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.
Deep Compost Mulch Field Day at Sound Pine Farm — August 25, 2026
New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference (link will open in new window) — December 15-17, 2026
Agritourism Webinar Series (hosted by MDACF) — several dates and topics:
- Financial Access – August 25, 4 pm
- Collaboration & Partnerships – September 16, 4 pm
- Discussion & Q&A – October 6, 4 pm
Great Lakes Tek Flex for Specialty Crop Growers — September 10-11, 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
Maine Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Association’s Spring Twilight Meeting
Fruit Tree Pruning and Grafting Classes for 2025
Invasive Plant Educational Workshops