{"id":16368,"date":"2025-10-22T11:39:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T15:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/?page_id=16368"},"modified":"2026-03-01T14:31:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T19:31:28","slug":"midcoast-sustainable-agriculture-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/midcoast-sustainable-agriculture-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Connecting Farmers Through Conversation, Education, and Demonstration<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Program<\/strong> connects farmers through conversation, education, and demonstration; promotes sustainable farming practices; and strengthens the regional agricultural community through technical support and consultation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>On This Page:<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-16390\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/10\/farmer-gathered-with-other-farmers-duing-a-field-day-outing-UMaine-Extension-photo-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"a group of farmers at a field day outing\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/10\/farmer-gathered-with-other-farmers-duing-a-field-day-outing-UMaine-Extension-photo-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/10\/farmer-gathered-with-other-farmers-duing-a-field-day-outing-UMaine-Extension-photo-105x71.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/10\/farmer-gathered-with-other-farmers-duing-a-field-day-outing-UMaine-Extension-photo-317x215.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/10\/farmer-gathered-with-other-farmers-duing-a-field-day-outing-UMaine-Extension-photo-423x287.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/10\/farmer-gathered-with-other-farmers-duing-a-field-day-outing-UMaine-Extension-photo.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-participate\">How to Participate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#why-get-involved\">Get Involved<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#volunteer-role-description\">Volunteer Role Description<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#about-committee\">About the Committee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#our-mission\">Our Mission<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-it-works\">How It Works<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#join-local-network\">Join a Local Network of Producers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#photo-gallery\">Photo Gallery: Committee in Action<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#waldo-county-news\">Waldo County News: Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#statewide-ag-news-online-learning\">Statewide Agricultural News and Online Learning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#contacts\">Contacts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"how-to-participate\"><\/a>How to Participate<\/h3>\n<p>If you are a commercial farm producer in Waldo, Knox, or Lincoln counties, we\u2019d love to connect. In addition to our in-person and online events, Extension Educator Brett Johnson offers one-on-one technical support and consultation, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Soil testing and nutrient management planning<\/li>\n<li>Integrated Pest Management (IPM) planning<\/li>\n<li>Crop planning and production strategies<\/li>\n<li>Farm business planning and decision support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Request Technical Assistance:<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/umaineextension.tfaforms.net\/33\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"button\">Participate in the Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Program<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Contact Brett Johnson at <a href=\"mailto:brett.w.johnson@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brett.w.johnson@maine.edu<\/a> or by phone 207.342.5971.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"why-get-involved\"><\/a>Get Involved<\/h3>\n<p>Our approach is collaborative and grounded in what producers tell us they need because the best ideas come from working together, learning from one another, and building on solid, research-based knowledge. The program will provide opportunities to discuss sustainable practices and explore new ideas in ways that are relevant, useful, and responsive to the realities of farming in Midcoast Maine.<\/p>\n<h3>Interested in Volunteering to Support the Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Program?<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"volunteer-role-description\"><\/a>Volunteer Role Description<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Midcoast Maine Sustainable Agriculture Committee Member<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Waldo County, 992 Waterville Road, Waldo, ME 04915 | 207.342.5971<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Objective<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Midcoast Maine Sustainable Agriculture Committee Member informs the educational and outreach activities of the Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Program through a collaborative process.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Commercial farm producer operating a farm principally or in part on land located in Waldo, Knox, or Lincoln Counties.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate a desire to support the further development and promotion of sustainable farming practices in the counties through the sharing of knowledge and other educational opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Communicates and shares within the committee the educational and outreach needs of the commercial farm producer community in Waldo, Knox, and Lincoln Counties.<\/li>\n<li>Identifies and prioritizes topics to address with a spring program event series and a field demonstration series to take place on farms across Waldo, Knox, and Lincoln Counties.<\/li>\n<li>Provides recommendations and referrals to support sustainable agriculture program delivery in the Midcoast region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Time Commitment<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Attend two evening meetings in person at the Waldo County Extension office in January and March 2026. Each meeting is two hours, for a total commitment of four hours.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Training<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A brief 10-minute training on respectful dialogue and Extension\u2019s non-discrimination policies will be delivered by the coordinator before committee work begins.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Becoming more aware of sustainable farming practices being utilized on farms in the region.