{"id":7391,"date":"2023-06-16T11:18:11","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T15:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/?page_id=7391"},"modified":"2025-06-27T08:03:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T12:03:07","slug":"learn-on-your-own","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/training-opportunities\/learn-on-your-own\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn On Your Own"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id7391_20b9a6-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id7391_20b9a6-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id7391_20b9a6-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id7391_20b9a6-d4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id7391_20b9a6-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id7391_20b9a6-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id7391_20b9a6-d4 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-column7391_33d9b6-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column7391_33d9b6-6d > .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-column7391_33d9b6-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column7391_33d9b6-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column7391_33d9b6-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7391_33d9b6-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7391_33d9b6-6d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7391_33d9b6-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7391_33d9b6-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7391_33d9b6-6d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3>Are you looking for self-guided training opportunities from an expert in the field or from an accredited, research-based, and trusted organization, institution, or government entity?<\/h3>\n<p>Perhaps you are in need of opportunities and resources that allow you to access and review at a time at your own pace or at a speed that is convenient for your busy schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id7391_c7b351-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id7391_c7b351-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id7391_c7b351-40 > .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);}.kb-row-layout-id7391_c7b351-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id7391_c7b351-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id7391_c7b351-40 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id7391_c7b351-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id7391_c7b351-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id7391_c7b351-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id7391_c7b351-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id7391_c7b351-40 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column7391_f654f1-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column7391_f654f1-58 > .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-column7391_f654f1-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column7391_f654f1-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column7391_f654f1-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7391_f654f1-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7391_f654f1-58{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7391_f654f1-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7391_f654f1-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7391_f654f1-58\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image7391_165bb6-32 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image7391_165bb6-32 size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><a href=\"extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/training-opportunities\/learn-on-your-own\/#livestock\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"pigs on a farm\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-6956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-423x281.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-634x422.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-846x563.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-951x633.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-1268x844.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small.jpg 1775w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/training-opportunities\/learn-on-your-own\/#livestock\">Livestock Production<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column7391_ca8cf7-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column7391_ca8cf7-dd > .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-column7391_ca8cf7-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column7391_ca8cf7-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column7391_ca8cf7-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7391_ca8cf7-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7391_ca8cf7-dd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7391_ca8cf7-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7391_ca8cf7-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7391_ca8cf7-dd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image7391_2d5931-2f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image7391_2d5931-2f size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/training-opportunities\/learn-on-your-own\/#farm-business-management\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/06\/farm-stand-value-added-remsberg-1024x681.png\" alt=\"jars of farm products, jams, in a wooden shed farm stand\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-7388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/06\/farm-stand-value-added-remsberg-1024x681.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/06\/farm-stand-value-added-remsberg-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/06\/farm-stand-value-added-remsberg-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/06\/farm-stand-value-added-remsberg-105x70.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/06\/farm-stand-value-added-remsberg-317x211.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/06\/farm-stand-value-added-remsberg-423x281.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/06\/farm-stand-value-added-remsberg-634x422.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/06\/farm-stand-value-added-remsberg-846x563.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/06\/farm-stand-value-added-remsberg-951x632.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/06\/farm-stand-value-added-remsberg.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/training-opportunities\/learn-on-your-own\/#farm-business-management\">Farm Business Management and Farm Safety<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column7391_2de0c0-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column7391_2de0c0-3c > .