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 growth habits of fruit trees and how to distinguish flower buds from leaf buds as well as the different types of branches such as spurs […]
Tour three home-scale orchards and discuss their annual maintenance and pruning with Renae Moran, apple specialist at University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Meet at the greenhouse at UMFK on Armory Road at 1:00 PM, parking in the new lot on Pleasant Street with the flag poles. Expect uneven terrain and some snow remaining. If you […]
Join Us for the York County Spring Social! You’re invited to the York County Spring Social, a gathering for stakeholders to connect, collaborate, and celebrate our shared work in agriculture, horticulture, and environmental sustainability on April 16, 2025, at 6:00 pm. This event is an opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and discuss the future of […]
Pre-registration is required (coming soon) and will be found on the Integrated Pest Management Spring Update for Christmas Tree Producers page. Legumes as cover crops: Cover and nitrogen to the soil Presenter: Dr. Jaime Garzon, Assistant Extension Professor and Forage Educator, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Legumes, such as clovers and birdsfoot trefoil, offer significant […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension Forage Educator, Dr. Jaime Garzon will give a talk titled "Legumes as cover crops: Cover and nitrogen to the soil”. During this presentation Dr. Garzon will report partial results of nitrogen fixation and cover of different varieties of alfalfa, clovers, and birdsfoot trefoil, as a product of the 2024 Maine […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When: Wednesday, April 30 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Field walk 12:30-2:00 PM (Rain Date: Thursday, May 1) Where: Brodis Blueberries, 87 Jones Hill Rd, Hope, ME 04847 Bring your own lunch!
