MAINE ORGANIC FARMERS AND GARDENERS

Certification program - one of the country's oldest certification programs. Accredited by the usda in 2003, mofga certification services, llc (mcs llc) certifies crops, wildcrops, livestock, livestock products, as well as processed and handled agricultural products to the usda national organic standards. In 2024, mcs llc certified 537 organic operations. Certified clean cannabis by mofga certification services, llc(mc3)(formalized in 2017) offers a verified marketing claim of growing practices that mirrors the national organic program. This is mofga's program, administered by mcs, and does not fall under federal organic accreditation. As of 2024 year-end, certified 10 operations.

Community education - to educate the general public on organic farming, gardening and orcharding methods, as well as low impact forestry. Communications & outreach - periodicals & publications are produced for members & the general public to address the environmental, nutritional, and rural values; approximately 6,300 members served with publication by mofga. Maine heritage orchard - the maine heritage orchard is a ten-acre preservation orchard on the mofga grounds in unity. It is currently home to more than 400 apple and pear varieties traditionally grown in maine. More are being planted each year. Many of these varieties are now on the verge of extinction. The orchard is planted on a terraced, reclaimed gravel pit and is managed using innovative, organic orchard practices. Public policy - reviews existing and proposed legislation and regulations that are relevant to the purpose of mofga. It may propose and support legislative and regulatory proposals as approved by the board of directors. El salvador sistering - promotes solidarity among small farmers and community organizations in maine and el salvador, focusing on economic and social justice and environmental protection through sustainable, organic agriculture and sustainable communities.