Grange hosting discussion on creating Piscataquis MOFGA Chapter

    SANGERVILLE — Members of the Maine Organic Farmers and Growers Association (MOFGA) in Piscataquis County and neighboring towns are invited to the East Sangerville Grange on Sunday, June 9 at 5 p.m. for a discussion about the possibility of creating a Piscataquis County MOFGA chapter.

    There are currently four MOFGA chapters in Maine: Cumberland County, Waldo County, Sagadahoc County and the Midcoast. Each chapter engages in its own choice of activities. Creating a local chapter involves sending a proposal to MOFGA stating the geographic area the chapter would serve, the number of potential participants, the frequency of meetings and a description of the chapter’s focus or purpose.
    One possibility for a Piscataquis County chapter, for example, could be to create easier access to MOFGA’s rich knowledge base and pool of experts by providing a local venue for MOFGA demonstrations and educational talks. The Piscataquis MOFGA chapter would serve Piscataquis County and surrounding towns in the Maine Highlands region.
    The purpose of the June 9 meeting is to gauge interest in the idea and to brainstorm about what a Piscataquis County chapter might look like. If there is enough interest in the idea, East Sangerville Grange is willing to prepare a proposal and would consider acting as the Chapter host.
    An R.S.V.P is not required but appreciated. If you have any questions, or just want to let us know you’re planning to come, send a message to the East Sangerville Grange at esangervillegrange@gmail.com.