Many farms across Maine have added alternative ways customers can obtain farm products to accommodate for social distancing in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Maine farmers are updating this database in an effort to increase public access to their farm products during this time. You can view the website and map at this farm product […]

As we continue to work through how best to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, from the perspective of retail farming, North Carolina State University has developed some very helpful factsheets.  You can view them at the links listed below, or visit their webpage for more information. Farmers Market COVID-19 info sheet U-Pick Farms COVID-19 info […]

The University of Vermont Extension has put together some helpful information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and how vegetable and fruit farmers can address this issue on their farms and within their markets. See Considerations for Fruit and Vegetable Growers Related to Coronavirus & COVID-19.

Maine Vegetable and Fruit School 2020 We have decided to cancel the 2020 Maine Vegetable and Fruit School, originally scheduled for April 8th, in Portland and April 9th, in Bangor. We ask for your patience as we begin processing refunds. We are currently looking into alternative educational options to provide pesticide credits. Thank you for […]

Northeast Mechanical Weed Control Expo Thursday, September 12, 2019 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM University of Maine Rogers Research Farm, 914 Bennoch Road, Old Town, Maine 04468 Venue Phone: 207.827.4695 Preregistration is required. Registration fee is $20 by September 5, $30 from September 6 – 11, or $40 on the day of the event. Lunch […]