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June 2023
Safe Labor Movement with Cynthia Flores – Central Maine
MOFGA's Farm Training Project Safe Labor Movement with Cynthia Flores- Central Maine MOFGA Fairgrounds in Unity Wednesday, June 7, 5-7pm We see safe body movement essential for farmworker support so we are offering this workshop twice! This will be the central Maine location. This workshop will focus on body mechanics and movement patterns to help avoid potential work related musculoskeletal injuries while farming. We will discuss and practice ideal vs real and ways to modify to get the work done…
Find out more »Small Scale Veggie Production, Soil Health & Reduced Tillage
Please join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and The Greater Franklin Food Council during the 2023 Twilight Meeting Series. These casual meetings are a great place to learn and connect with other farmers and community members, while visiting some wonderful local farms. Come learn more about techniques you can use on your farm and the agricultural practices in your community! For more information, please visit the 2023 Twilight Meeting Series page.
Find out more »New Farmer Farm Visit Series – No Till farming in Bowdoinham
For more information and to find out how to register, visit the New Farmer Farm Visit Series – No Till farming page.
Find out more »Plantas Nativas para la Granja con Bas Rouge Farm & Forge
June 21 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm FREE En este taller hablaremos acerca de cómo identificamos ciertas plantas nativas y sus requisitos de crecimiento y propagación. Aprenderemos sobre el beneficio de estas plantas dentro del entorno de la granja para crear caminos alimentarios para polinizadores, hábitat, cercas naturales y cortavientos. Habrá una demostración sobre la variedad de sistemas de raíces, requisitos de luz, y humedad. También habrá una actividad práctica de propagación. Ivonne Vázquez es de Bas Rouge Farm & Forge, una granja…
Find out more »Blueberry Hill Farm Field Day 2023
Jonesboro, ME This year's field day will include talks from UMaine Wild Blueberry staff about IPM, disease and crop management, and the latest from UMaine's WBB research. It's an information-packed day. Lunch: Summer picnic with meat and vegetarian options. Cost: Free with donations accepted Pesticide Credits: 3 Registration is required.
Find out more »Integrated Pest Management in Christmas Tree Production
This workshop will focus on a systematic approach to pest management in Christmas tree production systems. Participants will learn about weed management and there will be a discussion on control of smooth bedstraw at Gooley’s Farm. Participants will also learn about two significant Christmas tree insect pests and will hear of some current research being carried out by UMaine Extension to control these pests. For more information and for pesticide credits, visit the Cooperative Extension in Somerset County's event page.
Find out more »Diversified Farming and Farmworker Social – MOFGA’s FTP
MOFGA's Farm Training Project Diversified Farming and Farmworker Social Seek-No-Further Farmstead in Monroe Wednesday, June 28nd, 5-7pm Seek-No-Further Farmstead is a small, queer-owned and operated farm in Monroe. They produce vegetables year-round, goat milk and yogurt, and early-season tulips using sustainable practices that maintain and improve soil and pasture health. Through a farm tour, Angela will share their diversified farming practices, including rotational grazing and intensive vegetable gardens. Following the tour, there will be an ice cream social for farm…
Find out more »July 2023
New Farmer Farm Visit Series – Small Tools for Small-Scale Farming
For more information and to find out how to register, visit the New Farmer Farm Visit Series – Small Tools for Small-Scale Farming page.
Find out more »FSA and NRCS Programs, Forage Production & Weed Management
Please join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and The Greater Franklin Food Council during the 2023 Twilight Meeting Series. These casual meetings are a great place to learn and connect with other farmers and community members, while visiting some wonderful local farms. Come learn more about techniques you can use on your farm and the agricultural practices in your community! For more information, please visit the 2023 Twilight Meeting Series page.
Find out more »New Farmer Twilight Meeting – Agritourism in Alna, ME
Please join the UMaine Extension’s Maine New Farmers’ Project for a New Farmers’ educational Twilight Meeting at SeaLyon Farm in Alna, ME. photo provided by SeaLyon Farm Date: July 18, 2023 from 5-7pm Address: 1788 Alna Rd, Alna ME FMI and to Register
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