{"id":4,"date":"2011-02-01T14:42:45","date_gmt":"2011-02-01T19:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/"},"modified":"2025-06-27T11:20:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T15:20:17","slug":"new-farmers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id4_943205-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4_943205-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4_943205-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id4_943205-d9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 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(max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4_d6719d-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4_d6719d-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4_d6719d-fd alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column4_4270cb-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4_4270cb-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4_4270cb-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4_4270cb-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4_4270cb-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4_4270cb-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4_4270cb-e4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4_4270cb-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4_4270cb-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4_4270cb-e4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maine New Farmers Project<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id4_93bdca-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4_93bdca-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4_93bdca-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id4_93bdca-99 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4_93bdca-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4_93bdca-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4_93bdca-99 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column4_391889-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4_391889-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4_391889-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4_391889-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4_391889-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4_391889-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4_391889-49{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4_391889-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4_391889-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4_391889-49\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3>Welcome New Farmers! Is Farming the Career for You?<\/h3>\n<h4>University of Maine Cooperative Extension can help you decide if farming in Maine is right for you.<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5664\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/06\/Maine-New-Farmers-Project-edit-ms-0512-300x228.png\" alt=\"artwork for Maine New Farmers Project\" width=\"200\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/06\/Maine-New-Farmers-Project-edit-ms-0512-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/06\/Maine-New-Farmers-Project-edit-ms-0512-105x80.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/06\/Maine-New-Farmers-Project-edit-ms-0512-317x241.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/06\/Maine-New-Farmers-Project-edit-ms-0512-423x321.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/06\/Maine-New-Farmers-Project-edit-ms-0512.png 635w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/>Have you been farming for fewer than 10 years? Are you a farmhand? Do you own your own farm? Do you hope to own or lease your own farm? The University of Maine Cooperative Extension can help! Have you had a lifelong dream of being a farmer in Maine and wonder if you and your family can make it work? Maybe you grew up on a farm and now want to run your own. Or are you intrigued with the possibilities of life on a farm and looking for an apprenticeship? UMaine Extension has been helping Maine farmers for over 90 years. We can help you, too! <strong>UMaine Extension&#8217;s Maine New Farmers Project is here to help beginning farmers get their farms or farming careers started.<\/strong> &#8220;Beginning or new farmers&#8221; refers to any farmers who have been farming for 0-10 years. So, whether you are thinking about getting a job at a farm, or you have an established farm that has been around 10 years (or anything in between)&#8230;we are here for you!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Questions?<\/strong> Contact Chris Howard, <em>Maine New Farmers Project Manager<\/em> <\/span><a href=\"mailto:christina.howard@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">christina.howard@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column4_0277c5-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4_0277c5-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4_0277c5-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4_0277c5-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4_0277c5-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4_0277c5-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4_0277c5-28{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4_0277c5-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4_0277c5-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4_0277c5-28\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image4_b46193-ad .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image4_b46193-ad size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sealyonfarm.com\/veteran-farmer-outreach\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/04\/Don.Marcia.Lyons_-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Don and Marcia Lyons standing in front of tractor on their farm\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-7183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/04\/Don.Marcia.Lyons_-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/04\/Don.Marcia.Lyons_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/04\/Don.Marcia.Lyons_-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/04\/Don.Marcia.Lyons_-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/04\/Don.Marcia.Lyons_-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/04\/Don.Marcia.Lyons_-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/04\/Don.Marcia.Lyons_-634x423.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/04\/Don.Marcia.Lyons_-846x564.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/04\/Don.Marcia.Lyons_-951x634.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/04\/Don.Marcia.Lyons_.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_430f33-78, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_430f33-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_430f33-78\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_430f33-78 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_430f33-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_430f33-78\"] 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rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4_430f33-78 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_430f33-78\">Maine Veteran Farmer Outreach<\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_205c7a-97, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_205c7a-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_205c7a-97\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_205c7a-97 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_205c7a-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_205c7a-97\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_205c7a-97 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_205c7a-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_205c7a-97\"] 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kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/StrawberriesDTH06-300x225-1.jpg\" alt=\"Strawberries ripe on plant\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-6928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/StrawberriesDTH06-300x225-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/StrawberriesDTH06-300x225-1-105x79.