MOFGA is a great example of how collaboration and information-sharing can create a movement that’s truly transformative—and reaches far beyond any one community or state.
I’m honored to have played a small part of that story—and so proud to see MOFGA continue to fight for Maine farmers. (9/9)
I’m honored to have played a small part of that story—and so proud to see MOFGA continue to fight for Maine farmers. (9/9)
April 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
MOFGA is a great example of how collaboration and information-sharing can create a movement that’s truly transformative—and reaches far beyond any one community or state.
I’m honored to have played a small part of that story—and so proud to see MOFGA continue to fight for Maine farmers. (9/9)
I’m honored to have played a small part of that story—and so proud to see MOFGA continue to fight for Maine farmers. (9/9)
This week’s Dirigo Story, about the origins of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), is a special one for me.
MOFGA hasn’t just been a big part of my life (and the lives of so many Mainers); it’s played a huge role in bringing organic food into the American mainstream. (1/9)
MOFGA hasn’t just been a big part of my life (and the lives of so many Mainers); it’s played a huge role in bringing organic food into the American mainstream. (1/9)
April 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This week’s Dirigo Story, about the origins of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), is a special one for me.
MOFGA hasn’t just been a big part of my life (and the lives of so many Mainers); it’s played a huge role in bringing organic food into the American mainstream. (1/9)
MOFGA hasn’t just been a big part of my life (and the lives of so many Mainers); it’s played a huge role in bringing organic food into the American mainstream. (1/9)
Warning from MOFGA via Andy O'Brien on FB re ICE drone surveillance on Maine farms & possible raids planned for tomorrow.
August 20, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Warning from MOFGA via Andy O'Brien on FB re ICE drone surveillance on Maine farms & possible raids planned for tomorrow.
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FARMER DAY of ACTION
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Great overview by Kevin Miller of MOFGA and Farmer rally in Augusta, Maine in protest of funding cuts, contract terminations, and USDA staff layoffs.
#STOPtheCUTS-HEALtheWOUNDS
#RESIST through #PeacefulProtest
#MEpolitics @mainepublic.org
FARMER DAY of ACTION
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Great overview by Kevin Miller of MOFGA and Farmer rally in Augusta, Maine in protest of funding cuts, contract terminations, and USDA staff layoffs.
#STOPtheCUTS-HEALtheWOUNDS
#RESIST through #PeacefulProtest
#MEpolitics @mainepublic.org
www.mainepublic.org/politics/202...
1) Farmers rallied in Augusta Wednesday to protest funding cuts, contract suspensions and staff layoffs at the US Department of Agriculture that they said threaten the livelihood of Maine's small farms. The event came days after the trump
1) Farmers rallied in Augusta Wednesday to protest funding cuts, contract suspensions and staff layoffs at the US Department of Agriculture that they said threaten the livelihood of Maine's small farms. The event came days after the trump
Maine farmers call on USDA to restore funds and staff
Those attending the rally, organized by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and other groups, said the funding cuts, contract suspensions and other changes are especially challenging f...
www.mainepublic.org
April 17, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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FARMER DAY of ACTION
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Great overview by Kevin Miller of MOFGA and Farmer rally in Augusta, Maine in protest of funding cuts, contract terminations, and USDA staff layoffs.
#STOPtheCUTS-HEALtheWOUNDS
#RESIST through #PeacefulProtest
#MEpolitics @mainepublic.org
FARMER DAY of ACTION
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Great overview by Kevin Miller of MOFGA and Farmer rally in Augusta, Maine in protest of funding cuts, contract terminations, and USDA staff layoffs.
#STOPtheCUTS-HEALtheWOUNDS
#RESIST through #PeacefulProtest
#MEpolitics @mainepublic.org
Attention Maine!!
From MOFGA
From MOFGA
August 21, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Attention Maine!!
From MOFGA
From MOFGA
Photos from the mofga fair in unity
October 1, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Photos from the mofga fair in unity
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Mainers Turn Out In Support
Of Farmers & MOFGA 4/16/25
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Volume UP!
One farmer drove his tractor for 3 hrs through morning chill to be in Augusta for FARMER DAY of ACTION. Approx 250 others turned out, many small organic farmers, part of Maine tradition.
Mainers Turn Out In Support
Of Farmers & MOFGA 4/16/25
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Volume UP!
One farmer drove his tractor for 3 hrs through morning chill to be in Augusta for FARMER DAY of ACTION. Approx 250 others turned out, many small organic farmers, part of Maine tradition.
April 17, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Mainers Turn Out In Support
Of Farmers & MOFGA 4/16/25
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Volume UP!
One farmer drove his tractor for 3 hrs through morning chill to be in Augusta for FARMER DAY of ACTION. Approx 250 others turned out, many small organic farmers, part of Maine tradition.
Mainers Turn Out In Support
Of Farmers & MOFGA 4/16/25
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Volume UP!
