November 20, 2018 is the sales closing date for the 2019 crop year It’s that time of year when you need to review your crop insurance options! Apple crop insurance protects a producer’s average crop yields from weather-related issues causing yield loss. Producers can choose to insure their apple crop at a catastrophic level (CAT) […]

Greetings! Do you own a grain-based business in Maine? The 2018 Technical Assistance Grant Program is now accepting applications. See full details about the program and the proposal requirements below. Warmest regards, Maine Grain Alliance The Maine Grain Alliance seeks applications to award mini-grants of $250 – $1,000. The mini-grants are to fund need-based technical […]

Please visit the University of New Hampshire Extension website for information on the “Expand Your Tunnel Vision II: 2018 High Tunnel Production Conference”. This conference is for high tunnel vegetable growers and agricultural service providers of all experience levels. Expand Your Tunnel Vision II: 2018 High Tunnel Production Conference Monday, December 3, from 1:00 p.m. […]

Farmers, Ranchers and Foresters Encouraged to Sign-In/Sign-Up Bangor, ME – October 17, 2018 – Farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers in Maine have new online options to access U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs. Through USDA’s new streamlined process producers can now register, track and manage their applications for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) and 2017 […]

November 15, 2018 is the sales closing date Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) crop insurance protects grazing or haying acres against a single peril – lack of precipitation. Producers must enroll with a licensed crop insurance agent before the November 15 deadline for 2019 coverage. To learn more about PRF and to hear from a […]

Want to fine-tune your high tunnel crop production? This conference is for high tunnel vegetable growers and agricultural service providers of all experience levels. There will be plenty of opportunities to share expertise and learn from one another. At the Manchester Downtown Hotel 700 Elm Street – Manchester, NH. Register by November 26, 2018. $75 […]

We are seeking input regarding a research and education project with the goal of consolidating postharvest information in a single set of resources. Our proposed project aims to consolidate existing knowledge, best practices, and new developments in postharvest equipment, infrastructure, and buildings into a web-based handbook, workshop curriculum / educational materials and recorded videos. Where […]

Wednesday, October 17, 4-8pm at Flight Deck Brewing (11 Atlantic Ave, Brunswick). Local beer, local food, local music and friends! Have a food system business or organization to promote? Let us help you enter it in the Maine Food Atlas! Looking for music and dinner? Enjoy The Whatley Brothers and Cook’s Takes Flight (music begins […]

December 3, 2018 Augusta Civic Center Augusta, Maine Nearly 30% of New England’s farmers are likely to exit farming in the next 10+ years, and 9 out of 10 of them are farming without a young farmer alongside. At the same time, access to land is one of the biggest challenges for beginning farmers in […]

Are you looking toward your farm transition? Bedford, NH: at Farm Credit East 2 Constitution Drive, Bedford, NH 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. December 12, 2018, January 10, 2019, and February 7, 2019 Your commitment of three winter days will allow you to develop a concrete succession plan for your farm business, your land and […]