Do you have an apple tree you’ve always wondered how to prune? Come join Nick Rowley, University of Maine Cooperative Extension sustainable agriculture professional, Bella Russo Extension AgrAbility Coordinator and Senator Russel Black for an in-depth demonstration of pruning and care of apple trees. For more information and to register, visit the Fruit Tree Pruning […]
In this workshop, Jesse Watson from Maine Ecological Design School will introduce the Ecological Design process and principles that go into this type of planning process. Some considerations include: categories of land use; reading the landscape, addressing resource concerns, access, water management, types of agroforestry practices and more. The first part of the workshop will […]
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Knox and Lincoln Counties will host a spring workshop instructing home gardeners and commercial producers on how to prune mature apple trees successfully. UMaine Extension Tree Fruit Specialist, Dr. Renae Moran will describe apple tree anatomy and demonstrate pruning techniques that preserve tree health and encourage fruitfulness in […]
A Specialty Potato Variety Showcase will be held at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners (MOFGA) Seed Swap and Scion Exchange. Sustainable Agriculture and Farm Business Management Educator, Brett Johnson will showcase specialty potatoes and discuss varietal performance. Visit MOFGA's 2025 Seed Swap & Scion Exchange webpage for more information.
Wednesday, April 2nd from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and optional field walk 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at Aldermere Farm Welcome Center, 20 Russell Ave, Rockport, ME 04856. Bring your own lunch. University of Maine Assistant Scientist, Bruce Hoskins, will discuss climate smart fertility management strategies for Maine, followed by a demonstration of best […]
When: Wednesday, April 2 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, BYO lunch; Field walk at Erickson Fields Preserve 1:00-2:00 PM Where: Aldermere Farm Welcome Center, 20 Russell Ave, Rockport, ME […]
577 Mount View Road in Thorndike Soil Testing and Nutrient Management Workshop Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension Sustainable Agriculture Educator, Brett Johnson for an exploration of soil macro and […]
Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension for the 1st Annual Mid Coast Agroforestry Conference at the 30th Annual Rural Living Day. Agroforestry is the intentional integration of trees and shrubs into crop and animal farming systems to create environmental, economic, and social benefits. It has been practiced in the United States and around the […]
Renae Moran, University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Tree Fruit Specialist , will explain and demonstrate the different pruning techniques for apple, peach, plum and pear trees. Learn about the different […]
