Pasture Walk Series

Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension welcomes local farmers, service providers, and Ag stakeholders to participate in the 2024 Maine Pasture Walk Series.

Five events, all of which will start at 11 a.m., will be held on the following days and farms:

  • The Milkhouse, 445 South Monmouth Rd., Monmouth, July 10.
  • Springside Farm, 577 Anson Valley Road, New Vineyard, July 23.
  • Faithful Venture Farm. 17 Borough Rd. Searsmont. August 06.
  • The Wolfe’s Neck Center, 184 Burnett Road. Freeport, August 13.
  • Grace Pond Farm, 530 Main Street, Thomaston, August 20.

Attendees will learn about dairy production systems, pasture management, forage species identification, climate-smart practices, regenerative grazing, and more from forage producers and Assistant Extension Professor Jaime Garzon.

The 2024 Maine Pasture Walk Series is open and free for all participants. Visit the event webpage for more information and registration. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Melissa Babcock at 207.581.2788 or melissa.libby1@maine.edu.

About University of Maine Cooperative Extension

As a trusted resource for over 100 years, Extension has supported UMaine’s land and sea grant public education role by conducting community-driven, research-based programs in every Maine county. UMaine Extension seeks to build thriving communities and grow the food-based economy, focusing on aspects from production and processing to nutrition, food safety and food security. Extension also conducts the most successful out-of-school youth educational program in Maine through 4-H which offers hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement and creates a positive environment where participants are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.