Soil Management Workshop
Rockport, MaineSoil fertility is subject to change over the course of the growing season and requires active management. A good fertility management program helps to ensure that commercial crop and forage […]
$25.00
Cooperative Extension: New Farmers
Cooperative Extension: New Farmers
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Soil Testing and Nutrient Management Workshop
577 Mount View Road in Thorndike Soil Testing and Nutrient Management Workshop Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension Sustainable Agriculture Educator, Brett Johnson for an exploration of soil macro and micronutrients, general strategies for nutrient management in row crops, as well as a hands-on demonstration on how to take a soil sample for testing through […]
Free
Soil Testing and Nutrient Management Workshop
RSU 3 Adult and Community Education 577 Mount View Road, Thorndike, MaineJoin University of Maine Cooperative Extension Sustainable Agriculture Educator, Brett Johnson for an exploration of soil macro and micronutrients, general strategies for nutrient management in row crops, as well as a hands-on demonstration on how to take a soil sample for testing through the UMaine Soil Testing Lab. Hosted by RSU 3 Adult and Community […]
30th Annual Rural Living Day
Lincolnville Central School 523 Hope Road, Lincolnville, MaineUMaine Cooperative Extension is hosting the 30th Annual Rural Living Day on April 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Lincolnville Central School (523 Hope Road, Lincolnville)! The schedule […]
$30.00
1st Annual Mid Coast Agroforestry Conference and 30th Annual Rural Living Day
UMaine Extension Waldo County 992 Waterville Rd, Waldo, MaineJoin the University of Maine Cooperative Extension for the 1st Annual Mid Coast Agroforestry Conference at the 30th Annual Rural Living Day. Agroforestry is the intentional integration of trees and […]
$30.00
30th Annual Rural Living Day
Save the Date! Location: Lincolnville Central School 523 Hope Rd. Lincolnville, ME And this year, join UMaine Extension for the 1st Annual Mid Coast Agroforestry Conference at Rural Living Day. More information coming soon! To be notified when registration opens, please fill out this Rural Living Day interest form.
Pruning Fruit Trees in the Home Orchard
Goronson Farm 1 Henrikson Road, Scarborough, MaineRenae 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 […]
$10
Pruning Demonstration and Class on Apple Trees
University of Maine at Fort Kent's greenhouse Armory Road, Fort Kent, MaineTour three home-scale orchards and discuss their annual maintenance and pruning with Renae Moran, apple specialist at Maine Cooperative Extension. Meet at the greenhouse at UMFK on Armory Road at […]
Free
Integrated Pest Management Spring Update for Christmas Tree Producers
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 […]
Integrated Pest Management Spring Update for Christmas Tree Producer
OnlineUniversity 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 […]