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294 Crosby Brook Road in Unity A Specialty Potato Variety Showcase will be held at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners (MOFGA) Seed Swap and Scion Exchange. Sustainable Agriculture and […]
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A Specialty Potato Variety Showcase will be held at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners (MOFGA) Seed Swap and Scion Exchange. Sustainable Agriculture and Farm Business Management Educator, Brett Johnson will showcase specialty potatoes and discuss varietal performance. Visit MOFGA's 2025 Seed Swap & Scion Exchange webpage for more information. |
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Wednesday, April 2nd from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and optional field walk 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at Aldermere Farm Welcome Center, 20 Russell Ave, Rockport, ME 04856. Bring your own lunch. University of Maine Assistant Scientist, Bruce Hoskins, will discuss climate smart fertility management strategies for Maine, followed by a demonstration of best […]
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When: Wednesday, April 2 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, BYO lunch; Field walk at Erickson Fields Preserve 1:00-2:00 PM Where: Aldermere Farm Welcome Center, 20 Russell Ave, Rockport, ME 04856; field walk at Erickson Fields Preserve (164 West St. Rockport, ME) For more information, visit the Adaptation in Action: Climate Smart Soil Management Workshop, […]
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Soil fertility is subject to change over the course of the growing season and requires active management. A good fertility management program helps to ensure that commercial crop and forage production is efficient, as well as economically and environmentally sustainable. In recent years, extended periods of wet, dry or drought conditions have necessitated a fertility […]
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577 Mount View Road in Thorndike Soil Testing and Nutrient Management Workshop Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension Sustainable Agriculture Educator, Brett Johnson for an exploration of soil macro and micronutrients, general strategies for nutrient management in row crops, as well as a hands-on demonstration on how to take a soil sample for testing through […]
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Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension Sustainable Agriculture Educator, Brett Johnson for an exploration of soil macro and micronutrients, general strategies for nutrient management in row crops, as well as a hands-on demonstration on how to take a soil sample for testing through the UMaine Soil Testing Lab. Hosted by RSU 3 Adult and Community […] |
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UMaine Cooperative Extension is hosting the 30th Annual Rural Living Day on April 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Lincolnville Central School (523 Hope Road, Lincolnville)! The schedule includes a range of topics of interest to home gardeners, homesteaders, and commercial farm producers including small fruit production, keeping chickens, tool repair and maintenance, […]
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Save the Date! Location: Lincolnville Central School 523 Hope Rd. Lincolnville, ME And this year, join UMaine Extension for the 1st Annual Mid Coast Agroforestry Conference at Rural Living Day. More information coming soon! To be notified when registration opens, please fill out this Rural Living Day interest form.
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Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension for the 1st Annual Mid Coast Agroforestry Conference at the 30th Annual Rural Living Day. Agroforestry is the intentional integration of trees and shrubs into crop and animal farming systems to create environmental, economic, and social benefits. It has been practiced in the United States and around the […]
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Renae Moran, University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Tree Fruit Specialist , will explain and demonstrate the different pruning techniques for apple, peach, plum and pear trees. Learn about the different growth habits of fruit trees and how to distinguish flower buds from leaf buds as well as the different types of branches such as spurs […]
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Tour three home-scale orchards and discuss their annual maintenance and pruning with Renae Moran, apple specialist at University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Meet at the greenhouse at UMFK on Armory Road at 1:00 PM, parking in the new lot on Pleasant Street with the flag poles. Expect uneven terrain and some snow remaining. If you […]
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Join Us for the York County Spring Social! You’re invited to the York County Spring Social, a gathering for stakeholders to connect, collaborate, and celebrate our shared work in agriculture, horticulture, and environmental sustainability on April 16, 2025, at 6:00 pm. This event is an opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and discuss the future of […]
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Pre-registration is required (coming soon) and will be found on the Integrated Pest Management Spring Update for Christmas Tree Producers page. Legumes as cover crops: Cover and nitrogen to the soil Presenter: Dr. Jaime Garzon, Assistant Extension Professor and Forage Educator, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Legumes, such as clovers and birdsfoot trefoil, offer significant […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension Forage Educator, Dr. Jaime Garzon will give a talk titled "Legumes as cover crops: Cover and nitrogen to the soil”. During this presentation Dr. Garzon will report partial results of nitrogen fixation and cover of different varieties of alfalfa, clovers, and birdsfoot trefoil, as a product of the 2024 Maine […] |
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Producers of small ruminants (i.e., sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas) are invited to attend these workshops to learn about common parasites and their management. Additionally, equine owners may find some benefit from lectures and activities as the themes around parasite resistance and pasture management applies to horses, mules, and donkeys. Participants will become FAMACHA certified. […]
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Sign up for the MOFGA Beginning Farmer Support Hour, a Zoom space designed for beginning farmers who are in their first year of production. These will happen the third Monday of each month May-September from 4-5pm starting May 20th. Think of it as an office hours to bring all your questions and get support from […] |
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Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely, how to identify hazards, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. The course is open to all adults and youth interested. A Federal Certificate of Training will be issued at the end of the course after successful completion of the written test and driving […]
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Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely, how to identify hazards, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. The course is open to all adults and youth interested. A Federal Certificate of Training will be issued at the end of the course after successful completion of the written test and driving […]
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When: Wednesday, April 30 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Field walk 12:30-2:00 PM (Rain Date: Thursday, May 1) Where: Brodis Blueberries, 87 Jones Hill Rd, Hope, ME 04847 Bring your own lunch!
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Ponds are a key nature-based tool for tackling challenges such as biodiversity loss, and water scarcity. In this workshop, participants learn how to build and maintain a pond to enhance […]
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Join UMaine Cooperative Extension for a full day program focused on taking farm soil health practices to the next level. This program is for farmers who have experience with soil […]
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This session will highlight lessons learned from the Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training Program—a unique pathway for preparing the next generation of growers and green industry professionals, presented by Becca Long of UMaine Extension. For more information, visit the Training the Next Generation of the Green Industry webpage.
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