Maine Farm News

Maine Farm News is a monthly publication covering a variety of topics, resources, and events for Maine farmers.

These newsletters are being sent bi-weekly at this time. If you do not receive the newsletter in your inbox, please consider signing up for our newsletter in order to receive current information.

Bi-Weekly Maine Farm News

January 15th Edition:
- - In This Edition:
    - ARTICLES
      - Agricultural Infrastructure Investment Program
      - Green Industry Survey
      - New Extension Soil Health Short Course
      - Free Succession Planning Webinar Series
      - Whole Farm Planning for LGBTQ+ Farmer Communities
      - Avian Influenza Found in Newfoundland, CA
      - Northeast Cover Crop Council Conference Registration Open!
      - Elderberry Survey
    - OTHER INFO
      Upcoming Events, Resources, Payments Grants and Loans, Information for Livestock Keepers, Surveys
January 1st Edition:
- In This Edition:
  - ARTICLES
    - 2022 Ag Trades Show is Virtual
    - Veterinary Forensic Pathology and One Health
    - Pesticide Credits at the ATS – you must register to get credits
    - Agricultural Infrastructure Investment Program
  - OTHER INFO
    Upcoming Events, Resources, Payments Grants and Loans, Information for Livestock Keepers, Surveys

December 18th Edition:
- In This Edition:
  - ARTICLES
    - Social Media Training for Farmers January 25, 2022
    - 2022 Ag Trades Show is Virtual
    - $5,000 Grants for New England Farmers
    - Boundaries for a Thriving Business
    - MOFGA’s Journeyperson Program Now Accepting Applications
  - OTHER INFO
    Upcoming Events, Resources, Payments Grants and Loans, Information for Livestock Keepers, Surveys

December 4th Edition:
- In This Edition:
  - ARTICLES
    - Local Working Group Meetings (Jan. 5 & 6, 2022)
    - 1-on-1 Technical Assistance Opportunity
    - GenerationNext from Farm Credit East
    - Fertilizer Cost Calculation Tools Available
    - Heat Conservation in Greenhouses and High Tunnels Resource
    - Register now for the Online 2021 New England Fruit & Vegetable Conference!
    - Webinar on COVID-19 impacts to Maine’s Food System
  - OTHER INFO
    Upcoming Events, Resources, Payments Grants and Loans, Information for Livestock Keepers, Surveys

In every issue:

Edited by:

Donna Coffin, Extension Professor, donna.coffin@maine.edu
Tori Jackson, Extension Professor, tori.jackson@maine.edu
Jason Lilley, Extension Professional, jason.lilley@maine.edu
Rebecca Long, Extension Professional, rebecca.j.long@maine.edu

Information in this publication is provided purely for educational purposes. No responsibility is assumed for any problems associated with the use of products or services mentioned. No endorsement of products or companies is intended, nor is criticism of unnamed products or companies implied.

Photos by Edwin Remsberg and others.

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Contact Jason Lilley (Jason.lilley@maine.edu) with recommendations for blog post topics, or for expanded information about posted topics.