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Cooperative Extension: Livestock

  • 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, […]

  • 2025 Maine Cattlemen’s College

    Department of Conservation of Agriculture, and Forestry Building 18 Elkins Lane, Augusta, United States +1 more

    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 […]

    $75
  • Poultry Education for Backyard Producers

    UMaine Extension Penobscot County Office 307 Maine Avenue, Bangor, ME, United States

    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 […]

  • Small Ruminant Starter Weekend

    UMaine Extension Aroostook County Office 57 Houlton Road, Presque Isle, United States

    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 […]

    $50 – $120
  • 2026 Northeast Livestock Expo (NELE) – Youth Judging Clinic, Education and Show

    Windsor Fairgrounds 82 Ridge Rd, Windsor, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • 2026 Sheep Shearing School

    Sunrise Farm 508 Smithfield Road, Belgrade, ME, United States

    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 […]

    $350
  • The Good, the Bad, and the Weedy – Making Every Acre Count

    Knight Family Farm 30 Jones Road, Garland, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Technology Tuesday Series – June 30, 2026

    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, […]

    Free
  • Technology Tuesday Series – July 14, 2026

    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 […]

    Free

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