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_f84a7d-94, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_f84a7d-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_f84a7d-94\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_f84a7d-94 mark.kt-highlight, 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href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/payments-grants-and-loans-for-farms-in-maine\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link4_f84a7d-94 hls-hover_underline\"><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4_f84a7d-94 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_f84a7d-94\">Find Funding For Your Farm<\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_7191e9-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_7191e9-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_7191e9-1b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_7191e9-1b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_7191e9-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_7191e9-1b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_7191e9-1b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_7191e9-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_7191e9-1b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_7191e9-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_7191e9-1b\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link4_7191e9-1b{text-decoration:none;}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/payments-grants-and-loans-for-farms-in-maine\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link4_7191e9-1b hls-none\"><p class=\"kt-adv-heading4_7191e9-1b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_7191e9-1b\">Click here for a current list of funding opportunities for farms in Maine.<\/p><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column4_972816-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4_972816-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4_972816-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4_972816-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4_972816-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4_972816-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4_972816-5a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4_972816-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4_972816-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4_972816-5a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image4_3b0ca8-43 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image 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https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/09\/cow-in-a-field_Milky-Way-remsberg_15101329329-1-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/09\/cow-in-a-field_Milky-Way-remsberg_15101329329-1-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/09\/cow-in-a-field_Milky-Way-remsberg_15101329329-1-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/09\/cow-in-a-field_Milky-Way-remsberg_15101329329-1-634x422.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/09\/cow-in-a-field_Milky-Way-remsberg_15101329329-1-846x563.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/09\/cow-in-a-field_Milky-Way-remsberg_15101329329-1-951x633.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/09\/cow-in-a-field_Milky-Way-remsberg_15101329329-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_1d2cc2-ef, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_1d2cc2-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_1d2cc2-ef\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_1d2cc2-ef mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_1d2cc2-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_1d2cc2-ef\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_1d2cc2-ef img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_1d2cc2-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_1d2cc2-ef\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_1d2cc2-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_1d2cc2-ef\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link4_1d2cc2-ef{text-decoration:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_1d2cc2-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_1d2cc2-ef\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link4_1d2cc2-ef:hover{text-decoration:underline;}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/2022-survey-results\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link4_1d2cc2-ef hls-hover_underline\"><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4_1d2cc2-ef wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_1d2cc2-ef\">Why Are You Seeking Out Farm Training?<\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_bba7dd-60, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_bba7dd-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_bba7dd-60\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_bba7dd-60 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_bba7dd-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_bba7dd-60\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_bba7dd-60 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_bba7dd-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_bba7dd-60\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_bba7dd-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_bba7dd-60\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link4_bba7dd-60{text-decoration:none;}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/2022-survey-results\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link4_bba7dd-60 hls-none\"><p class=\"kt-adv-heading4_bba7dd-60 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_bba7dd-60\">2022 New Farmer Survey Results!<\/p><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column4_3e2973-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4_3e2973-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4_3e2973-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4_3e2973-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4_3e2973-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4_3e2973-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4_3e2973-20{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4_3e2973-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4_3e2973-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4_3e2973-20\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image4_f68772-38 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image4_f68772-38 size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/crop-insurance\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/07\/Whole-Farm-square-remsberg_15101331729.jpg\" alt=\"an aerial view of a whole farm\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-6140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/07\/Whole-Farm-square-remsberg_15101331729.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/07\/Whole-Farm-square-remsberg_15101331729-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/07\/Whole-Farm-square-remsberg_15101331729-105x105.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/07\/Whole-Farm-square-remsberg_15101331729-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_3bf1bc-a2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_3bf1bc-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_3bf1bc-a2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_3bf1bc-a2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_3bf1bc-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_3bf1bc-a2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_3bf1bc-a2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_3bf1bc-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_3bf1bc-a2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_3bf1bc-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_3bf1bc-a2\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link4_3bf1bc-a2{text-decoration:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_3bf1bc-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_3bf1bc-a2\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link4_3bf1bc-a2:hover{text-decoration:underline;}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/crop-insurance\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link4_3bf1bc-a2 hls-hover_underline\"><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4_3bf1bc-a2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_3bf1bc-a2\">Protect Your Farm With Crop Insurance<\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_2f61f2-4d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_2f61f2-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_2f61f2-4d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_2f61f2-4d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_2f61f2-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_2f61f2-4d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_2f61f2-4d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_2f61f2-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_2f61f2-4d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_2f61f2-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_2f61f2-4d\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link4_2f61f2-4d{text-decoration:none;}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/crop-insurance\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link4_2f61f2-4d hls-none\"><p class=\"kt-adv-heading4_2f61f2-4d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_2f61f2-4d\">Click here to find out about crop insurance plans and what discounts are offered to New Farmers.