Wednesday, November 18, 2026
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Augusta Civic Center (Pine Tree Room), 76 Community Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330
Cost: $25 single; $50 vendor
Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension for the 2026 Maine Forage Conference on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Pine Tree Room at the Augusta Civic Center.
The annual conference brings together livestock producers, agricultural service providers, and industry stakeholders from throughout Maine for educational presentations, producer discussions, and networking.
This year’s conference highlights include:
- Silvopasture: Learn practical approaches to designing and managing shade-tolerant forage systems in wooded agricultural settings.
- Farmer panel: Hear local producers discuss their experiences integrating livestock into wooded areas, or bringing trees into pastures, including challenges, successes, and lessons learned. Audience questions will follow.
- Pasture weed management: Explore practical strategies for managing weeds in grazing environments.
- Maine Hay Contest Awards: Recognize this year’s award-winning forage producers.
- Trade show and networking: Meet agricultural businesses, service providers, and other producers.
A coffee break and lunch will be provided.
Registration
General admission: $25 per person.
Vendor registration: $50. Includes admission and lunch for up to two people, one display table, and two chairs.
Registration closes Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.
Full refunds are available for cancellations requested by Nov. 11, 2026.
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Questions and accommodations
For event questions, contact Melissa Libby Babcock at 207.581.2788 or melissa.libby1@maine.edu.
If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Melissa Libby Babcock at 207.581.2788 or melissa.libby1@maine.edu by Nov. 9, 2026.