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Cooperative Extension: New Farmers

Maine Vegetable and Fruit School 2025

University of Southern Maine Lewiston 51 Westminster Street, Lewiston, ME, United States

This day-long school is sponsored by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Association. Lunch will be provided so pre-registration is encouraged and appreciated. Walk-ins will not be turned away. Online registration will close on March 22nd. Please contact Highmoor Farm at 207.933.2100 for questions. To see the […]

$45

Rabbit Health Care for Producers

Online

This webinar will give information on the detection, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases for domesticated rabbits including coccidia, E. cuniculi, and Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease. Also covered are approved drugs and withdrawal times to help inform meat producers. This webinar is for all rabbit breeders and raisers. Come with questions for a discussion period at […]

Free

Growing and Marketing Specialty Potato Varieties

Online

University of Maine Cooperative Extension Sustainable Agriculture Educator, Brett Johnson will give a talk describing growing and marketing practices in specialty potato production in Maine followed by a report on the results of the 2024 Organic Specialty Potato Variety Trial conducted at Rogers Farm Forage and Crop Research Facility in Old Town, ME. For more […]

Free

Growing and Marketing Specialty Potato Varieties

Online

University of Maine Cooperative Extension Sustainable Agriculture Educator, Brett Johnson will give a talk describing growing and marketing practices in specialty potato production in Maine followed by a report on the results of the 2024 Organic Specialty Potato Variety Trial conducted at Rogers Farm Forage and Crop Research Facility in Old Town, ME. For more […]

Pruning Mature Apple Trees

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 […]

Specialty Potato Variety Showcase

294 Crosby Brook Road in Unity A Specialty Potato Variety Showcase will be held at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners (MOFGA) Seed Swap and Scion Exchange. Sustainable Agriculture and […]

Specialty Potato Variety Showcase

MOFGA 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

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.

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