<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to meet and network with other local commercial farmers.<\/li>\n<li>Develop skills in collaborative decision-making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Program Coordinator<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Brett Johnson<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Assistant Extension Professor, Sustainable Agriculture and Farm Business Management Educator<\/p>\n<p>992 Waterville Road, Waldo, Maine 04915<br \/>\n207.323.3495 | <a href=\"mailto:brett.w.johnson@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brett.w.johnson@maine.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/umaineextension.tfaforms.net\/32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"button\">Join the Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Program Committee<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><a id=\"about-committee\"><\/a>About the Committee<\/h3>\n<p>Our program is shaped by the people it serves through the Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Program Committee, which brings together farmers and extension educators to support the evolving needs of commercial farm producers in Waldo, Knox, and Lincoln counties. The committee provides regional insight, helps shape local programming, and supports sustainable agricultural practices. As a member of the committee, you can help guide priorities, share your perspective, and strengthen a supportive network of farmers, educators, and partners working toward a resilient regional agricultural economy and food system.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"our-mission\"><\/a>Our Mission<\/h3>\n<p>The Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Program connects farmers through conversation, education, and demonstration; promotes sustainable farming practices; and strengthens the regional agricultural community through technical support and consultation.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"how-it-works\"><\/a>How It Works<\/h3>\n<p>The Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Program Committee is a volunteer advisory group tasked with gathering, prioritizing, and communicating the ongoing educational and technical needs of commercial agricultural producers in Waldo, Knox, and Lincoln counties.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No legal or financial duties<\/li>\n<li>No elected officers<\/li>\n<li>Meets twice yearly (during the winter months)<\/li>\n<li>Helps plan community conversations, spring program, and summer field tours<\/li>\n<li>Members serve one-year terms, renewable for up to five years, with a one-year break before rejoining.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"photo-gallery\"><\/a>Committee in Action<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Click on image to enlarge photo in lightbox view.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-16368 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Pond-Construction-Hope-Maine.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Pond-Construction-Hope-Maine-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"a group gathered in 2025 for pond construction and maintenance workshop at Brodis Blueberries in Hope, Maine\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-16604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Pond-Construction-Hope-Maine-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Pond-Construction-Hope-Maine-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Pond-Construction-Hope-Maine-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Pond-Construction-Hope-Maine-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Pond-Construction-Hope-Maine-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Pond-Construction-Hope-Maine-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Pond-Construction-Hope-Maine-846x635.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Pond-Construction-Hope-Maine-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Pond-Construction-Hope-Maine.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-16604'>\n\t\t\t\t<strong>Pond Construction and Maintenance Workshop, Brodis Blueberries, Hope, Maine.<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/How-to-Prune-Mature-Apple-Trees.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/How-to-Prune-Mature-Apple-Trees-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"a group gathered in 2025 for a how to prune mature apple trees workshop in Rockport, Maine\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-16605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/How-to-Prune-Mature-Apple-Trees-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/How-to-Prune-Mature-Apple-Trees-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/How-to-Prune-Mature-Apple-Trees-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/How-to-Prune-Mature-Apple-Trees-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/How-to-Prune-Mature-Apple-Trees-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/How-to-Prune-Mature-Apple-Trees-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/How-to-Prune-Mature-Apple-Trees-846x635.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/How-to-Prune-Mature-Apple-Trees-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/How-to-Prune-Mature-Apple-Trees.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-16605'>\n\t\t\t\t<strong>How to Prune Mature Apple Trees Workshop, Rockport, Maine.<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Pasture-Walk-at-Waldoview-Farm.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Pasture-Walk-at-Waldoview-Farm-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"a group gathered in 2025 for a pasture walk at Waldoview Farm in Winterport, Maine\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-16606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Pasture-Walk-at-Waldoview-Farm-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Pasture-Walk-at-Waldoview-Farm-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Pasture-Walk-at-Waldoview-Farm-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Pasture-Walk-at-Waldoview-Farm-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Pasture-Walk-at-Waldoview-Farm-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Pasture-Walk-at-Waldoview-Farm-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Pasture-Walk-at-Waldoview-Farm-846x635.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Pasture-Walk-at-Waldoview-Farm-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Pasture-Walk-at-Waldoview-Farm.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-16606'>\n\t\t\t\t<strong>Pasture Walk at Waldoview Farm, Winterport, Maine.