<\/p><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id4_74f540-e8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4_74f540-e8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4_74f540-e8 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4_306269-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4_306269-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4_306269-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4_306269-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4_306269-24{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4_306269-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4_306269-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4_306269-24\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kt-sc4_509ba6-f6 .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc4_509ba6-f6 .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}.kt-sc4_509ba6-f6 .kt-sc-imgcol{background-color:#003263;background-size:cover;background-image:url(https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/05\/FarmSitters2024-scaled.jpg);}.kt-sc4_509ba6-f6 .kt-sc-textcol{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-sc4_509ba6-f6 .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc4_509ba6-f6 .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"aligncenter kt-sc4_509ba6-f6 wp-block-kadence-splitcontent\"><div class=\"kt-split-content-wrap kt-sc-media-side-right\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 50%\"><div class=\"kt-sc-imgcol kt-sc-imgcol-bg-cover kt-sc-img-side-right\"><a class=\"kt-sc-media-link\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/training-opportunities\/learn-with-us\/farm-sitters-course\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"kt-sc-textcol kt-sc-text-valign-center kt-sc-text-halign-center\" style=\"background-color:#003263\"><div class=\"kt-sc-innter-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_a739be-35, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_a739be-35[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_a739be-35\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_a739be-35 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_a739be-35[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_a739be-35\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_a739be-35 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_a739be-35[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_a739be-35\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_a739be-35[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_a739be-35\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link4_a739be-35{text-decoration:none;}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/training-opportunities\/learn-with-us\/farm-sitters-course\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link4_a739be-35 hls-none\"><h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading4_a739be-35 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_a739be-35\">Maine Farm <br>Sitters Course<\/h2><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id4_f0f044-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4_f0f044-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/04\/bfrn.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/04\/bfrn-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/04\/bfrn-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/04\/bfrn-105x73.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/04\/bfrn-317x220.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/04\/bfrn-423x294.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/04\/bfrn-634x440.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/04\/bfrn-846x587.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/04\/bfrn-951x660.jpg 951w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1000px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_e8eb76-ae, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_e8eb76-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_e8eb76-ae\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_e8eb76-ae mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_e8eb76-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_e8eb76-ae\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_e8eb76-ae img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_e8eb76-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_e8eb76-ae\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_e8eb76-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_e8eb76-ae\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link4_e8eb76-ae{text-decoration:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_e8eb76-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_e8eb76-ae\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link4_e8eb76-ae:hover{text-decoration:underline;}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link4_e8eb76-ae hls-hover_underline\"><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4_e8eb76-ae wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_e8eb76-ae\">Maine Farmer Resource Network<\/h3><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column4_4f81ab-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4_4f81ab-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4_4f81ab-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4_4f81ab-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4_4f81ab-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4_4f81ab-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4_4f81ab-10{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4_4f81ab-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4_4f81ab-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4_4f81ab-10\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image4_2c4ccf-f4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image 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https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/09\/man-picking-apples-in-a-tree-remsberg_15101330231.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_3ad337-eb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_3ad337-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_3ad337-eb\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_3ad337-eb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_3ad337-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_3ad337-eb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_3ad337-eb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_3ad337-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_3ad337-eb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_3ad337-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_3ad337-eb\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link4_3ad337-eb{text-decoration:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_3ad337-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_3ad337-eb\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link4_3ad337-eb:hover{text-decoration:underline;}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/self-assessment\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link4_3ad337-eb hls-hover_underline\"><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4_3ad337-eb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_3ad337-eb\">Self-Assessment: Are You Ready to Start a Farm Business?<\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_0cffe4-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_0cffe4-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_0cffe4-5d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_0cffe4-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_0cffe4-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_0cffe4-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_0cffe4-5d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_0cffe4-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_0cffe4-5d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_0cffe4-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_0cffe4-5d\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link4_0cffe4-5d{text-decoration:none;}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/self-assessment\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link4_0cffe4-5d hls-none\"><p class=\"kt-adv-heading4_0cffe4-5d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_0cffe4-5d\">The questions in this self-assessment will help you decide whether starting a farm business is right for you. The survey is designed to give you guidance and help you find areas where you need more data for starting your farm. Click to complete and submit a self-assessment.