Maine Farmer Resource Network

Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education grants are available. Farmer Grants are for commercial producers who have an innovative idea they want to test using a field trial, on-farm demonstration, marketing initiative or other technique. A technical advisor must also be involved. Deadlines vary, and application materials will be released midsummer online.

Weather-based crop management tools are a strategy farmers can use to increase resilience to extreme weather. Farmers and service providers are invited to five sessions about using weather-based tools 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Augusta Civic Center, Howard Room, 76 Community Drive. The free sessions, to be held during the Maine Agricultural Trades […]

The Division of Agricultural Resource Development at the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (DACF) has released its Request for Proposals for the 2019 Agricultural Development Grants. This program provides grants to conduct market promotion, market research and development, value-added processing and new technology demonstration projects. Public agencies, private companies (such as farms and […]

A New Year’s goal, or resolution: Improve on-farm communication with UMaine Extension – for farmers and farm teams Do you find yourself wondering “what should I say?” or asking “what did I say?” Do you ever feel tongue-tied talking with customers or concerned about their reaction? Are you worried about discussing problems with your partner? […]

There will be a Core Training for Private and Agricultural Basic pesticide licenses on January 15, 2019 during the Agricultural Trade show at the Augusta Civic Center. The Core exam and any selected commodity exams will be proctored following the training. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. When spots are filled individuals will be […]

Have you experienced challenges finding good labor on your farm? If this is the case, you are not alone. Join the Farm Labor Link Network, MOFGA, University of Cooperative Extension, the Maine Department of Labor, legal experts, and fellow farmers for back to back sessions to explore options and share ideas for addressing farm labor […]

Augusta Civic Center, January 15-17 This three day event offers many opportunities to earn pesticide recertification credits. View the sessions offering credits (PDF): Calibration Pollinators Plant diseases Emerging invasive insects and so much more! There will also be a Core Training for Private and Agricultural Basic pesticide licenses on January 15, 2019. Pre-registration is required, […]

A winter meeting to share knowledge about Zone 5 growing, marketing, and designing with farm fresh flowers. Pre-Conference: Focus on Design & Management for Weddings Date: January 28, 2019 Location: Abromson Center of the University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME Cost: $400 per person Register online Looking to grow your wedding and event design game? […]

Thursday, January 17, 2019 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM Maine Agricultural Trades Show Fort Western Room, Augusta Civic Center 76 Community Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330 Preregistration is strongly encouraged. Please register by January 11, 2019. Are you interested in growing strawberries as a commercial crop? Would this crop work well on your land? Would strawberries […]

Join us for an upcoming webinar on Orientation to Agricultural Worker Health! Tuesday, December 18th, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, CST This training program is intended to provide new health center staff members with an orientation to the migrant and seasonal agricultural worker population and the Migrant Health Program. This webinar will provide an orientation […]