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Cooperative Extension: New Farmers

Event Series Flowering in the North Conference 2025

Flowering in the North Conference 2025

Abromson Community Education Center at USM 88 Bedford Street, Portland, Maine

Join us as we bring together flower growers across the North for an exciting 2-day conference for learning and sharing fresh ideas, strategies, tips, and resources for growing in colder climates. For the full agenda and to register, visit the Flowering in the North Conference 2025 page.

GenerationNext Seminar in Presque Isle Location

Farm Credit East Presque Isle office 26 Rice Street, Presque Isle, Maine

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. For more information and to register, visit the GenerationNext seminars page.

Free

GenerationNext Seminar Auburn Location

Farm Credit East - Auburn Office 615 Minot Avenue, Auburn, ME, United States

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. For more information and to register, visit the GenerationNext seminars page.

Free

Backyard Maple Sugaring Workshop

UMaine Extension York County +1 more

Join experienced sugarmakers for demonstrations and discussion on all aspects of making maple syrup, the sweetest gift of nature, in your own backyard! Registration includes a copy of Rink Mann’s “Backyard Sugarin’: A Complete How-To Guide.” For more information and to register, visit the Backyard Maple Sugaring Workshop page.

$18

GenerationNext Seminar in New Hampshire

Farm Credit East New Hampshire Office 2 Constitution Drive, Bedford, New Hampshire

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.

Free

Small Ruminant Parasite Management and FAMACHA Certification

Producers of small ruminants (i.e., sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas) are invited to attend these workshops to learn about common parasites and their management. Additionally, equine owners may find some benefit from lectures and activities as the themes around parasite resistance and pasture management applies to horses, mules, and donkeys. Participants will become FAMACHA certified. […]

$50 – $80
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