Orono, Maine — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) has released its 2025 wall calendar. The calendar, which showcases original artwork by Maine-based artists, celebrates the theme of “Farming and Tending to the Land and Sea Throughout the Seasons” and is available for sale on the organization’s website. MAMP, a part of the U.S. Department […]
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Waterville, Maine — At the 2024 Maine Forage Conference in November, University of Maine Cooperative Extension recognized the winning farms of the Maine Hay Contest: Hardy Farm in Farmington, Melody Ridge Farm in Pittsfield and Conant Acres in Canton. Hardy Farm is an organic dairy operation run by Henry and Teresa Hardy. The well-diversified farm […]
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Alfred, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension in York County is offering a soil health workshop from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Friday, December 13 at the York County office, 45 Kennebunk Rd., Alfred. This workshop will provide growers with practice guidance to address soil health concerns and build healthier soils for long-term […]
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Falmouth, Maine — Alex Gayton, assistant EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) coordinator and social media coordinator and Kathy Savoie, Extension educator, were recently honored at the National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences 90th Annual Session. Gayton received the first place Eastern Region and the second place National Social Media Education Awards. She […]
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Waterville, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the annual Maine Forage Conference on November 8, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at Governor’s Restaurant, 376 Main Street in Waterville. The conference, which will feature a trade show with business vendors, is an opportunity for members of the dairy, equine and livestock […]
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Orono, Maine — Registration is open for University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s virtual Business Planning for Producers course. The course is designed for aspiring producers as well as new and beginning producers in the first or second year in production. Participants will learn about the core concepts of starting and operating a natural-resource based business […]
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Old Town, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a Field Day and kids’ Harvest Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rogers Farm, 914 Bennoch Road. This seasonal celebration will feature demonstrations, tastings, and art in the garden. Visitors can explore over 30 themed gardens, including […]
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Online — A short webinar series hosted by the Northeast Cover Crops Council, in collaboration with University of Vermont Extension, will be held every Wednesday from noon to 12:30 p.m. from August 21 to October 23. The webinars will be presented by educators and professionals from throughout the Northeast including Jason Lilley, Assistant Extension Professor […]
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Thomaston, Maine — The Maine New Farmers Project at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a farm visit on August 28, 2024 from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. at Grace Pond Farm, 530 Main Street in Thomaston. Farmer/owner Rhiannon Hampson will discuss their small-scale dairy and poultry production on the farm. This event […]
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Orono, Maine — Richard Brzozowski, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Professor Emeritus from New Gloucester, was awarded the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Hall of Fame Award in July at the 109th Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference held in Dallas, TX. This prestigious honor recognizes Extension educators for a lifetime of exemplary […]
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