“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 […]
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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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Please join Farm Aid on Tuesday, June 3 at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) for a training on Disaster Preparedness for the Agricultural Community. Dan Frazen, Agriculture Emergency Coordinator for the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), will take us through An Overview of Agriculture Emergency Management. Dan will introduce us to Agriculture Emergency Management and Emergency […]
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June 12, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Jacki Martinez Perkins and Nicolas Lindholm of MOFGA, in partnership with the Cumberland County Food Security Council, built a financial analysis tool to help support and inform historically underserved farmers in Maine raise culturally important livestock species. This spreadsheet tool is meant to use current, real-world […]
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The community is invited to join Matt Boucher, State Soil Scientist with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry, and Knox-Lincoln SWCD to hear about “cover cops” for the first of three Soil Health Field Days. The Soil Health Field Day Series will feature three hands-on soil health trainings to support farmers in implementing […]
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Athletes in Overalls: Injury Risk ManagementJune 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm4-part Zoom SeriesTuesdays, May 27 — June 177:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Sliding Scale $0 – $45 For those interested in in-depth coverage of risk avoidance and management of musculoskeletal injuries. Information will include movement self-advocacy and considerations for implementing change within a farm’s […]
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The 2025 Convergence will explore how shifts in the food system can advance social and racial equity while increasing climate resilience. Topics will include food sovereignty and access, the Local Food Count effort, impacts of federal and state policies (and funding of course), and much more! Virtual and in-person sessions beginning May 12, 2025. Registration […]
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Join us for a free, beginner-friendly virtual workshop exploring the basics of greenhouse technology tailored to the needs of Maine growers. Whether you’re new to controlled environment agriculture or looking to upgrade an existing setup. This workshop will take place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information and […]
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