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Cooperative Extension: New Farmers

Blueberry Hill Farm Field Day 2023

Blueberry Hill Farm UMaine 1643 Route 1, Jonesboro, ME, United States

Jonesboro, ME This year's field day will include talks from UMaine Wild Blueberry staff about IPM, disease and crop management, and the latest from UMaine's WBB research. It's an information-packed […]

Free

Family and Farming

Second Frost Farm Monroe, Maine

Join other parent farmers at Second Frost Farm for pizza, childcare and a farmer-led conversation about farming while raising a family! We will connect on tactics, failures and resilience. Please […]

Free

Safe Labor Movement Workshops — Berwick

Hackmatack Farm 538 School Street, Berwick, Maine

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 register and for more information, visit the Free Movement Workshops page. For questions, please contact Cynthia@labor-movement.com or 207-890-6859.

Free

Integrated Pest Management in Christmas Tree Production

Gooley's Christmas Tree Farm 263 Cowen Road, Farmington

This workshop will focus on a systematic approach to pest management in Christmas tree production systems. Participants will learn about weed management and there will be a discussion on control of smooth bedstraw at Gooley’s Farm. Participants will also learn about two significant Christmas tree insect pests and will hear of some current research being […]

Free

Safe Labor Movement Workshops — Portland

Bangs Island Mussels 72 Commercial Street #15, Portland, Maine

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 register and for more information, visit the Free Movement Workshops page. For questions, please contact Cynthia@labor-movement.com or 207-890-6859.

Free

Diversified Farming and Farmworker Social – MOFGA’s FTP

MOFGA's Farm Training Project Diversified Farming and Farmworker Social Seek-No-Further Farmstead in Monroe Wednesday, June 28nd, 5-7pm  Seek-No-Further Farmstead is a small, queer-owned and operated farm in Monroe. They produce vegetables year-round, goat milk and yogurt, and early-season tulips using sustainable practices that maintain and improve soil and pasture health. Through a farm tour, Angela […]

Free

FSA and NRCS Programs, Forage Production & Weed Management

Hardy Farm 360 Weeks Mills Rd, Farmington

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 […]

Free

Safe Labor Movement Workshops — Gouldsboro

Darthia Farm 51 Darthia Farm Road, Gouldsboro, Maine

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 register and for more information, visit the Free Movement Workshops page. For questions, please contact Cynthia@labor-movement.com or 207-890-6859.

Free

New Farmer Twilight Meeting – Agritourism in Alna, ME

SeaLyon Farm 1788 Alna Road, Alna, Maine

Please join the UMaine Extension’s Maine New Farmers’ Project for a New Farmers’ educational Twilight Meeting at SeaLyon Farm in Alna, ME. photo provided by SeaLyon Farm Date: July 18, 2023 from 5-7pm Address: 1788 Alna Rd, Alna ME FMI and to Register

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