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Cooperative Extension: New Farmers

Business Planning for Producers Online Course

Online

This multi-session course is designed to help you evaluate potential land or sea-based businesses and understand the core concepts of business planning including: market research, marketing, funding, financial record keeping and sustainability. Successful completion of the Level 2 course awards students a micro-badge certificate through the University of Maine and qualifies students for USDA Farm […]

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

Soil Health Day

UMaine Extension York County

Healthy soil is critical for healthy, productive crops.  This workshop will provide growers with practice guidance to address their soil health concerns, and to build healthier soils for long-term success.  Topics will include cover cropping, farming in clay, and accessing state and federal resources to confront soil challenges. This event will also feature a farmer panel discussing soil health strategies […]

$10 – $20

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