Beekeeping Courses
Beekeeping Courses
University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County is offering beginner and intermediate beekeeping courses starting in February 2025. To learn more about what each course has to offer and […]
Cooperative Extension: New Farmers
Cooperative Extension: New Farmers
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Boots to Bushels Training Program for New England
Boots to Bushels Training Program for New England
The University of Rhode Island Boots to Bushel (URI B2B) - Market Garden Training for New England is a comprehensive 9 – month market garden training program for beginning farmers, […]
Free
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Beekeeping Courses
Beekeeping Courses
University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County is offering beginner and intermediate beekeeping courses starting in February 2025. To learn more about what each course has to offer and […]
Boots to Bushels Training Program for New England
Boots to Bushels Training Program for New England
The University of Rhode Island Boots to Bushel (URI B2B) - Market Garden Training for New England is a comprehensive 9 – month market garden training program for beginning farmers, […]
Free
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Boots to Bushels Training Program for New England
Boots to Bushels Training Program for New England
The University of Rhode Island Boots to Bushel (URI B2B) - Market Garden Training for New England is a comprehensive 9 – month market garden training program for beginning farmers, […]
Free
Beekeeping Courses
Beekeeping Courses
University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County is offering beginner and intermediate beekeeping courses starting in February 2025. To learn more about what each course has to offer and […]
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Adaptation in Action: Climate Adaptation Planning
Adaptation in Action: Climate Adaptation Planning
When: Wednesday March 5 from 10:00-2:00 PM BYO lunch (Snow date Thursday March 6) Where: Aldermere Farm Welcome Center, 20 Russell Ave, Rockport, ME 04856 For more information, visit the Climate Adaptation Planning page.
$25.00
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Boots to Bushels Training Program for New England
Boots to Bushels Training Program for New England
The University of Rhode Island Boots to Bushel (URI B2B) - Market Garden Training for New England is a comprehensive 9 – month market garden training program for beginning farmers, […]
Free
Beekeeping Courses
Beekeeping Courses
University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County is offering beginner and intermediate beekeeping courses starting in February 2025. To learn more about what each course has to offer and […]
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Boots to Bushels Training Program for New England
Boots to Bushels Training Program for New England
The University of Rhode Island Boots to Bushel (URI B2B) - Market Garden Training for New England is a comprehensive 9 – month market garden training program for beginning farmers, […]
Free
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Boots to Bushels Training Program for New England
Boots to Bushels Training Program for New England
The University of Rhode Island Boots to Bushel (URI B2B) - Market Garden Training for New England is a comprehensive 9 – month market garden training program for beginning farmers, […]
Free
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Renovating Old Apple Trees Workshop
Renovating Old Apple Trees Workshop
Do you have an apple tree you’ve always wondered how to prune? Come join Nick Rowley, University of Maine Cooperative Extension sustainable agriculture professional, Bella Russo Extension AgrAbility Coordinator and […]
Free – $15
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Beginning Farmer Support Hour
Beginning Farmer Support Hour
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 […]
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Boots to Bushels Training Program for New England
Boots to Bushels Training Program for New England
The University of Rhode Island Boots to Bushel (URI B2B) - Market Garden Training for New England is a comprehensive 9 – month market garden training program for beginning farmers, […]
Free
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Ecological Designs for Farms
Ecological Designs for Farms
In this workshop, Jesse Watson from Maine Ecological Design School will introduce the Ecological Design process and principles that go into this type of planning process. Some considerations include: categories […]
$25.00
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Adaptation in Action: Climate Smart Ecological Designs for Farms
Adaptation in Action: Climate Smart Ecological Designs for Farms
When: Wednesday March 19 from 10:00-3:00 BYO lunch (Snow date Thursday March 20) Where: Aldermere Farm Welcome Center 20 Russell Ave, Rockport, ME 04856 for morning session; Erickson Fields Preserve, 164 West Street, […]
$25.00
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Measuring Farm Profitability with Accurate Records
Measuring Farm Profitability with Accurate Records
Farming is tough — managing your books shouldn’t be. Learn about the industry best practices Ambrook uses to help farms take control of their finances and manage their books with […]
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Business Basics for Maine Farmers
Business Basics for Maine Farmers
Presenting: Chris Laughton, Director of Knowledge Exchange at Farm Credit East, will present “Business Basics for Maine Farmers”. His presentation will cover recordkeeping, financial statements, cash flow budgeting, and financing […]
$10
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Boots to Bushels Training Program for New England
Boots to Bushels Training Program for New England
The University of Rhode Island Boots to Bushel (URI B2B) - Market Garden Training for New England is a comprehensive 9 – month market garden training program for beginning farmers, […]
Free
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Maine Vegetable and Fruit School 2025
Maine Vegetable and Fruit School 2025
This day-long school is sponsored by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Association. Lunch will be provided so pre-registration is encouraged and […]
$45
Boots to Bushels Training Program for New England
Boots to Bushels Training Program for New England
The University of Rhode Island Boots to Bushel (URI B2B) - Market Garden Training for New England is a comprehensive 9 – month market garden training program for beginning farmers, […]
Free
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Rabbit Health Care for Producers
Rabbit Health Care for Producers
This webinar will give information on the detection, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases for domesticated rabbits including coccidia, E. cuniculi, and Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease. Also covered are approved drugs […]
Free
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Growing and Marketing Specialty Potato Varieties
Growing and Marketing Specialty Potato Varieties
University of Maine Cooperative Extension Sustainable Agriculture Educator, Brett Johnson will give a talk describing growing and marketing practices in specialty potato production in Maine followed by a report on […]
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Growing and Marketing Specialty Potato Varieties
Growing and Marketing Specialty Potato Varieties
University of Maine Cooperative Extension Sustainable Agriculture Educator, Brett Johnson will give a talk describing growing and marketing practices in specialty potato production in Maine followed by a report on […]
Free
Boots to Bushels Training Program for New England
Boots to Bushels Training Program for New England
The University of Rhode Island Boots to Bushel (URI B2B) - Market Garden Training for New England is a comprehensive 9 – month market garden training program for beginning farmers, […]
Free
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Pruning Mature Apple Trees
Pruning Mature Apple Trees
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Knox and Lincoln Counties will host a spring workshop instructing home gardeners and commercial producers on how to prune mature apple trees successfully. […]
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Specialty Potato Variety Showcase
Specialty Potato Variety Showcase
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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Specialty Potato Variety Showcase
Specialty Potato Variety Showcase
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 […]
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Adaptation in Action: Climate Smart Soil Management Workshop, Conserving Natural Resources through Accurate Fertility Management
Adaptation in Action: Climate Smart Soil Management Workshop, Conserving Natural Resources through Accurate Fertility Management
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 […]
$25.00
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Climate Smart Soil Management Workshop
Climate Smart Soil Management Workshop
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 […]
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Soil Management Workshop
Soil Management Workshop
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 […]
$25.00
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Soil Testing and Nutrient Management Workshop
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 the UMaine Soil Testing Lab. Hosted by RSU 3 Adult and Community […]
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Soil Testing and Nutrient Management Workshop
Soil Testing and Nutrient Management Workshop
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 […]
Free
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30th Annual Rural Living Day
30th Annual Rural Living Day
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 […]
$30.00
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1st Annual Mid Coast Agroforestry Conference and 30th Annual Rural Living Day
1st Annual Mid Coast Agroforestry Conference and 30th Annual Rural Living Day
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 […]
$30.00
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Pruning Fruit Trees in the Home Orchard
Pruning Fruit Trees in the Home Orchard
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 […]
$10