Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Committee
Connecting the Midcoast Agricultural Community
The Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Committee connects farmers, agricultural professionals, and community members across Waldo, Knox, and Lincoln counties. Together, we promote sustainable practices, support Extension programming, and strengthen the regional agricultural community.
Quick Links
- Join the Committee (add link for form to be built in FormAssembly – Whitney, need content for fields)
- Submit a Testimonial (add link for form to be built in FormAssembly – Whitney, need content for fields)
- Request Technical Assistance (add link for form to be built in FormAssembly – Whitney, need content for fields
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Upcoming Events
Browse upcoming agriculture and horticulture events happening across Waldo, Knox, and Lincoln counties.
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About the Committee
The Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Committee brings together farmers, Extension staff, and agricultural advisors to support the evolving needs of commercial producers in Waldo, Knox, and Lincoln counties. The committee provides regional insight, helps shape local programming, and supports sustainable agricultural practices.
Our Mission
The Midcoast Sustainable Ag Committee connects and informs the region’s agricultural producers through conversation, education, and demonstration.
How It Works
The Midcoast Sustainable Ag Committee is a volunteer advisory group tasked with gathering, prioritizing, and presenting the ongoing educational and technical needs of commercial agricultural producers in Waldo, Knox, and Lincoln counties.
No legal or financial duties- No elected officers
- Meets twice yearly (fall and winter)
- Helps plan community conversations, spring program, and summer field tours
- Members serve one-year terms, renewable for up to five years, with a one-year break before rejoining
What We Deliver
Community Conversations
Hosted at local libraries and grange halls, these drop-in events provide space to socialize, share information, and connect with other farmers.
Spring Program and Summer Field Tours
Each fall and winter, the committee collaborates with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension to identify needs and design spring programming and field tours for the coming year.
Committee Leadership
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Brett Johnson, Assistant Extension Professor, Sustainable Agriculture and Farm Business Management Educator
992 Waterville Road, Waldo, Maine 04915
207.323.3495
brett.w.johnson@maine.edu
Brett serves farmers in Waldo, Knox, and Lincoln counties with research-based support for soil health, crop management, and farm business planning.
Get Involved
Interested in supporting or participating in the work of the Midcoast Sustainable Ag Committee? We welcome involvement from regional producers and community members.
- Join Our Interest List (add link for form to be built in FormAssembly – Whitney, need content for fields)
- Volunteer Recruitment Packet (add link for page to be built (we’d need content) or form to be built in FormAssembly – Whitney, need content for fields)
- The recruitment packet includes role descriptions, expectations, and the annual meeting schedule.
New for 2025: “Ag Talk”
A quarterly farmer discussion series open to all Midcoast growers. Ag Talk sessions rotate across the three counties and focus on practical conversation, peer support, and shared learning.
Details coming soon.
(add link for form to be built in FormAssembly – Whitney, need content for fields)
Statewide Agricultural News and Online Learning
Discover what’s growing with Extension. Explore statewide agricultural webinars, courses, and learning opportunities.
County-Level Events
Agricultural Events in Waldo County
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Agricultural Events in Knox–Lincoln Counties
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Contacts
Brett Johnson, Assistant Extension Professor, Sustainable Agriculture and Farm Business Management Educator
brett.w.johnson@maine.edu
207.323.3495
Administrative Contacts
BillieJo Pendleton, Administrative Specialist CL3, Waldo County
billiejo.pendleton@maine.edu | 207.342.5971
Cindy Rogers, 4-H Community Education Associate, Knox and Lincoln Counties
cynthia.rogers@maine.edu | 207.832.0343
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