The Flowering in the North conference is back — and bigger than ever! Mark your calendars and plan to join us as we bring together flower growers, researchers, and industry professionals from across the Northeast for three days of learning, connection, and inspiration. For a full schedule and to register, visit the Flowering in the […]

Join local Farm Family agent, Thea Champlin, for a down-to-earth look at farm insurance and risk management. With years of experience working on horse farms, Thea—owner of The Champlin Agency—shares real-life stories and simple, practical strategies to help farmers protect what matters most and keep their operations resilient. To register, visit the York County Farmers' […]

A beginner-friendly workshop introducing the fundamentals of greenhouse technology for Maine growers. Topics include: Types of greenhouse structures and materials Heating, cooling, and ventilation systems Basic automation and environmental controls Common challenges and low-cost solutions for small and mid-size farms The session also covers how greenhouse systems can extend the growing season, improve crop quality, […]

Ensuring high-quality, pathogen-free seed is essential for organic crop production, yet organic standards limit conventional chemical treatments. This seminar highlights emerging non-thermal, non-chemical sanitation methods—particularly pulsed electric fields (PEF) and ozone-based technologies. Participants will learn how PEF disrupts microbial cells through electroporation, and how ozone provides rapid microbial inactivation without harmful residues. Both approaches show […]