Common Ground Country Fair 2012: Full Schedule

12:00pm EDT

Answers to Questions About Being a Farm Apprentice: Apprentice Hub

Come and meet current apprentices, get answers to your questions about apprenticeships, learn more about MOFGA's New Farmer Training programs and find an apprenticeship on the job board.

Speakers

MOFGA Apprenticeship Program

Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association

Friday September 21, 2012 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
MOFGA Tent Facing the Common to the right of the Exhibition Hall (when looking from the Common).. Look for the MOFGA banners and flower sculptures.

Farming & Gardening, New Farmers

10:00am EDT

Farming for the Longterm

Speakers

Ellen Gibson

Maine AgrAbility

Saturday September 22, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Litchfield Tent Agricultural Demonstrations Area

Farming & Gardening, New Farmers

11:00am EDT

Back to Basics for Farm Planning

Simple, yet comprehensive approaches to farm planning will be presented featuring free tools available on-line at www.farmorganizer.com Come prepared to get a little planning done for your homestead, hobby farm or big operation and learn tips and tricks to involve others in your planning activities.

Speakers

Harris Ivens

Grounded Business Solutions

Saturday September 22, 2012 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Farm & Homestead Speakers Tent Farm & Homestead Area, between the Pine Gate (South) and Maine Marketplace

Farming & Gardening, New Farmers, Planning

12:00pm EDT

Answers to Questions About Being a Farm Apprentice: Apprentice Hub

Come and meet current apprentices, get answers to your questions about apprenticeships, learn more about MOFGA's New Farmer Training programs and find an apprenticeship on the job board.

Speakers

MOFGA Apprenticeship Program

Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association

Saturday September 22, 2012 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
MOFGA Tent Facing the Common to the right of the Exhibition Hall (when looking from the Common).. Look for the MOFGA banners and flower sculptures.

Farming & Gardening, New Farmers

4:00pm EDT

Apprentice Reunion & Meet-up

If you are a current apprentice join us for the Saturday meet-up, an informal opportunity to connect with other apprentices and farm interns. We'll have information available on fall/winter apprenticeships, the MOFGA Journeyperson program and more!

Speakers

MOFGA Apprenticeship Program

Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association

Saturday September 22, 2012 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
MOFGA Tent Facing the Common to the right of the Exhibition Hall (when looking from the Common).. Look for the MOFGA banners and flower sculptures.

Farming & Gardening, New Farmers

12:00pm EDT

Answers to Questions About Being a Farm Apprentice: Apprentice Hub

Come and meet current apprentices, get answers to your questions about apprenticeships, learn more about MOFGA's New Farmer Training programs and find an apprenticeship on the job board.

Speakers

MOFGA Apprenticeship Program

Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association

Sunday September 23, 2012 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
MOFGA Tent Facing the Common to the right of the Exhibition Hall (when looking from the Common).. Look for the MOFGA banners and flower sculptures.

Farming & Gardening, New Farmers