2023 Maine Meat Cutting School A Three-Day Course in Professional Meat Cutting/Processing May 10, 11, and 12, 2023 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 […]
MOFGA's Farm Training Project Intro to Livestock Handling Hart-to-Hart Farm in Albion Wednesday, May 17, 2-4 p.m Knowing proper handling and first-aid techniques can save lots of money and grief when raising livestock on your farm. Jacki Martinez Perkins, a long-time homesteader and MOFGA's dairy and livestock specialist, will demonstrate livestock handling with an interactive […]
The Northeast Livestock Expo (NELE), a 501(c)3 organization, offers a unique opportunity for livestock producers to market premier breeding stock, meat animals, and participate in educational seminars to ensure food safety and quality farm products. The Northeast Livestock Expo is traditionally held during the third weekend in May at the Windsor Fairgrounds in Windsor, Maine. […]
For more information and to find out how to register, visit the New Farmer Farm Visit Series - Harvest and Storage page.
May 24 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm FREE Venga con otros agricultores y trabajadores agrícolas de habla hispana para una serie de recorridos por granjas sobre diferentes temas de agricultura sostenible. Estos eventos serán totalmente en español. Una comida pot-luck vendrá después del recorrido. No es necesario registrarse. Mario Velázquez Morales, ha trabajado en Stonecipher Farm […]
MOFGA Farm Training Project Safe Labor Movement with Cynthia Flores- Southern Maine Frinklepod Farm in Arundel Wednesday, May 31, 5-7pm 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 […]
StrawberriesPhoto Credit: Dr. David Handley Stevenson's Strawberry Farm 271 Tucker Road, Wayne ME Stevenson’s Strawberry Farm will be hosting the Maine Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Association (MVSFGA) twilight meeting this year. They grow around 16 acres of June-bearing strawberries in rotation, 1 acre of day neutral strawberries, 5 acres of peas, 1 acre of cantaloupes […]
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 […]
The Safe Labor Movement Workshop covers BETTER body mechanics and movement patterns in order to decrease injury potential, increase efficiency and extend career longevity. This is an interactive workshop! To […]
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 […]
