Farm Practices for Managing Water Webinar
OnlineThis webinar will focus on soil health and engineering practices that can help farmers mitigate the negative effects of too much water. Participants will learn an overview of techniques, and […]
Cooperative Extension: New Farmers
Cooperative Extension: New Farmers
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Basics of Composting: From Scraps to Soil
UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, Falmouth, MaineInterested in turning your food scraps and waste into nourishment for your plants? For more information and to register, visit the Tidewater Farm Events page.
$5 – $15
Planting an Herb Garden Workshop
UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, Falmouth, MaineMeet the gardeners at the Tidewater Farm Herb Garden, learn about popular herbs and how to grow them and develop a plan for your own garden space. Refreshments and recipes […]
$5 – $15
Tractor Safety
Come join UMaine Extension and the Maine New Farmers Project on May 7, 2024, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at KVCC in Hinckley, Maine for a farm visit about Tractor Safety and Equipment Maintenance with UMaine Extension's Jason Lilley. This is a good chance for new farmers to learn about tractor safety and maintenance and to […]
Free
Maine Meat Cutting School
UMaine Hitchner Hall Orono, MaineA Three-Day Course in Professional Meat Cutting/Processing The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is working with the School of Food and Agriculture, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, and the University of Kentucky to offer a three-day course in professional meat cutting/processing, with a third day set aside for any spillover and classroom learning […]
$500
Tax Implications for Farm Transitions Webinar
OnlineDecisions regarding farm property transfer are critical in estate, retirement, and succession planning. Making the best decisions starts with understanding the different ways of transferring property ownership and the common […]
Maine Sheep and Goat School
Wolfe's Next Center 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, MaineNew to sheep or goats? This workshop covers important topics for successful sheep and goat ownership and production. University of Maine Cooperative Extension is working with Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Animal Health Team and the Wolfe’s Neck Center to bring educational programming to new farmers in Maine. To see the agenda, learn […]
$50 – $120
LGBTQ+ Farmworker May Day
The goal of this day is for LGBTQ+ farmers, farmworkers, and land stewards to build confidence in safety skills, get excited for the farm season, and feel connected to identity-based community. For more information and registration, please fill out MOFGA's LGBTQ+ Farmworker May Day sign-up form.
Free
Beginning Farmer Support Hour
Online +1 moreSign 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 […]
Harvest and Storage of Vegetables, Hay Production
Come join UMaine Extension and the Maine New Farmers Project on May 21, 2024, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at King Hill Farm in Penobscot, Maine for a farm visit about Vegetable Harvest and Storage techniques and Hay Production with Paul Schultz of King Hill Farm. This is a good chance for new farmers to learn […]
Free