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Cooperative Extension: New Farmers

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

Beginning Farmer Support Hour

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Sign up for the MOFGA Beginning Farmer Support Hour, a Zoom space designed for beginning farmers who are in their first year of production. These will happen the third Monday of each month May-September from 4-5pm starting May 20th. Think of it as an office hours to bring all your questions and get support from […]

Event Series Farm Tractor Safety Course

Farm Tractor Safety Course

Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely, how to identify hazards, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. The course is open to all adults and youth interested. A Federal Certificate of Training will be issued at the end of the course after successful completion of the written test and driving […]

$20 – $40
Event Series Farm Tractor Safety Course

Farm Tractor Safety Course

Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely, how to identify hazards, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. The course is open to all adults and youth interested. A Federal Certificate of Training will be issued at the end of the course after successful completion of the written test and driving […]

$20 – $40

Pond Construction and Maintenance

Brodis Blueberries 87 Jones Hill Road, Hope, Maine

Ponds are a key nature-based tool for tackling challenges such as biodiversity loss, and water scarcity. In this workshop, participants learn how to build and maintain a pond to enhance […]

$25.00

Next Level Soil Health Workshop

Join UMaine Cooperative Extension for a full day program focused on taking farm soil health practices to the next level. This program is for farmers who have experience with soil […]

$40

Training the Next Generation of the Green Industry

UMaine Extension York County

This session will highlight lessons learned from the Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training Program—a unique pathway for preparing the next generation of growers and green industry professionals, presented by Becca Long […]

$10

Farm Tractor Safety Course

Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely, how to identify hazards, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. The course is open to all adults and youth interested. A Federal Certificate of Training will be issued at the end of the course after successful completion of the written test and driving […]

$20 – $40

Farm Tractor Safety Course

Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely, how to identify hazards, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. The course is open to all adults and youth interested. A Federal Certificate of Training will be issued at the end of the course after successful completion of the written test and driving […]

$20 – $40
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