• Getting Started in Strawberry Production

    University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District, is offering a workshop on getting started in strawberry production. Lesson with Q and A at Aldermere Farm Welcome Center, 20 Russell Ave. in Rockport, followed by a planting demonstration at Erickson Fields Preserve, 164 West […]

    $20
  • Staying Safe and Working Strong: Practical Injury Prevention and Adaptive Tools for Farmers

    Maine AgrAbility will present and demonstrate assistive technologies and adaptive tools for use on small-scale farms and in gardens. Participants will learn about tools and ergonomic practices that increase productivity, reduce pain, and support mobility. Physical tools will be available for demonstration, and participants are encouraged to ask questions. Information about the Maine AgrAbility program […]

  • Maine Agricultural Mediation Program: “A Healthy Farm Is Nothing Without a Healthy Farmer”

    The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP), part of UMaine Extension’s Health & Wellness Programs, supports farmers, fishermen, food system workers, teams, and families through difficult conversations and conflict resolution. MAMP assists with interpersonal and business-related conflicts, navigation of USDA-related issues, and building confidence with personal finances. The program focuses on sustainable, self-built solutions to strengthen […]

  • International Fruit Tree Association Summer Tour

    International Fruit Tree Association Summer Tour

    Hudson Valley, New York The International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA), together with regional partners, is planning a multi-day tour showcasing the Hudson Valley’s diverse tree fruit systems. Tour highlights will include commercial orchards, research facilities, and innovative marketing models. Participants can expect a strong emphasis on grower-led insights related to finished fruit production, value-added enterprises […]

  • International Fruit Tree Association Summer Tour

    International Fruit Tree Association Summer Tour

    Hudson Valley, New York The International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA), together with regional partners, is planning a multi-day tour showcasing the Hudson Valley’s diverse tree fruit systems. Tour highlights will include commercial orchards, research facilities, and innovative marketing models. Participants can expect a strong emphasis on grower-led insights related to finished fruit production, value-added enterprises […]

  • International Fruit Tree Association Summer Tour

    International Fruit Tree Association Summer Tour

    Hudson Valley, New York The International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA), together with regional partners, is planning a multi-day tour showcasing the Hudson Valley’s diverse tree fruit systems. Tour highlights will include commercial orchards, research facilities, and innovative marketing models. Participants can expect a strong emphasis on grower-led insights related to finished fruit production, value-added enterprises […]

  • International Fruit Tree Association Summer Tour

    International Fruit Tree Association Summer Tour

    Hudson Valley, New York The International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA), together with regional partners, is planning a multi-day tour showcasing the Hudson Valley’s diverse tree fruit systems. Tour highlights will include commercial orchards, research facilities, and innovative marketing models. Participants can expect a strong emphasis on grower-led insights related to finished fruit production, value-added enterprises […]

  • International Fruit Tree Association Summer Tour

    International Fruit Tree Association Summer Tour

    Hudson Valley, New York The International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA), together with regional partners, is planning a multi-day tour showcasing the Hudson Valley’s diverse tree fruit systems. Tour highlights will include commercial orchards, research facilities, and innovative marketing models. Participants can expect a strong emphasis on grower-led insights related to finished fruit production, value-added enterprises […]

  • International Fruit Tree Association Summer Tour

    International Fruit Tree Association Summer Tour

    Hudson Valley, New York The International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA), together with regional partners, is planning a multi-day tour showcasing the Hudson Valley’s diverse tree fruit systems. Tour highlights will include commercial orchards, research facilities, and innovative marketing models. Participants can expect a strong emphasis on grower-led insights related to finished fruit production, value-added enterprises […]