Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company in Skowhegan will be hosting a community night in support of the Maine Grain Alliance! 5% of all sales will be donated to the Maine Grain Alliance. Enjoy delicious food while supporting MGA!
Join us for this free, hands-on, skill-sharing event! All ages are invited to MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity for a day of fun and learning focused on sustainable living skills. Come prepared to roll up your sleeves and dig in!
The Maine Grain Alliance will be in the Homestead section at the Common Ground Country Fair all weekend answering questions about heritage grain growing, seed restoration, and our community. Come say hello!
Please join the Somali Bantu Community and Liberation Farm staff for a celebration of the growing season, with field and livestock tours, a traditional blessing and Somali snacks. All are welcome, please share with coworkers, neighbors, friends and family members. Please submit: RSVP form.
Worldwide Community Bake Day was created to inspire and empower people to come together and share baking traditions around the world. We believe that these community connections can foster creative economies, entrepreneurial growth and the revitalization of town centers. We are enlisting YOU to rise up and join Worldwide Community Bake Day by hosting or joining an oven event that supports the growth of regional grain economy of your area. These events may take many different forms, big and small. Our hope is to help create connections and share grain traditions and innovations from earth to table across the world. Whether you bake in a home oven, wood-fired oven, or commercial oven, we hope you will join in!
Join us as we peel back the layers of time to discover the fascinating legacy of maize, a grain that has nourished civilizations for millennia. From its humble beginnings in the heartlands of Mesoamerica to its global prominence today, maize has woven itself into the fabric of human existence, leaving an indelible mark on cultures and cuisines around the world. But what sets maize apart from other grains? Prepare to uncover the answers as we delve into the transformative process of "nixtamalization," a traditional technique that has been passed down through generations. Through a blend of ancient wisdom and modern science, we will explore how nixtamalization unleashes the full potential of maize, enhancing its nutritional value and imparting a depth of flavor that is simply unparalleled. But our journey doesn't end there. We will roll up our sleeves and get hands-on with the art of tortilla preparation. Guided by seasoned experts, you'll learn the ins and outs of crafting the perfect tortilla, from grinding the maize to shaping and cooking each one to perfection. So, whether you're a seasoned baker or a curious culinary enthusiast, we invite you to join us for an unforgettable experience that will engage all your […]
