Upcoming Events
Throughout the year, University of Maine Cooperative Extension at Highmoor Farm provides various learning opportunities — to learn more about our staff’s work in fruit and vegetable research as well as how to apply that information to the growing and care of your own fruit and vegetable crops.
Farm Tractor Safety Course — multiple dates and locations
- Sidney – April 13, April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11 (Exam)
- Turner – April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18, June 1 (Exam)
Maine Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Association’s Spring Twilight Meeting — June 4, 2026
York County Farmers’ Network Speaker Series 2026
- April 09, 2026 How to Develop a Marketing Strategy for Your Farm Business
- April 11, 2026 Tree Pruning Workshop
- April 29, 2026 Staying Safe and Working Strong: Practical Injury Prevention and Adaptive Tools for Farmers
- May 07, 2026 Maine Agricultural Mediation Program: “A Healthy Farm Is Nothing Without a Healthy Farmer”
- June 15, 2026 York County Farmers’ Network Social
Summer Tour at Highmoor Farm — July 29, 2026
Resilient Sugarbush Management — ongoing
Click for a list of UMaine Cooperative Extension events, workshops and classes offered throughout the state.
For events, workshop and classes offered from other organizations to assist beginning farmers, follow the Maine Farm News newsletter.
Past Events
Maine Pomological Society Summer Tour
Maine Vegetable and Fruit School
Maine Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Association’s Fall Twilight Meeting
Fruit Tree Pruning and Grafting Classes for 2025
Invasive Plant Educational Workshops