Week of Events
Sunday, July 21, 2024
No events on this day.
Monday, July 22, 2024
No events on this day.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
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July 23, 20242024 Pasture Walk Series
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July 23, 2024 -Agritourism and Lavender Production
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July 23, 2024 -Pasture Based Livestock
2024 Pasture Walk Series
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 […]
Agritourism and Lavender Production
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 […]
Pasture Based Livestock
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, hogs, livestock guardian dogs, and grow MOFGA certified organic vegetables. Come learn about livestock management systems including rotational grazing and the infrastructure needed for this […]
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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July 24, 2024 -Conservation in Action: NRCS and Extension Outreach Series – Sanford, Maine
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July 24, 2024 -Goat Health Screening Basics
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July 24, 2024 -Maine State Pomological Society’s Annual Summer Tour and Twilight Meeting
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July 24, 2024 -Maine State Pomological Society’s Annual Summer Tour and Twilight Meeting
Conservation in Action: NRCS and Extension Outreach Series – Sanford, Maine
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 […]
Goat Health Screening Basics
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
Maine State Pomological Society’s Annual Summer Tour and Twilight Meeting
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.
Maine State Pomological Society’s Annual Summer Tour and Twilight Meeting
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.
Thursday, July 25, 2024
No events on this day.
Friday, July 26, 2024
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Saturday, July 27, 2024
No events on this day.