Cooperative Extension: New Farmers

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 […]