Join one of the most engaging and impactful teachers on small farm finances, Julia Shanks, for a one-day intensive course that will focus on three core concepts: developing a chart of accounts, enterprise budgeting, and forecasting sales and expenses to build a cash flow projection for your farm. This daylong workshop will be part “lecture” […]

Thursday, Oct 23 from 11-12 EST The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE) is a national, farmer-first program funded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), USDA. The Northeast SARE region covers the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states of CT, DE, ME,MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, WV, VT and also DC. […]

Registration is open for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Business Planning for Producers course. This multi-session, web-based course offers a comprehensive introduction to business planning and is designed for aspiring and beginning producers who have up to two years of business records. Participants will learn the skills needed to identify financially and personally sustainable […]

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s (DACF) Maine Senior FarmShare Program (MSFP) is offering a workshop to help farmers build resilience in the face of changes that may create feelings of loss. This 90-minute workshop will be held virtually on Tuesday, September 30 from Noon to 1:30 PM. Join other farmers to learn […]

The First Annual Downeast Fishing Family Forum, will take place Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodlawn Event Center in Ellsworth. This inaugural gathering is designed specifically for fishing families along Maine’s Downeast coast to connect, share experiences, and address the most pressing challenges facing their communities. The Forum […]

Starting Your Farm Session 1: Accessing Resources October 1 5-7 on Zoom The “Starting Your Farm” workshop is a three-part Zoom series. First up is “Accessing Resources.” If you are interested in starting a farm, it is never too soon to consider your options of how to access land and capital resources. Join Maine’s field […]

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will open registration this September for two comprehensive horticulture education programs designed for aspiring professionals and passionate home gardeners alike. The Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training is ideal for individuals looking to explore a new career path, enhance existing skills, or launch a business in horticulture. This program blends flexible, […]

“Passion, Patience & Product: Starting a Native Plant Nursery,” will be held Monday, October 6, from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. Ivonne Vazquez, owner of Bas Rouge Farm & Forge, will share insights into launching and operating a native plant nursery, highlighting the values, logistics, and lessons that shape a sustainable business. The presentation is part […]

The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) invites members of the Maine agricultural, aquacultural, fishing communities and the general public, interested in learning and applying practical conflict resolution skills. This training is a 5-day hands-on, highly interactive mediation training taking place in Bangor, ME. Registration deadline is October 3rd. Completing this course also qualifies participants to […]

August 6, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Dooryard Farm in Camden The community is invited to join Matt Boucher, State Soil Scientist with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry, and Knox-Lincoln SWCD for the second of three Soil Health Field Days featuring the theme Water Dynamics and Reducing Tillage. The Soil Health Field Day […]