2025 Maine Forage Conference
Monday, October 27, 2025 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Governor’s Ballroom, 376 Main Street, Waterville, Maine 04901 The annual Maine Forage Conference is an excellent opportunity for members of the dairy, equine, […]
Monday, October 27, 2025 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Governor’s Ballroom, 376 Main Street, Waterville, Maine 04901 The annual Maine Forage Conference is an excellent opportunity for members of the dairy, equine, […]
This workshop focuses on two significant parasites impacting sheep, goats, and other small ruminants—meningeal worm (brain worm) and lungworm. Participants will learn about the risks, prevention, and management of meningeal […]
Department of Conservation of Agriculture and Forestry Building/Deering Building90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, Maine 04330 Cost: Registration Fee: $75 Maine Beef Producers Association Members: $50 Select Sires Artificial Insemination Manual: $50 (Highly […]
This workshop focuses on two significant parasites impacting sheep, goats, and other small ruminants—meningeal worm (brain worm) and lungworm. Participants will learn about the risks, prevention, and management of meningeal […]
December 15, 2025 8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. University of Maine Penobscot County Extension office 307 Maine Avenue, Bangor, Maine 04401 Cost: Free Register Online Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension for a half-day educational program designed for small-scale poultry producers and backyard chicken keepers. This session will focus on chick brooding, winter poultry care, basic […]
This workshop focuses on two significant parasites impacting sheep, goats, and other small ruminants—meningeal worm (brain worm) and lungworm. Participants will learn about the risks, prevention, and management of meningeal […]
May 2-3, 2026, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (both days) UMaine Extension Aroostook County Office 57 Houlton Road, Presque Isle, Maine 04769 Cost: $50-$120 (Adult sliding scale); Free for youth Register Online […]
Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, Maine May 15 to 17, 2026 Cost: Free Register Online Join us for three exciting days of hands-on learning, skill-building, and fun at the North East Livestock Expo (NELE). This youth-focused event brings together families, students, and industry professionals to explore the world of livestock and agriculture in an engaging and supportive […]
May 30–31, 2026 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (both days) North Belgrade Community Center (and Sunrise Farm) 508 Smithfield Road, Belgrade, Maine 04917 (Google Maps) Cost: $350 Register Online Audit Option: $40 for both days, or $25 per day: Register for Audit Option This two-day workshop is for individuals interested in learning to shear sheep on the […]
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Knight Family Farm 30 Jones Road, Garland, Maine 04939 Cost: Free Register Online About the Program For many livestock producers, pasture is one of the most valuable resources on the farm. Knowing how much forage is available, how efficiently livestock are using it, and which plant species make up […]
June 30, 2026 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Newburgh and Old Town, Maine (see agenda below for location details) Cost: Free Register Online This event, hosted in collaboration with Central Maine Dairy, […]
July 14, 2026 10:00 a.m.-noon Hardy Farm, 360 Weeks Mills Road, Farmington, Maine 04938 Cost: Free Register Online This event, hosted in collaboration with Stonyfield and Smaxtec, focuses on innovative […]
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