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Cooperative Extension: New Farmers

Maine Sheep and Goat School

Wolfe's Next Center 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, Maine

New to sheep or goats? This workshop covers important topics for successful sheep and goat ownership and production. University of Maine Cooperative Extension is working with Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Animal Health Team and the Wolfe’s Neck Center to bring educational programming to new farmers in Maine. To see the agenda, learn […]

$50 – $120

Diversified Vegetable Production

Dooryard Farm Camden, Maine

Kickoff the season with a tour of a diversified vegetable farm to see various infrastructure and soil health practices at work. Dooryard Farm is a certified organic farm in Camden growing for a farm stand and wholesale customers. We will discuss the many considerations for producing a diverse array of vegetables alongside MOFGA’s Crop Specialist, […]

Free

BIPOC Farmworker May Day

The goal of this day is for BIPOC farmers, farmworkers, and land stewards to build confidence in safety skills, get excited for the farm season, and feel connected to identity-based community. For more information and registration, please fill out MOFGA's BIPOC Farmworker May Day sign-up form.

Free

Livestock Handling and Animal Health

Misty Brook Farm Albion, Maine

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 Q&A at Misty Brook Farm. In addition to covering livestock handling and health we will discuss programs […]

Safe Labor Movement

Tender Soles Farm Richmond, Maine

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 work done safely and efficiently. To register, visit MOFGA's Safe Labor Movement page.

Event Series Starting Your Farm

Starting Your Farm

Online

Join MOFGA for a 3-part series on Zoom. Zoom- Starting Your Farm Session 1: Accessing Resources  — September 18 5-7pm The “Starting Your Farm” workshop is a three-part Zoom series. First up is “Accessing Resources.” If you are interested in starting a farm, it is never too soon to consider your options of how to […]

Free

Event Series Starting Your Farm

Starting Your Farm

Online

Join MOFGA for a 3-part series on Zoom. Zoom- Starting Your Farm Session 1: Accessing Resources  — September 18 5-7pm The “Starting Your Farm” workshop is a three-part Zoom series. […]

Free

Event Series Starting Your Farm

Starting Your Farm

Online

Join MOFGA for a 3-part series on Zoom. Zoom- Starting Your Farm Session 1: Accessing Resources  — September 18 5-7pm The “Starting Your Farm” workshop is a three-part Zoom series. First up is “Accessing Resources.” If you are interested in starting a farm, it is never too soon to consider your options of how to […]

Free
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