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-column7391_2de0c0-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column7391_2de0c0-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column7391_2de0c0-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7391_2de0c0-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7391_2de0c0-3c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7391_2de0c0-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7391_2de0c0-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7391_2de0c0-3c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image7391_fae102-4e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image7391_fae102-4e size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/training-opportunities\/learn-on-your-own\/#vegetables\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"423\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/Highmoor-Garden11c-423x317-1.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetable garden with hoop houses behind\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-7002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/Highmoor-Garden11c-423x317-1.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/Highmoor-Garden11c-423x317-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/Highmoor-Garden11c-423x317-1-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/Highmoor-Garden11c-423x317-1-317x238.jpg 317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,423px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/training-opportunities\/learn-on-your-own\/#vegetables\">Vegetables and Fruit Production<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-7391_23e98e-58 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-7391_23e98e-58 .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-7391_23e98e-58\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><a id=\"farm-business-management\"><\/a>Farm Business Management and Farm Safety Resources<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">(All University of Maine Cooperative Extension resources unless otherwise noted)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/CHSB2vGTzDg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-7388\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/06\/farm-stand-value-added-remsberg-300x200.png\" alt=\"jars of farm products, jams, in a wooden shed farm stand\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/06\/farm-stand-value-added-remsberg-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/06\/farm-stand-value-added-remsberg-1024x681.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/06\/farm-stand-value-added-remsberg-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/06\/farm-stand-value-added-remsberg-105x70.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/06\/farm-stand-value-added-remsberg-317x211.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/06\/farm-stand-value-added-remsberg-423x281.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/06\/farm-stand-value-added-remsberg-634x422.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/06\/farm-stand-value-added-remsberg-846x563.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/06\/farm-stand-value-added-remsberg-951x632.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/06\/farm-stand-value-added-remsberg.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/>New Farmers: What is a Farm Enterprise? (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_FRIhI28OpU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Create a Farm Business Plan (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bVKVAp6EkPI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Market Research for Farm Products (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/D3ukCuTuL3U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Starting a Farm Business (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/nYByyWDiICg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Starting a Farm Business in Maine (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.web.maine.gov\/online\/businessanswers\/request.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Guide to Doing Business in Maine (Maine Department of Economic and Community Development)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Click the link to visit the Maine DECD website to order the publication.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GyW2ZbcWeG8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Resource for Farmers and Agriculture Business (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WeNYMe270as\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AgrAbility: Is Farming for Me? (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/self-assessment\/\">So You Want To Farm In Maine, Self Assessment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/home\/business-community\/\">Starting a Small Business<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Visit the University of Maine Cooperative Extension\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/\">Publications site<\/a>\u00a0to view, download or print Small Business publications that can be found on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/home\/business-community\/\">Business and Community page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Record Keeping<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>New England Farm Account Book<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Visit the UMaine Extension\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/\">Livestock site<\/a>\u00a0to download an Excel spreadsheet to help organize and track farm finances:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/related-resources\/#new-england-farm-account-book\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New England Farm Account Book<\/a>\u00a0as well as the accompanying set of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/related-resources\/#directions-for-using-excel-spreadsheet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Directions for Using the Microsoft Excel version of the New England Farm Account Book<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Farm Taxes Webinar: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iKbvZd1YQ7g\">Don&#8217;t Fear the Schedule F!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Risk Management<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/crop-insurance\/\">Crop Insurance in Maine<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Crop Insurance Education Program\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/oa4pxvgh-vA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crop Insurance Education Program: Introduction (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Hp8_v-bqvR4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crop Insurance Education Program: Record-Keeping (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Learn how the Maine Risk Management and Crop Insurance Education Program can inform Maine farmers of crop insurance programs to help reduce risk and increase financial stability.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">For more information about crop insurance, visit the UMaine Extension&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/crop-insurance\/\">Maine Risk Management and Crop Insurance Education Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Farm Food Safety Plans: Need help writing yours?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">For more information, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/jumpstart-to-farm-food-safety\/\">Jumpstart to Farm Food Safety with Extension page<\/a>\u00a0on UMaine Extension\u2019s Food &amp; Health website.