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 […]
Come join us on your lunch hour for a discussion about how to get started with a Dahlia enterprise on your commercial farm. This webinar will feature Veggies to Table’s Erica Berman who will talk about her farm’s dahlia production, marketing, and storage. Veggies To Table is an Organic farm in Newcastle Maine that produces […]
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 […]
Join us at your lunch hour to learn about how farmers can accept alternative forms of currency for their farm products. New and experienced farmers – come learn about the process of accepting WIC, SNAP, Maine Harvest Bucks, Maine Senior FarmShare program, and more at your farm stand or farmers’ market booth. This is a […]
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 […]
This two-session class covers swarming in-depth. We will cover swarm biology and behavior, how to prevent and manage swarming in your colonies, how to use Swarm Traps and swarm lures, and swarm retrieval. The course will be offered at the Falmouth Regional Learning Center and led by EAS Certified Master Beekeepers Erin Evans. To register, […]
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 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 hives, those in their first year, and even those with a couple of years of experience who want to enhance their skills and knowledge. Learn […]
For a full agenda and the link to register, please visit the UMaine Wild Blueberry Conference events page.
Farm Forward: Plan Your Profitable 2024 This workshop explores the critical role of business planning for your farm. Doing the same thing you did in 2023 and expecting a different result in 2024 will surely fail. In this workshop, we delve into the significance of reflecting on the past year as a foundation for business […]
Please join us at the Climate Cafe! MOFGA will be hosting a series of gatherings with the purpose of inviting farmers and farmworkers to connect over climate concerns, share adaptation strategies and strengthen our networks of support. Discussion will be informal and spontaneous, guided by participants' interests and with peer to peer connections at the […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an online workshop for entrepreneurs and farmers interested in starting a home-based, specialty food business in Maine. Recipe to Market is a multidisciplinary program intended to introduce participants to key topics an aspiring entrepreneur needs to consider before starting a food business. Topics include the specialty food industry, […]
This two-session class covers swarming in-depth. We will cover swarm biology and behavior, how to prevent and manage swarming in your colonies, how to use Swarm Traps and swarm lures, and swarm retrieval. The course will be offered at the Falmouth Regional Learning Center and led by EAS Certified Master Beekeepers Erin Evans. To register, […]
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 […]
Recent developments in consumer interest and demand for fresh-market potato varieties with novel size, shape, color, and taste profiles are creating unique market opportunities for specialty crop producers. This event offers multiple locations and dates. For a program description, a full schedule and to register, visit the Growing & Marketing Specialty Potato Varieties page.
Please join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Greater Franklin Food Council during The Farmer Resource and Networking Day. This is an opportunity for farmers, prospective farmers and community members to connect with Ag Service Providers and each other while learning about programs and services available to help support farmers. Participants will hear […]
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 […]
