Latest Past Events

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 […]

Pasture Walk in Thomaston, Maine

Grace Pond Farm 530 Main St., Thomaston

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 […]

Free

Pasture Walk in Freeport, Maine

Wolfe's Neck Center 184 Burnett Road, Freeport

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 […]

Free

Pasture Walk in Searsmont, Maine

Faithful Venture Farm 17 Borough Rd., Searsmont

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 […]

Free

2024 Tri-State Dairy Summer Workshop: Biosecurity

Michael Klahr Center 46 University Drive, Augusta

– 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 […]

Free

Pasture Walk in New Vineyard, Maine

Springside Farms 577 Anson Valley Rd., New Vineyard

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 […]

Free

Pasture Walk in Monmouth, Maine

The Milkhouse 445 S Monmouth Rd., Monmouth

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 […]

Free

Maine Small Ruminant Roundtable

Maine Fiber Frolic, Windsor Fairgrounds 82 Ridge Road, Windsor

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 […]

Sheep Shearing School

Sunrise Farm 508 Smithfield Road, Belgrade

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 Sheep and Goat School

Wolfe's Neck Center 184 Burnett Road, Freeport

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 important topics for successful sheep and goat ownership and production. University of Maine Cooperative Extension is working with Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's […]

$50 – $120

2024 Maine Dairy Seminar and MDIA Annual Meeting

Elks Lodge 76 Industrial Road, Waterville

A collaboration between the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Dairy Industry Association. Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial Road, Waterville, ME 04330 (Venue Map Below) Register Online Agenda 9:00 a.m. – Registration, Refreshments and Trade Show 9:30 a.m. – State dignitary 9:50 a.m. – Speaker John Winchell 10:50 a.m. – Break 11:00 a.m. – MDIA […]

Free

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