GenerationNext Seminars in Maine

UMaine Extension is working with Farm Credit East to hold a Maine-based GenerationNext Farmer Training Program. Are you a young Maine farmer who will be the next generation operator of a family business? Or, are you starting your own farm business in Maine? This program is for you!

Cost:

Free for Maine Farmers through UMaine Extension’s Equipping New Farmers with Practical Skills and Knowledge project.

Upcoming Seminars for 2024-2025:

Online Seminar

January 9 through February 20 from 2:00p.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Maine

Farm Credit East Auburn Office
615 Minot Avenue, Auburn, ME 04210
Dates: Thursday December 5, Wednesday January 8, Wednesday January 30

Farm Credit East Presque Isle Office
26 Rice Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769-2265
Dates: Wednesday December 4, Tuesday January 7, Tuesday January 29

New Hampshire

Farm Credit East Bedford Office
2 Constitution Drive, Bedford, NH 03110-6010
Dates: Tuesday December 10, January 7, February 4

Online sessions will be recorded so those who miss one can view them later.

To Register for GenerationNext Seminar, click here!

GenerationNext is a comprehensive ag business training program designed for people who may be part of the “next generation” of leaders taking management responsibility in an agricultural business, or entrepreneurs starting and growing businesses of their own. Either way, the course is designed to broaden your management expertise by covering areas such as:

  • Leadership and Management
  • Financial Management and Budgeting
  • Marketing
  • Risk Management
  • Strategic Planning and Farm Transfer

The program can help you:

  • Identify areas for personal growth and development
  • Acquire tools to help manage an agricultural business
  • Network with other young industry leaders

Questions?

Please email extension.newfarmer@maine.edu

Funding for this workshop is provided by the UMaine Extension’s Equipping New Farmers with Practical Skills and Knowledge Project: USDA NIFA Grant #2021-70033-35716.

If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Extension.newfarmer@maine.edu to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least seven days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.