Come join UMaine Extension and the Maine New Farmers Project on July 9, 2024, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Rustic Roots Farm in Farmington, Maine for a farm visit about using small tools for small-scale farming with Rustic Roots Farm's Erica Emery. Erica owns and operates Rustic Roots Farm, a small-scale farm in Farmington, Maine […]
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University of Maine Rogers Forage & Crops Research Farm 914 Bennoch Rd., Old Town Mark your calendars for the University of Maine’s annual Rogers Farm research tour on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 (rain date July 11). UMaine agricultural researchers from Cooperative Extension and the School of Food and Agriculture will discuss production methods and present […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
1 event,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 […] |
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1 event,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 […] |
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3 events,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 […]
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Join UMaine Extension and the Maine New Farmers Project for a Farm Visit to Sealyon Farm. We will tour the farm with SeaLyon Farm's farmer-owners Don and Marcia Lyons with a specific focus on agritourism and growing lavender as a commercial crop. Come with your questions about starting agritourism on commercial farms in Maine and […]
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Rainbow Farm is a diversified pasture based farm specializing in poultry including layers, broilers, and turkeys. All poultry processing is done on the farm. They also raise sheep, beef cattle, […] |
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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 […]
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Join for hands-on demonstrations of how SBCA staff conduct health screenings and hoof trimmings, utilizing some basic and some state- of-the-art tools to demonstrate proper goat health care. Hoof trimmings, FAMACHA scoring, body condition, and overall health. To reserve a spot, or for questions please contact Bri Bowman at bri@ccfoodsecurity.org
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The Maine Ag. Experiment Station, UMaine Extension and the Maine State Pomological Society will be hosting the annual Summer Tour at the Highmoor Farm in Monmouth. Dinner will be followed by a Twilight Meeting. For the agenda and registration information, please visit the Maine State Pomological Society’s Annual Summer Tour page.
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The Maine Ag. Experiment Station, UMaine Extension and the Maine State Pomological Society will be hosting the annual Summer Tour at the Highmoor Farm in Monmouth. Dinner will be followed by a Twilight Meeting. For the agenda and registration information, please visit the Maine State Pomological Society’s Annual Summer Tour page. |
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Suncatcher 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 lease, considerations for growing on leased land and how to find land to farm. We will also discuss the decisions Kristen makes in her business […] |
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