Cooperative Extension: New Farmers

294 Crosby Brook Road in Unity A Specialty Potato Variety Showcase will be held at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners (MOFGA) Seed Swap and Scion Exchange. Sustainable Agriculture and […]

A Specialty Potato Variety Showcase will be held at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners (MOFGA) Seed Swap and Scion Exchange. Sustainable Agriculture and Farm Business Management Educator, Brett Johnson will showcase specialty potatoes and discuss varietal performance. Visit MOFGA's 2025 Seed Swap & Scion Exchange webpage for more information.

Wednesday, April 2nd from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and optional field walk 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at Aldermere Farm Welcome Center, 20 Russell Ave, Rockport, ME 04856. Bring your own lunch. University of Maine Assistant Scientist, Bruce Hoskins, will discuss climate smart fertility management strategies for Maine, followed by a demonstration of best […]

When: Wednesday, April 2 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, BYO lunch; Field walk at Erickson Fields Preserve 1:00-2:00 PM Where: Aldermere Farm Welcome Center, 20 Russell Ave, Rockport, ME […]

Soil fertility is subject to change over the course of the growing season and requires active management. A good fertility management program helps to ensure that commercial crop and forage […]

577 Mount View Road in Thorndike Soil Testing and Nutrient Management Workshop Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension Sustainable Agriculture Educator, Brett Johnson for an exploration of soil macro and micronutrients, general strategies for nutrient management in row crops, as well as a hands-on demonstration on how to take a soil sample for testing through […]

Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension Sustainable Agriculture Educator, Brett Johnson for an exploration of soil macro and micronutrients, general strategies for nutrient management in row crops, as well as a hands-on demonstration on how to take a soil sample for testing through the UMaine Soil Testing Lab. Hosted by RSU 3 Adult and Community […]

UMaine Cooperative Extension is hosting the 30th Annual Rural Living Day on April 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Lincolnville Central School (523 Hope Road, Lincolnville)! The schedule […]

Save the Date! Location: Lincolnville Central School 523 Hope Rd. Lincolnville, ME And this year, join UMaine Extension for the 1st Annual Mid Coast Agroforestry Conference at Rural Living Day. More information coming soon! To be notified when registration opens, please fill out this Rural Living Day interest form.

Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension for the 1st Annual Mid Coast Agroforestry Conference at the 30th Annual Rural Living Day. Agroforestry is the intentional integration of trees and […]

Renae Moran, University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Tree Fruit Specialist , will explain and demonstrate the different pruning techniques for apple, peach, plum and pear trees. Learn about the different growth habits of fruit trees and how to distinguish flower buds from leaf buds as well as the different types of branches such as spurs […]