University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District, is offering a workshop on getting started in strawberry production on Thursday, April 23 from 4 p.m.–6 p.m. at Aldermere Farm, 20 Russell Ave, Rockport. Getting Started in Strawberry Production is designed for people who want […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is launching the Greenhouse Education Program, to provide practical, research-based education on greenhouse production and greenhouse technologies for Maine growers. The program is designed for farmers, commercial growers, homesteaders, hobby growers, and others interested in greenhouse production. A key goal of the program is to deliver greenhouse education in every […]
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Normalizing Farm Financials – Drivers of GrowthMarch 19,2026 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center, Unity At this year’s conference we will be building off the conversation of our last Normalizing Farm Financials series session, and will look at drivers of growth and how they impact decision making around investments, family needs, […]
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Applications for this program are now open. This grant funds research and/or education projects that are led by a researcher, educator, or agricultural service provider working with at least one farmer, exploring innovative topics through experiments, surveys, prototypes, on-farm demonstrations, or other research and education techniques. Partnership Grants are capped at $30,000 and typically run […]
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Every farm has a different path to succession. Sometimes developing that path can be challenging if you feel like you don’t have the time to talk through the process. If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed with succession planning, join our goal-oriented group, where you’ll work alongside fellow farmers to understand the process and focus on […]
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The session uses real farm financial examples to guide decision-making and assess risk. Catherine Durkin of Calyx Farm and MFT discusses how her farm makes crop planning decisions using sales and financial data. Jed Beach of 3 Bug Farm and FarmSmart discusses the process he and his wife use to regularly check in on their […]
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The Flowering in the North conference is back — and bigger than ever! Mark your calendars and plan to join us as we bring together flower growers, researchers, and industry professionals from across the Northeast for three days of learning, connection, and inspiration. For more information and registration links, please visit the Flowering in the […]
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Online Course: January 20 – April 2, 2026Classes held: Tuesday and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.Cost: $195 for 11 weeks of online instruction (scholarships available)For: Beginning Farmers (less than 10 years of farming experience), Veterans, Veteran Family Members Classes are taught by subject matter experts and cover topics including vegetable and fruit production, Integrated pest […]
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Upcoming Workshops and Programs: January 08, 2026 Composting and Its UtilizationFebruary 19, 2026 Protecting What Matters: A Practical Look at Farm Insurance and Risk ManagementFebruary 26, 2026 Basics of Greenhouse TechnologyMarch 05, 2026 Non-Thermal Seed Treatment Solutions for Organic Farming SystemsMarch 19, 2026 Build a Better Business Workshops – York CountyApril 09, 2026 How to […]
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Augusta, MaineJanuary 28, February 25, and March 25, 2026 Farm Succession School is designed for senior farmers who are ready to dig in and start building their plan for a future farm transfer. The curriculum is designed to help farmers think through the many aspects of succession planning, clarify vision and goals, get next steps […]
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