Cooperative Extension: New Farmers

Join UMaine Extension Sustainable Agriculture Educator, Brett Johnson and UMaine Assistant Professor of Potato Breeding and Genetics, Mario Andrade, for a presentation covering results of the 2024 Organic Specialty Potato Variety Trial conducted at the Rogers Farm Forage and Crop Research Facility. Following the presentation attendees will have the opportunity to view potato varieties in […]

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 […]