<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><a id=\"waldo-county-news\"><\/a>Waldo County News: Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class='ums_post_link_list_ul '><li class='id-10966 type-post'><a href = 'https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/2026\/02\/25\/2024-25-ag-and-farm-business-program-report\/'> 2024-2025 Waldo County Agriculture and Farm Business Program Report<\/a><\/li> <li class='id-10978 type-post'><a href = 'https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/2026\/02\/25\/2024-25-program-highlights\/'> 2024-2025 Waldo County Program Highlights<\/a><\/li> <li class='id-10982 type-post'><a href = 'https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/2026\/02\/25\/growing-and-marketing-specialty-potato-varieties\/'> Growing and Marketing Specialty Potato Varieties<\/a><\/li> <li class='id-10986 type-post'><a href = 'https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/2026\/02\/25\/business-planning-for-producers\/'> Business Planning for Producers\u00a0<\/a><\/li> <\/ul><\/blockquote>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-16773 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/Maine-Farmcast-Artwork-scaled-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Maine Farmcast podcast album art\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/Maine-Farmcast-Artwork-scaled-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/Maine-Farmcast-Artwork-scaled-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/Maine-Farmcast-Artwork-scaled-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/Maine-Farmcast-Artwork-scaled-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/Maine-Farmcast-Artwork-scaled-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/Maine-Farmcast-Artwork-scaled-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/Maine-Farmcast-Artwork-scaled-1-105x105.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/Maine-Farmcast-Artwork-scaled-1-317x317.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/Maine-Farmcast-Artwork-scaled-1-423x423.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/Maine-Farmcast-Artwork-scaled-1-634x634.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/Maine-Farmcast-Artwork-scaled-1-846x846.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/Maine-Farmcast-Artwork-scaled-1-951x951.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/Maine-Farmcast-Artwork-scaled-1-1268x1268.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/Maine-Farmcast-Artwork-scaled-1-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Episode 95: Potatoes and Midcoast Maine with Brett Johnson<\/h3>\n<p>Brett Johnson, Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Program Coordinator, joins the hosts of the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/podcasts\/maine-farmcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maine Farmcast<\/a> to discuss agricultural needs in Midcoast Maine, farm business management, and regional potato varieties.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/podcasts\/maine-farmcast\/episode-95\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"button\">Listen to Episode 95: Potatoes and Midcoast Maine with Brett Johnson<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"statewide-ag-news-online-learning\"><\/a>Statewide Agricultural Events and Online Learning<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Discover what\u2019s growing with Extension. Explore statewide agricultural webinars, courses, and learning opportunities.<\/p>\n<div class='ums-post-picker ums_event_summary_list '>\n\t\t<div class='ums_event_summary_list-item evt_summary_row' xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/html\">\n            <div class='evt_list_item_wrapper'>\n                <article>\n                \t\n                                      \n                    <div class='evt_details'>\n                        <header>\n                            <div class='evt_list_item_title'><a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/event\/farm-succession-planning-online\/2026-05-11\/' class='ums_pp_post_evt_link'>Farm Succession Planning Online<\/a><\/div>\n                            <div class='evt_time_range_wrapper'>\n                                <time class='evt_item_dtrange' datetime='May 11th 07:00 PM'>\n                                <span class=\"tribe-event-date-start\">May 11 @ 7:00 pm<\/span> - <span class=\"tribe-event-time\">8:30 pm<\/span>\n                                <\/time>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/header>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/article>   \n            <\/div>            \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"contacts\"><\/a>Contacts<\/h3>\n<h4><a id=\"brett-johnson\"><\/a>Program Coordinator<br \/>\nBrett Johnson<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"16621\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16621 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Brett-Johnson-headshot-2026-192x300.jpg\" alt=\"Brett Johnson, Program Coordinator of Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Committee\" width=\"192\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Brett-Johnson-headshot-2026-192x300.jpg 192w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Brett-Johnson-headshot-2026-90x140.jpg 90w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Brett-Johnson-headshot-2026-317x495.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Brett-Johnson-headshot-2026.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,192px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Brett Johnson<\/strong>, Assistant Extension Professor, Sustainable Agriculture and Farm Business Management Educator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Assistant Extension Professor, Sustainable Agriculture and Farm Business Management Educator<br \/>\n992 Waterville Road, Waldo, Maine 04915<br \/>\n207.323.3495 |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brett.w.johnson@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brett.w.johnson@maine.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Brett serves farmers in Waldo, Knox, and Lincoln counties with research-based support for soil health, crop management, and farm business planning.<\/p>\n<h4>Administrative Contacts:<\/h4>\n<h4>BillieJo Pendleton<\/h4>\n<p>Administrative Specialist CL3, Waldo County<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:billiejo.pendleton@maine.edu\">billiejo.pendleton@maine.edu<\/a> | 207.342.5971<\/p>\n<h4>Pamela Doherty<\/h4>\n<p>Administrative Specialist, Knox and Lincoln Counties<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:pamela.doherty@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pamela.doherty@maine.edu<\/a> | 207.832.0343<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. 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