Center, Trescott Twp CENTRAL – February 14, Read More »
Got hayfields and pastures?
Do you have hayfields and pastures that are in need of some attention? Are you feeding your animals good quality forages? Do you want to learn what makes a good hay crop? The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a 3-hour workshop on Read More »
Sign up for a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training at MOFGA
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is presenting three sessions focused on the FSMA training requirement for all covered produce growers, and recommended for all produce growers of all sizes. Who Should Attend. Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, Read More »
Sound and Sensible Organic Certification Video Series
A new Sound and Sensible Organic Certification video series, filmed in Washington State and developed by WSDA (Washington State Dept of Agriculture), features certified organic clients and addresses some common questions about USDA Organic regulations and the certification process. They include: Steps to Certification Preventative Read More »