I love Maine county fairs. But none can touch the annual Common Ground Country Fair up in Unity for local, natural and organic food. More than that, the Common Ground Fair speaks to Maine’s future more than its past. Last year, it was heartening to see a large sustainable energy section, with vendors showing off new building materials designed for a state in which energy costs are dramatically rising.
This fair was created 32 years ago by Maine organic farmers and craftspeople, and about 50,000 visitors are expected over the weekend. The organizing group, the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), formed in 1971, claims to be the oldest and largest state organic organization in the country. It also claims that organic farms are on the rise in Maine – a good thing.
