UMaine Extension can help you decide if farming in Maine is right for you.

Have you had a life-long dream of being a farmer in Maine and wonder if you and your family can make it work? Maybe you grew up on a farm and now want to run your own. Or are you intrigued with the possibilities of life on a farm and looking for an apprenticeship? UMaine Extension has been helping Maine farmers for over 90 years. We can help you, too!

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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is the only entity in our state that touches every aspect of the Maine Food System. With knowledgeable experts who provide research-based information, UMaine Extension helps support, sustain, and grow the food-based economy. As a trusted resource for almost 100 years, UMaine Extension is a leader in the development of safe, nutritious, and delicious Maine food. Learn more.

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We provide practical, how-to solutions and resources based on university research. Our agriculture experts help keep Maine farms financially, environmentally, and socially sustainable.

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