Learn With Us
Are you looking for a training opportunity that is led by a mentor or expert in the field?
An expert from an accredited, research-based, and trusted organization, institution, or government entity?
Do you do well when learning with others in a classroom, or similar, environment, a space where you can build connections with others that will last beyond the duration of the course?
You can find just what you are looking for in a learning experience by visiting either the Quick Links or At a Glance section to discover more about the offerings available to you to “learn with us.”
Learn With Us: At-a-Glance
The following resources are just a sampling of over thirty-five offerings that we have available for you to review.
- By clicking on the title, you’ll access a post with pertinent details about the resource.
- If you click on the organization’s name beneath the resource, you’ll see all of the training opportunities that the organization offers.
- Clicking the link “More” in the lower right-hand corner will allow you to view all “Learn With Us” resources.
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Where can I buy eggs produced locally in Maine?
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What rules and regulations are involved in raising poultry commercially in Maine?
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How do you control weeds in an annual pasture?
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What is the required documentation to move chickens into Maine?
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How many animals can be housed on one-half acre?
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How do I take the vital signs of my animals, and what are normal vital signs?
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What are some alternative feeds I can use to keep feed costs down for my poultry?
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What are some alternative feeds I can use to keep feed costs down for my pigs?
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What are some alternative feeds I can use to keep feed costs down for my sheep, goats and cattle?
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How can I keep my poultry healthy?
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When should I call a vet for my animals?
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How do I prepare my horse pasture for summer grazing?
The "Us" in "Learn With Us"
The following list of organizations, programming areas, educational institutions, degree programs, and Maine state government entities are represented in our list of training opportunity resources… opportunities that allow you to “learn with us.” Click the link to view their website for more information.
- Board of Pesticides, Maine DACF
- Cultivating Community
- Farm Credit East
- Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (Maine DACF)
- Maine Farm Bureau
- Maine Farmland Trust
- Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA)
- Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
- Somali Bantu Community Association (SBCA)
- Southern Maine Community College (SMCC)
- Unity College
- University of Maine
- University of Maine Cooperative Extension
- University of Maine at Presque Isle
- Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and The Environment