This workshop will introduce participants to important topics that an aspiring entrepreneur needs to consider before starting a food business. Topics that will be presented include the specialty food industry, business basics, an overview of the product development process, licensing and regulations, and food safety concerns. When: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. […]
April 20 & 21, 2023 (Two separate mornings back-to-back) Virtual/Online Thursday, April 20: 7:45 AM – 12:00 PM Friday, April 21: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM $20.00 Taking this class grants 3 pesticide credits! FMI and to Register
Animals in the garden? Yeah or Nay? Workshop with Donna Coffin, UMaine Extension April 20th 10 am to noon, no registration necessary Thompson Free Library, Dover-Foxcroft
Swine 101: Raising Pastured Pork Date: April 26, 2023 @ 11am-1pm Location: UMaine Extension Somerset County, 7 County Dr., Skowhegan, Maine Speaker: Dr. Colt W. Knight, Assistant Extension Professor and State Livestock Specialist Cost: 0-$10 Funded by the Maine Grazing Behavior Lab FMI and to Register
Swine 101: Raising Pastured Pork Date: April 27, 2023 @ 11am-1pm Speaker: Dr. Colt W. Knight, Assistant Extension Professor and State Livestock Specialist Cost: 0-$10 Funded by the Maine Grazing Behavior Lab FMI and to Register
MOFGA's Farm Training Project Intro to Crop Production Calyx Farm in Morrill Wednesday, May 3, 5-7 p.m. Join MOFGA’s Crop Specialist Caleb Goossen and Calyx Farm for an introductory workshop on organic crop farming principles. Through a farm walk, Caleb will cover best practices for organic management of soils and crops, while Calyx Farm shares […]
MOFGA's Farmer to Farmer in the Field Friday, May 5th at 5 pm Buckle Farm, Unity, ME Farming, Finances & Finding Balance Jim Buckle & Hannah Hamilton offer their reflections on navigating financial challenges and decision making on their organic vegetable farm. They will touch on topics of establishing a basic understanding of financial statements, […]
For more information and to find out how to register, visit the New Farmer Farm Visit Series - Tractor Safety page.
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 […]
