Cooperative Extension: New Farmers

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. This location is free for Maine farmers. For more information and to register, visit the GenerationNext seminars page.

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, military veterans, and their family members. The course begins with 10 weeks of online instruction by subject matter experts. In the spring and summer there […]

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 how to register, please visit the Beekeeping Courses page. Please check the page closely for the dates of the beginner and intermediate course.

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 […]

This multi-session course is designed to help you evaluate potential land or sea-based businesses and understand the core concepts of business planning including: market research, marketing, funding, financial record keeping […]

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, […]

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 […]