The Maine Natural Farmers and Gardeners Affiliation’s Nice Maine Apple Day — a celebration of the historical past, taste and custom of Maine apples — is ready for noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16.
The occasion might be held at MOFGA’s Frequent Floor Schooling Middle, 294 Crosby Brook Street in Unity. Admission is free, with donations to MOFGA accepted.
Featured displays embrace:
• “A Panel on Pears” with Molly DellaRoman and Tim Skillin from 5 Star Orchard, Seth Yentes of North Department Farm and Dan Newman, who researches historic pear varieties.
• “Simple Cider With Angus,” an opportunity to discover ways to make exhausting cider from Angus Deighan, who runs Rocky Floor Cider in Newburgh.
• An apple rising Q&A with Glen Koehler, from the Pest Administration Unit at College of Maine Cooperative Extension. Koehler will share some observations on dates, climate, illness and bug pests from the 2022 orcharding season.
• An illustration on preserving fall fruit with Jenn Legnini of Turtle Rock Farm in Union.
• A tour of the Maine Heritage Orchard, a 10-acre preservation and academic orchard positioned 1 / 4 mile down the street from MOFGA’s schooling heart.
Members can have their thriller apples recognized. “Convey your cutest apples and those which are so ugly they’re cute,” says Laura Sieger, MOFGA’s orchard supervisor, in a information launch from Hillary Barter, academic applications coordinator.
Attendees can even see, and convey dwelling to pattern, uncommon and heirloom apples grown at MOFGA and on different Maine farms.
Native producers could have apples, cider, cheese and baked treats on the market, together with fruit tree seedlings and fall produce. Chestnuts grown on MOFGA’s grounds might be roasted for individuals to style.
Members can even attempt urgent apples for cider with a crew of skilled volunteers or display screen print their very own bandana with a Maine Heritage Orchard design. There may even be apple and artwork actions for youngsters.
To be taught extra about Nice Maine Apple Day, go to mofga.org.
This occasion is sponsored by the Maine Natural Farmers and Gardeners Affiliation and Fedco Bushes.
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