Are 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 conservation work. Come visit a farm that has completed a conservation plan with NRCS, and learn about the process and outcomes. This is also an […]
UMaine 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wild Few Herb Farm is a no-till medicinal herb farm growing 30 different varieties of herbs on leased land in Arundel, ME. Join Zoë and Nicole of Wild Few for […]
Come tour Second Frost Farm, a MOFGA certified organic vegetable farm in Monroe offering a wide range of vegetables year round to farmers market and wholesale customers. The tour will […]
