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 […]
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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 […]
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Maine Farmland Trust’s (MFT) Climate Resilience Team is offering Climate Consults for farmers who are looking for climate resilience technical assistance (e.g. slope and drainage analysis, exploring alternative cropping/grazing systems, connection with other ME farmers). Farmers are able to connect with a member of MFT’s Climate team to plan a site visit and develop customized […]
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New and beginning farmers face a wide range of barriers when launching or growing their operations, from uncertain markets and extreme weather to land access and financing challenges. A clear, practical business plan can make all the difference. For more information, visit the SARE Basics of Farm Business Planning bulletin webpage.
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June 20, 20256:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Spiller Farm$10 – dinner included Join York County Farmers and Growers at Bill and Anna Spiller’s farm for a Strawberry Social. This casual gathering presents an excellent opportunity for York County Farmers and Growers new and old to meet, share valuable insights and connect. This is a lovely […]
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Join this unique networking forum to discuss the physical, psychological, and behavioral healthcare needs of Maine’s land and sea farming and fishing communities. Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Maple Hill Farm Inn and Conference Center in Hallowell. Lunch will be provided and there is no cost to attend. For […]
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Announcing the Farmers’ Guide to COVID-19 Relief. Several of the programs discussed in this Guide are the product of the CARES Act—technically known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. The CARES Act became law on March 27, 2020. This guide will focus on how these various programs can provide relief to farmers. […]
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NCAT agriculture specialists have been posting videos featuring strategies by themselves and others for dealing with the COVID- 19 pandemic. In this video, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Colin Mitchell discusses how his local farmers market in San Antonio, TX has adapted to a drive-thru farmers market during the COVID 19 crisis. He then takes you […]
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New Ventures, “Grow Your Business Online” is a self-paced, tuition-free course, with a May 15, 2020 end date. Enroll at any time. Signup today for New Ventures Maine course
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Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry continues to ensure functions critical to the agency and industry needs are met and carried out in the interest of public safety and public health. To keep our agricultural producers, businesses, and service providers as up-to-date as possible on health and safety issues with the ongoing COVID-19 situation, […]
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