The Cumberland County Beginner Beekeeping Course will teach beginning beekeepers the basics of honey bee biology and beekeeping. The 5 week course is designed for those considering buying their first […]
For more information, visit the Maine Agricultural Trades Show website. Check back often for updates as they finalize the schedules.
The Advanced Apiary Management Course is designed for beekeepers with 5 to 8 hives and a minimum of 3 years of experience. This is a 6 week, 5-part course covering […]
Cost: $199 Free for Maine Farms - The Maine New Farmers Project will cover the cost GenerationNext is optimal for producers who will be assuming greater management responsibilities within a […]
An overview of insurance programs relevant to vegetable and small fruit producers in New England. This workshop is intended for those with little to no prior experience with insurance and wondering what the options are and if they are right for your farm. We will hear about Farm Service Agency’s Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program […]
A deeper dive into each individual program, one at a time. Regional experts from FSA and RMA will provide tips and tricks on how to be successful applying for coverage and getting a claim, including what records you need to keep and why. We will do our best to answer questions during a facilitated Q&A. […]
This Webinar is for dairy farmers and agriculture service providers interested in learning more about the UMaine precision dairy technologies cohort project. Topics covered: review of the project outcomes, and shared experiences from participant farmers. This event is sponsored by the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center, and University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Register Online Contact: […]
Cost: $199 Free for Maine Farms - The Maine New Farmers Project will cover the cost GenerationNext is optimal for producers who will be assuming greater management responsibilities within a farming, fishing or forest product business. For more information and to register, visit Farm Credit East's GenerationNext Seminar page. Key topics covered: Leadership and personnel […]
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a 1-day course in professional lamb cutting/processing. This course includes both classroom and hands-on training. Participants will learn about: History of US meat production, consumer trends, humane handling and slaughter of livestock, meat quality, food safety, and labeling. Space is limited to 16 participants. For more information […]
Our farms are ecosystems. Many of our farmers in Maine already recognize the importance of what that means, and manage their farm accordingly. As such, your farm requires all the members of the Earth community to be present in order to be resilient and healthy. So carnivores need to be present. We are in a […]
Free for Maine Farms - The Maine New Farmers Project will cover the cost GenerationNext is optimal for producers who will be assuming greater management responsibilities within a farming, fishing or forest product business. For more information and to register, visit Farm Credit East's GenerationNext Seminar page. Course syllabus: Part 1: Leadership & Management Participant […]
For more information for this free workshop, and to register, please visit the Financial workshop homepage.
Farm income and expenses are reported to the IRS on a Schedule F (Form 1040), Profit or Loss From Farming. This webinar addresses the tax reporting requirements for farmers, including […]
Cost: $199 Free for Maine Farms - The Maine New Farmers Project will cover the cost GenerationNext is optimal for producers who will be assuming greater management responsibilities within a […]
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association is now accepting applications for the Journeyperson program, a 2-year program designed to help Maine farmers and farmworkers overcome barriers in their first few years of a farm business. The program provides holistic support for farmers including support in accessing land, capital, business planning, mentorship, and 1 on […]
Cost: $199 Free for Maine Farms - The Maine New Farmers Project will cover the cost GenerationNext is optimal for producers who will be assuming greater management responsibilities within a farming, fishing or forest product business. For more information and to register, visit Farm Credit East's GenerationNext Seminar page. Key topics covered: Leadership and personnel […]
