July 3, 2019 Wednesday, 5 p.m. New Roots Cooperative Farm, 954 College Road, Lewiston Potluck to follow Come see New Roots Cooperative Farm, a New American-owned cooperative in practice and learn about worker co-op farms, farmland co-ops, marketing co-ops, labor co-ops and equipment sharing co-ops. You’ll learn about cooperative economic structure, democratic decision-making, and distribution […]
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As part of a new collaboration between UMaine Extension and the Climate Change Institute, we are hoping you (farmers) could help us understand where and what weather data you use on a daily basis by answering a few questions in this quick 8 question survey: Weather Tool Survey More project information: Lily Calderwood (Extension Wild […]
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WASHINGTON, June 13, 2019 — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announces that signup begins June 17 for the new Dairy Margin Coverage(DMC) program, the cornerstone program of the dairy safety net that helps dairy producers manage the volatility of milk and feed prices, operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Read […]
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Upcoming informational sessions on the Dairy Margin Coverage Program and a new crop insurance program, Dairy Revenue Protection. Dairy producers and service providers working in the dairy industry are encouraged to attend. Below is a list of dates the sessions are being offered. • June 19, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., FSA Office, 304 North Street, Houlton • July 18, […]
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June 26, 2019 Wednesday, 4:30pm-7:30pm UNH Woodman Horticultural Research Farm, 70 Spinney Lane Durham, NH Free to attend RSVP online at NHSoilHealth.org or by calling 603.749.3037 Featuring a two-wheel BCS tractor with various implements useful for vegetable growers, a no-till transplanter for planting and optimizing soil health, and tarping and roller crimper techniques for terminating […]
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June 26, 2019 Wednesday, 5:00 pm Morning Dew Farm, 5 Trails End Road, Newcastle Join farmers Brendan and Brady of Morning Dew Farm to learn how they have set up vegetable production systems for both riding tractors and walk behind BCS style tractors. Basic tractor safety will be covered. Potluck to follow. For more information […]
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Six River Farm 496 Browns Point Road, Bowdoinham 5:30 pm tour; 6:00 pm discussion Six River Farm is an organic vegetable farm in Bowdoinham which relies on a crew of twenty employees to grow, pack, and market a wide range of vegetable crops. Co-owner Nate Drummond will discuss all facets of […]
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June 17, 2019 Monday, 5:00pm-7:00 pm Blueberry Hill Farm 1643 US-1 Jonesboro, ME 04648 This is an important workshop for both organic and conventional growers of fruits and vegetables. For more information please contact Mary Michaud at 207.581.3175 or email her at mary.michaud@maine.edu
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June 16, 2019 Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Portersfield Cider, 255 Elmwood Road, Pownal Fee: $50; $35 for MOFGA members Registration Please bring your own bag lunch Learn about caring for your orchard through the summer and getting your orchard to a successful harvest in the fall. Led by MOFGA’s organic orchard educator C.J. Walke.
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June 7, 2019, South Paris, Christmas Tree Production workshop. For more information contact Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District at oxfordcountyswcd@gmail.com
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