One farmer drove his tractor for 3 hrs through morning chill to be in Augusta for FARMER DAY of ACTION. Approx 250 others turned out, many small organic farmers, part of Maine tradition.
January 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Today in Augusta, I joined MOFGA and Maine farmers to deliver a clear message to the Trump Administration: Support farmers, NOT billionaires.
Trump’s USDA is ripping up contracts, cutting off funding, and leaving our rural communities high and dry. (1/2)
Trump’s USDA is ripping up contracts, cutting off funding, and leaving our rural communities high and dry. (1/2)
April 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Today in Augusta, I joined MOFGA and Maine farmers to deliver a clear message to the Trump Administration: Support farmers, NOT billionaires.
Trump’s USDA is ripping up contracts, cutting off funding, and leaving our rural communities high and dry. (1/2)
Trump’s USDA is ripping up contracts, cutting off funding, and leaving our rural communities high and dry. (1/2)
MOFGA says: "Recent federal funding turmoil, program & staff cuts, & tariffs have created uncertainty for farmers, community members, MOFGA & other local food system partners. We're standing up for local farmers to demand federal programs get reinstated."
RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/honor...
RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/honor...
Honor the Contracts- Farmer Day of Action
Recent federal funding turmoil has created uncertainty for farmers, community members, MOFGA staff, and our partners. We’ve been navigating federal funding freezes and supporting our farmers to ensure...
actionnetwork.org
April 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
MOFGA says: "Recent federal funding turmoil, program & staff cuts, & tariffs have created uncertainty for farmers, community members, MOFGA & other local food system partners. We're standing up for local farmers to demand federal programs get reinstated."
RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/honor...
RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/honor...
Maine farmers rock, and MOFGA is awesome. #MePolitics
www.politicususa.com/p/farmers-in...
1) trump’s numbers are in free fall across the board and now farmers in Maine are organizing against him.
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners will be holding a day of action to protest the trump funding freeze...
1) trump’s numbers are in free fall across the board and now farmers in Maine are organizing against him.
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners will be holding a day of action to protest the trump funding freeze...
Farmers In Maine Are Protesting Trump
Trump seems to be losing the farmers, as farmers in Maine will be holding a day of action to protest the administration's funding freeze.
www.politicususa.com
April 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Maine farmers rock, and MOFGA is awesome. #MePolitics
Had a great day sowing linocut gardens with MOFGA at their Gardener to Garden conference today! #organicfarming #printmaking
February 8, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Had a great day sowing linocut gardens with MOFGA at their Gardener to Garden conference today! #organicfarming #printmaking
MOFGA is a great resource for Mainers any year (shout out to the Common Ground Fair 💚🌱), but in a year where community ties and local food will become paramount, it is even more so.
www.mofga.org
www.mofga.org
April 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
MOFGA is a great resource for Mainers any year (shout out to the Common Ground Fair 💚🌱), but in a year where community ties and local food will become paramount, it is even more so.
www.mofga.org
www.mofga.org
Just last week, MOFGA helped organize a rally at the State House in Augusta, to protest the Trump Administration’s illegal funding freezes, reckless tariffs, and other policies that are hurting our farmers.
I was proud to be there—and thrilled to see so many familiar faces in the crowd. (8/9)
I was proud to be there—and thrilled to see so many familiar faces in the crowd. (8/9)
Maine farmers protest federal cuts in Augusta
YouTube video by CBS 13 News
www.youtube.com
April 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Just last week, MOFGA helped organize a rally at the State House in Augusta, to protest the Trump Administration’s illegal funding freezes, reckless tariffs, and other policies that are hurting our farmers.
I was proud to be there—and thrilled to see so many familiar faces in the crowd. (8/9)
I was proud to be there—and thrilled to see so many familiar faces in the crowd. (8/9)
🚨Attn: Maine farmers. The weather forecast for tomorrow into this weekend includes 🧊 icy conditions. Please take the necessary precautions.
(The notice in the photo came from MOFGA.)
(The notice in the photo came from MOFGA.)
August 20, 2026 at 7:01 PM
🚨Attn: Maine farmers. The weather forecast for tomorrow into this weekend includes 🧊 icy conditions. Please take the necessary precautions.
(The notice in the photo came from MOFGA.)
(The notice in the photo came from MOFGA.)
NOTE: MOFGA has announced they are changing the location for FARMER DAY of ACTION from 70 Sewall St to Capitol Grounds, 111 Sewall St, Augusta.
There are also organizing a tractor brigade.
I'm going & taking a friend. Join us!
#MEPolitics #MOFGA #FarmerDayOfAction
#RESIST through #PeacefulProtest
There are also organizing a tractor brigade.
I'm going & taking a friend. Join us!
#MEPolitics #MOFGA #FarmerDayOfAction
#RESIST through #PeacefulProtest
April 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
NOTE: MOFGA has announced they are changing the location for FARMER DAY of ACTION from 70 Sewall St to Capitol Grounds, 111 Sewall St, Augusta.
There are also organizing a tractor brigade.
