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“So, You Want to Farm in Maine?” Course

October 9, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

| $50
farmer with freshly-picked lettuce

This multi session course is designed for people who want to start a profitable farm or expand their farm hobby into a profitable business.

Instructors: Jason Lilley, Sustainable Agriculture Professional, Tori Jackson, Extension Educator: Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Frank Wertheim, Extension Educator, Agriculture/Horticulture, UMaine Extension

Textbook: Starting and Running Your Own Small Farm Business by Sara Aubrey

Cost: $50 per person* (includes textbook)

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If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program, please call Lynne Hazelton at 207.781.6099 or 800.287.1471 (in Maine) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however all requests will be considered.

Details

Date:
October 9, 2018
Time:
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost:
$50
Event Categories:
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Website:
https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/sywtfim/

Organizer

Lynne Hazelton
Phone
207.781.6099
Email
lynne.b.hazelton@maine.edu

Venue

UMaine Regional Learning Center
75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104
Falmouth, ME 04105 United States
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Phone
207.781.6099 or 1.800.287.1471 (in Maine)
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