{"id":7153,"date":"2026-03-27T09:58:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/?p=7153"},"modified":"2026-03-27T09:58:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:58:51","slug":"greenhouse-education-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/2026\/03\/27\/greenhouse-education-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Greenhouse Education Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>University of Maine Cooperative Extension is launching the Greenhouse Education Program, to provide practical, research-based education on greenhouse production and greenhouse technologies for Maine growers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program is designed for farmers, commercial growers, homesteaders, hobby growers, and others interested in greenhouse production. A key goal of the program is to deliver greenhouse education in every Maine county, expanding access to reliable, locally relevant training across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program begins with <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/ornamental-horticulture\/greenhouse-education-program\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/ornamental-horticulture\/greenhouse-education-program\/\">Basics of Greenhouse Technology<\/a>, a one-hour introductory workshop covering greenhouse structures, heating, cooling, ventilation, automation, and practical solutions for small and mid-size operations. Additional modules planned for Fall 2026 will address topics such as greenhouse design, environmental management, root-zone systems, water quality and sanitation, and emerging technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please check out <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/ornamental-horticulture\/greenhouse-education-program\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/ornamental-horticulture\/greenhouse-education-program\/\">The Greenhouse Education Program page<\/a> for updated schedules for programming in your county and sign up for our mailing list.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>University of Maine Cooperative Extension is launching the Greenhouse Education Program, to provide practical, research-based education on greenhouse production and greenhouse technologies for Maine growers. The program is designed for farmers, commercial growers, homesteaders, hobby growers, and others interested in greenhouse production. 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