UNITY – The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association will hold its annual Spring Growth Conference from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center on the Crosby Brook Road.

This year’s event is titled “Local and Organic in a Global Food Economy: What is our role as farmers, as consumers, as citizens?”

Featured speakers and a panel of Maine farmers will make presentations during the conference.

Preregistration is encouraged. Registration fees are $35 for an individual, $50 for couples and $25 for students and apprentices.

The fee includes a hearty lunch.

Call 568-4142 to register or for more information.