Maine Sheep and Goat School

Wolfe's Neck Center 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, ME, United States

May 11, 2024 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Wolfe’s Neck Center, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, Maine Cost: $50-$120 (Lunch will be provided) Register Online New to sheep or goats? This workshop covers […]

$50 – $120

Sheep Shearing School

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

May 25, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 26, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sunrise Farm / North Belgrade Community Center 508 Smithfield Road, Belgrade, Maine 04917 (Google Map) Register Online Cost: Day 1 only - $100 Lunch will be provided on day 1. Day 1 (20 person limit): Basic sheep handling and […]

$100 – $200

Maine Small Ruminant Roundtable

Maine Fiber Frolic, Windsor Fairgrounds 82 Ridge Road, Windsor, Maine

Location: Maine Fiber Frolic, Windsor Fairgrounds, 82 Ridge Road, Windsor, Maine 04363 Inviting all small ruminant farmers, managers, veterinarians, and service providers: the Maine Small Ruminant Roundtable is a new community-driven group, where informed discussions on animal management practices, challenges, and needs are selected by you, and facilitated by UMaine Cooperative Extension and experts in […]

Pasture Walk in Monmouth, Maine

The Milkhouse 445 S Monmouth Rd., Monmouth, ME, United States

When: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Time: 11 a.m. Location: The Milkhouse, 445 South Monmouth Road, Monmouth, Maine 04259 Cost: Free Register Online Dr. Jaime Garzon, University of Maine Cooperative Extension forage specialist, will lead five pasture walks in five counties in Maine each year. Come to meet and learn about the production system and forage […]

Free

Pasture Walk in New Vineyard, Maine

Springside Farms 577 Anson Valley Rd., New Vineyard, ME, United States

When: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Time: 11 a.m. Location: Springside Farm, 577 Anson Valley Road, New Vineyard, Maine 04956 Cost: Free Register Online Dr. Jaime Garzon, University of Maine Cooperative Extension forage specialist, will lead five pasture walks in five counties in Maine each year. Come to meet and learn about the production system and […]

Free

2024 Tri-State Dairy Summer Workshop: Biosecurity

Michael Klahr Center 46 University Drive, Augusta, ME, United States

– Photo, UMaine Extension This annual meeting gives attendees an opportunity to learn about specific topics that may benefit the dairy industry. This event is a collaboration between the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, the University of Vermont, and the University of New Hampshire. Topics for this year's event will include: Biosecurity goals, returning and […]

Free

Pasture Walk in Searsmont, Maine

Faithful Venture Farm 17 Borough Rd., Searsmont, ME, United States

When: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Time: 11 a.m. Location: Faithful Venture Farm, 17 Borough Road, Searsmont, Maine 04973 Cost: Free Register Online Dr. Jaime Garzon, University of Maine Cooperative Extension forage specialist, will lead five pasture walks in five counties in Maine each year. Come to meet and learn about the production system and forage […]

Free

Pasture Walk in Freeport, Maine

Wolfe's Neck Center 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, ME, United States

When: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Time: 11 a.m. Location: The Wolfe's Neck Center Dairy Unit, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, Maine 04032 Cost: Free Register Online Dr. Jaime Garzon, University of Maine Cooperative Extension forage specialist, will lead five pasture walks in five counties in Maine each year. Come to meet and learn about the production […]

Free

Pasture Walk in Thomaston, Maine

Grace Pond Farm 530 Main St., Thomaston, ME

When: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Time: 11 a.m. Location: Grace Pond Farm, 530 Main Street, Thomaston, Maine 04861 Cost: Free Register Online Dr. Jaime Garzon, University of Maine Cooperative Extension forage specialist, will lead five pasture walks in five counties in Maine each year. Come to meet and learn about the production system and forage […]

Free

Maine Forage Conference

9:00 a.m.–2:15 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, beef cattle, small ruminants, and other livestock industries to come together, learn about forages from subject matter experts and colleagues, have good food, and attend a trade show. The […]

Beef Up Your Knowledge

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

February 11, 2025, 4:00 -7:00 p.m. Penobscot County Extension Office, 307 Maine Avenue, Bangor, Maine 04401 (Google Maps) Cost: $20 (meal provided) Register Online Beef Producers: Learn about bale grazing, […]

$20

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