Accessing and Leasing Land
Suncatcher Flower Farm Brunswick, MaineSuncatcher Flower Farm leases 1 acre of land from Crystal Spring Farm in Brunswick. Joined by Maine’s Land for Good field agent, we will discuss the essentials of a good […]
Cooperative Extension: New Farmers
Cooperative Extension: New Farmers
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2024 Pasture Walk Series
Dr. Jaime Garzon, University of Maine Cooperative Extension forage specialist, will lead five pasture walks in five counties in Maine each year. Come to meet and learn about the production system and forage management of forage producers, identify forage species in the field, learn about climate-smart practices, regenerative grazing, and more. We welcome local farmers […]
Conservation in Action: NRCS and Extension Outreach Series – Sebec, Maine
Sebec, MaineAre you interested in climate adaptation and mitigation projects on your farm or forest land? The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides technical and financial assistance to plan and implement […]
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Free Virtual Summer Equine Speaker Series
OnlineUMaine Extension is offering a new Equine Speaker series to share new research, novel management practices, and solutions for common challenges regarding care for our equine companions. The theme for this summer series is "Pasture and System Management for Healthier Horses." Register to subscribe to the series and gain access to the Zoom link. June […]
2024 Pasture Walk Series
Dr. Jaime Garzon, University of Maine Cooperative Extension forage specialist, will lead five pasture walks in five counties in Maine each year. Come to meet and learn about the production system and forage management of forage producers, identify forage species in the field, learn about climate-smart practices, regenerative grazing, and more. We welcome local farmers […]
Introduction to the Business of Livestock Production
University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Waldo County 992 Waterville Road, Waldo, ME $15 suggested donation; Dinner and refreshments provided Are you considering turning your backyard livestock operation into a commercial business? Perhaps you are starting a farm business and would like to understand more about the costs associated with a livestock enterprise? Join us […]
Pasture Walk
Join Rachel White, UMaine Cooperative Extension Livestock Educator, for a walk through a goat dairy and USDA butchery. Then, continue on to All In Thyme where they raise endangered Gulf Coast sheep and pasture-raised pigs and poultry. For more information and registration, visit the Pasture Walk in Newport page.
Beginning Farmer Support Hour
Online +1 moreSign 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 […]
2024 Pasture Walk Series
Dr. Jaime Garzon, University of Maine Cooperative Extension forage specialist, will lead five pasture walks in five counties in Maine each year. Come to meet and learn about the production […]
Cut Flower Production
We will join Veggies to Table’s Farmer-Executive Director Erica Berman for a tour of the farm with a specific focus on cut flower tips and tricks including dahlia production. Come […]
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