March 15, 2020 is the deadline to enroll, cancel, or change policy coverage for crop insurance on spring-seeded crops in Maine such as corn, sweet corn, barley, oats, spring wheat, and potato. Those producing other, “non-insurable” spring-seeded crops such as tomatoes, pumpkins, squash, etc. may seek coverage through the Non-insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) available through the Farm […]
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Qualified hemp growers in Maine will be eligible for a hemp crop insurance pilot program. The Multi-Peril coverage is for hemp grown for fiber, grain or CBD oil for the 2020 crop year. Policy details are forthcoming. The deadline to enroll for 2020 coverage is March 15, 2020. To learn more, contact a private licensed crop […]
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Deadline for Conservation Reserve Program General Signup USDA Reminds Producers of February 28, 2020 deadline for Conservation Reserve Program General Signup. CRP is a land conservation program administered by FSA. In exchange for a yearly rental payment, farmers enrolled in the program agree to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and plant species that […]
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McIntire Room, Buchanan Alumni Center, University of Maine Orono, Maine Present: Board of Agriculture Members: A. Beal; D. Bell; S. Belle; H. Carter; J. Dill; D. Flannery (for Gregg Garrison, Maine Potato Board); J. Jordan; E. Mallory; D. Marean; M. Meyerhans; Dale Pierson; J. Smith; H. Spalding, L. Titus; R. Turner (for Eric Seaman, Maine […]
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Boots-2-Bushels: Boot Camp for Market Gardeners and Farmers Do you want to learn how to go from seed to salary with this FREE course for military veterans interested in growing and selling their own farm produce? Participants who attend all classes and participate in the growing program will earn a Certificate of Completion and Letter […]
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Farming for Wholesale 101 + 201 Registration is OPEN Registration is now open for The Business of Farming for Wholesale. Are you an experienced Maine farmer who wants make more money wholesaling your products? Farming for Wholesale helps farmers participate in, or scale up for, wholesale markets. We combine ongoing farm business planning assistance with […]
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Legacy Planning for Farmers SCORE Maine and Mass Mutual are presenting a workshop on November 21st in Augusta. This free workshop is to help farmers plan exit and retirement strategies while preserving the business they have built. For more information and to register. Interested in Growing Your Business? CEI has developed a collection of resources […]
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A lack of precipitation can be problematic for beekeepers because it may limit bees’ forage intake and reduce honey production. To reduce loss from this risk, beekeepers may utilize the Apiculture (API) crop insurance program which protects against a single peril- lack of precipitation. Producers must enroll with a licensed crop insurance agent before the […]
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November 15, 2019 is the sales closing date Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) crop insurance protects grazing or haying acres against a single peril- lack of precipitation. Producers must enroll with a licensed crop insurance agent before the November 15th deadline for 2020 coverage. PRF protects against lower-than-normal precipitation Unlike other types of crop insurance, […]
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November 20, 2019 is the sales closing date for the 2020 crop year The deadline to enroll, cancel, or modify an existing apple crop insurance policy is November 20, 2019 for the 2020 crop year. Apple crop insurance protects a producer’s average crop yields from weather-related issues causing yield loss such as hail, frost/freeze, drought, […]
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