<\/p><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column4_5fdafa-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4_5fdafa-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4_5fdafa-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4_5fdafa-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4_5fdafa-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4_5fdafa-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4_5fdafa-5c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4_5fdafa-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4_5fdafa-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4_5fdafa-5c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4045\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/NIFA.logo_-300x28.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"28\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/NIFA.logo_-300x28.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/NIFA.logo_-1024x95.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/NIFA.logo_-768x71.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/NIFA.logo_-105x10.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/NIFA.logo_-317x29.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/NIFA.logo_-423x39.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/NIFA.logo_-634x59.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/NIFA.logo_-846x79.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/NIFA.logo_-951x88.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/NIFA.logo_.png 1228w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">This work is supported by Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Program [grant no. 2021-70033-35716] from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.<\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Find Us on Facebook<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/715977176426730\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4767 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/05\/facebook_logo-150x150.png\" alt=\"Facebook logo for the Maine New Farmers Project public group\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/05\/facebook_logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/05\/facebook_logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/05\/facebook_logo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/05\/facebook_logo-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/05\/facebook_logo-317x317.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/05\/facebook_logo-423x423.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/05\/facebook_logo-634x634.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/05\/facebook_logo-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/05\/facebook_logo.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>This is a Maine-based New Farmer peer-to-peer network to provide new farmers in Maine with increased opportunities to connect with each other. As part of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, we will provide the latest research-based information and learning opportunities throughout the state. New farmers have been farming for 0-10 years, and this public forum is for all.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/715977176426730\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"button\">Join and Follow Maine New Farmers Project on Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>UMaine Extension is hosting this group with funding from USDA NIFA Grant #2021-70033-35716.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4_1d2281-03 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4_1d2281-03 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-4_1d2281-03\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id4_3506c8-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4_3506c8-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4_3506c8-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id4_3506c8-63 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4_3506c8-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4_3506c8-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4_3506c8-63 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column4_cc9f81-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4_cc9f81-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4_cc9f81-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4_cc9f81-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4_cc9f81-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4_cc9f81-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4_cc9f81-d1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4_cc9f81-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4_cc9f81-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4_cc9f81-d1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;As organic farmers, we value University of Maine Cooperative Extension as our top agricultural resource here in Piscataquis County. Being new farmers, we especially benefit from the Piscataquis County Extension office&#8217;s focus on facilitating networking and skill-sharing between farmers, gardeners, and community members alike through programs such as the Maine Highlands Farmers, the You Can series, and more. Extension&#8217;s soil testing and pest and disease identification services are invaluable to our ability to grow healthy crops for the dozens of local families that rely on us for their seasonal veggies. Piscataquis County Cooperative Extension is truly an extension of our farm!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Eugene and Mary Margaret Ripley, Ripley Farm, Dover-Foxcroft<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column4_1b3d3a-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4_1b3d3a-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4_1b3d3a-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4_1b3d3a-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4_1b3d3a-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4_1b3d3a-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4_1b3d3a-f1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4_1b3d3a-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4_1b3d3a-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4_1b3d3a-f1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image4_194ec2-e9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image4_194ec2-e9\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/su\/Hd6AAME\/MaineFarmNews\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/03\/chickens-pixabay-image.jpg\" alt=\"chickens and roosters in hay\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/03\/chickens-pixabay-image.jpg 640w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/03\/chickens-pixabay-image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/03\/chickens-pixabay-image-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/03\/chickens-pixabay-image-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/03\/chickens-pixabay-image-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/03\/chickens-pixabay-image-634x423.jpg 634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,640px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_f531d5-7e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_f531d5-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_f531d5-7e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_f531d5-7e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_f531d5-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_f531d5-7e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_f531d5-7e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_f531d5-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_f531d5-7e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_f531d5-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_f531d5-7e\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link4_f531d5-7e{text-decoration:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4_f531d5-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_f531d5-7e\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link4_f531d5-7e:hover{text-decoration:underline;}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/su\/Hd6AAME\/MaineFarmNews\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link4_f531d5-7e hls-hover_underline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4_f531d5-7e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4_f531d5-7e\">Maine Farm News Newsletter<\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>A twice-a-month newsletter providing up-to-date information and event announcements for Commercial Farmers in Maine. Click the image above for more information and to sign up for email notifications!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id4_b9386a-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4_b9386a-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4_b9386a-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id4_b9386a-16 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4_b9386a-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4_b9386a-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4_b9386a-16 alignnone 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