I'm going & taking a friend. Join us!
#MEPolitics #MOFGA #FarmerDayOfAction
#RESIST through #PeacefulProtest
There are also organizing a tractor brigade.
I'm going & taking a friend. Join us!
#MEPolitics #MOFGA #FarmerDayOfAction
#RESIST through #PeacefulProtest
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FARMER DAY of ACTION
Honor the Contracts!
Stand Up for Farmers!
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April 16 - 11 AM, Muskie Federal Building, 70 Sewall St, Augusta, Maine
Trump admin cuts/funding freezes have severely impacted small & large farmers across Maine. Many supply schools. #MOFGA
FARMER DAY of ACTION
Honor the Contracts!
Stand Up for Farmers!
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April 16 - 11 AM, Muskie Federal Building, 70 Sewall St, Augusta, Maine
Trump admin cuts/funding freezes have severely impacted small & large farmers across Maine. Many supply schools. #MOFGA
April 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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FARMER DAY of ACTION
Honor the Contracts!
Stand Up for Farmers!
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April 16 - 11 AM, Muskie Federal Building, 70 Sewall St, Augusta, Maine
Trump admin cuts/funding freezes have severely impacted small & large farmers across Maine. Many supply schools. #MOFGA
FARMER DAY of ACTION
Honor the Contracts!
Stand Up for Farmers!
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April 16 - 11 AM, Muskie Federal Building, 70 Sewall St, Augusta, Maine
Trump admin cuts/funding freezes have severely impacted small & large farmers across Maine. Many supply schools. #MOFGA
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FARMER DAY of ACTION
Apr 16, 2025, Augusta, ME
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Tractor Brigade & March in support of small Maine farmers and Maine Organic Farmers & Gardener's Association (#MOFGA), with a couple hundred folks holding signs. Several speakers, w/ Rep Chellie Pingree wrapping.
FARMER DAY of ACTION
Apr 16, 2025, Augusta, ME
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Tractor Brigade & March in support of small Maine farmers and Maine Organic Farmers & Gardener's Association (#MOFGA), with a couple hundred folks holding signs. Several speakers, w/ Rep Chellie Pingree wrapping.
April 17, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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FARMER DAY of ACTION
Apr 16, 2025, Augusta, ME
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Tractor Brigade & March in support of small Maine farmers and Maine Organic Farmers & Gardener's Association (#MOFGA), with a couple hundred folks holding signs. Several speakers, w/ Rep Chellie Pingree wrapping.
FARMER DAY of ACTION
Apr 16, 2025, Augusta, ME
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Tractor Brigade & March in support of small Maine farmers and Maine Organic Farmers & Gardener's Association (#MOFGA), with a couple hundred folks holding signs. Several speakers, w/ Rep Chellie Pingree wrapping.
August 29, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Saw a great presentation about using cover crops to improve soil instead of fertilizer at the MOFGA Gardener to Gardener conference this year.
April 6, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Saw a great presentation about using cover crops to improve soil instead of fertilizer at the MOFGA Gardener to Gardener conference this year.
At a time when most universities were only teaching conventional techniques, MOFGA helped show that organic agriculture wasn’t just a crazy idea, but a transformative way to grow food.
I’ve been involved with the organization ever since—as an employee, board member, and steadfast supporter. (5/9)
I’ve been involved with the organization ever since—as an employee, board member, and steadfast supporter. (5/9)
April 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
At a time when most universities were only teaching conventional techniques, MOFGA helped show that organic agriculture wasn’t just a crazy idea, but a transformative way to grow food.
I’ve been involved with the organization ever since—as an employee, board member, and steadfast supporter. (5/9)
I’ve been involved with the organization ever since—as an employee, board member, and steadfast supporter. (5/9)
He also knows 80% of USA's required Potash for fertilizer used by those 🚜 farmers is imported from Canada 🇨🇦 and his tariffs will hurt both parties
March 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Some of MOFGA’s amazing accomplishments include:
🌿 The country’s first organic certification program (1972)
🌿 Leading the charge on GMO labeling
🌿 A pioneer in advocating for local food systems
🌿 Game-changing apprenticeship and journeyperson programs
The list goes on and on. (6/9)
🌿 The country’s first organic certification program (1972)
🌿 Leading the charge on GMO labeling
🌿 A pioneer in advocating for local food systems
🌿 Game-changing apprenticeship and journeyperson programs
The list goes on and on. (6/9)
April 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Some of MOFGA’s amazing accomplishments include:
🌿 The country’s first organic certification program (1972)
🌿 Leading the charge on GMO labeling
🌿 A pioneer in advocating for local food systems
🌿 Game-changing apprenticeship and journeyperson programs
The list goes on and on. (6/9)
🌿 The country’s first organic certification program (1972)
🌿 Leading the charge on GMO labeling
🌿 A pioneer in advocating for local food systems
🌿 Game-changing apprenticeship and journeyperson programs
The list goes on and on. (6/9)