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/food-safety\/farmers-market\/\">Farmers Markets &#8230; Think Food Safety<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Farmers\u2019 Markets are a great way to connect with local consumers and tourists interested in buying local produce and value-added food products. Farmers, vendors, and consumers can do their part in making sure proper food handling practices are followed for a safe and enjoyable Farmers Market season.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/home\/agriculture\/maine-farm-safety-program\/\">Maine Farm Safety Program<\/a> (Extension Publications)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Tractors and Equipment<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/tnR0cDNE2vo?si=rL1yqv1AgUuDDMXA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Considerations When Purchasing a Tractor and Implements, UMaine (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/K6TauGx5mws?si=Zd285d-OPC-qVAzq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Farmers &#8211; Choosing Equipment for Your Farm, UMaine (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/HyQtf34vtmI?si=MFBROUTYAbYGv_1a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Farmers &#8211; Choosing Hand Tools for Your Farm, UMaine (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-7391_3a8424-4f .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-7391_3a8424-4f .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-7391_3a8424-4f\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><a id=\"livestock\"><\/a>Livestock Production Resources<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">(All University of Maine Cooperative Extension resources unless otherwise noted)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/beef\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-6956\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"pigs on a farm\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-423x281.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-634x422.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-846x563.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-951x633.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small-1268x844.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/02\/closeup-pig-rems-small.jpg 1775w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/>Beef<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/poultry\/\">Poultry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/equine\/\">Equine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/sheep-and-goats\/\">Sheep and Goats<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/swine\/\">Swine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/veterinary-diagnostic-laboratory\/\">Veterinary Diagnostic Lab<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #1c2128\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/from-farm-to-table-fare\/\">&#8216;From Farm to Table Fare&#8217; Video Series<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Farm Sitters:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dvkakcWRN8U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intro to the Maine Farm Sitters Course<\/a>\u00a0(video)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/tfWXhWAp5X0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Farm Sitting as a Business<\/a>\u00a0(video)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rrTG2YWxlME\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interview with a Farmer<\/a> (video about farmers hiring farm sitters)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=E2Pd5JEYlCk\">Determining Farm Animal Health<\/a> (Video)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iSoOXEpVdxI\">Biosecurity Tips and Tools<\/a> (Video)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fencing Resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=v9DY_6AOblk\">Alternative Fencing Method<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/ew\/pb-sb8qi-149c0e9\">Fencing Podcast Episode<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>HAY and STRAW resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=l-KPniPQlec\">Mitigating Short Hay Supplies in Beef Production Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vJ7Ktaw5yDA\">Saving Forage by Early Weaning Beef Calves<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZCJGEuz58zE\">Reducing Costs During Forage Shortages Through Culling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IsnneWhaiKQ\">Lowering Forage Demand by Creep Feeding<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/2263e\/?fbclid=IwAR2FnjHgA2UpLtk1Ed9n_9Tzk46Wc3KsX2xA8bz-3654IR37z7qXOpWdYzE\">Do you have enough hay for the winter?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/hay\/\">Hay Directory<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/northeast-grazing-guide\/\">Northeast Grazing Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/straw\/\">Straw Directory<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wolfesneck.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maine Grass Farmers Network (Wolfe&#8217;s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment )<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-7391_a6303c-ad .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-7391_a6303c-ad .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-7391_a6303c-ad\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><a id=\"vegetables\"><\/a>Vegetables and Fruit Resources<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">(All University of Maine Cooperative Extension resources unless otherwise noted)<\/p>\n<h3>Vegetable Production<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/home\/agriculture\/vegetables\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-7445\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/07\/Highmoor-Garden11c-423x317-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetable garden with hoop houses in the background\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/07\/Highmoor-Garden11c-423x317-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/07\/Highmoor-Garden11c-423x317-1-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/07\/Highmoor-Garden11c-423x317-1-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/07\/Highmoor-Garden11c-423x317-1.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/>Vegetable Publications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/home\/agriculture\/fruit\/\">Fruit Publications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #1c2128\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/home\/agriculture\/cover-crops-and-soil-health\/\">Cover Crops and Soil Health Publications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #1c2128\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/home\/agriculture\/farmer-skill-and-knowledge-checklists\/\">Farmer Skill and Knowledge Checklists<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Small Fruit Production<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/home\/agriculture\/blueberries\/\">Low Bush Blueberries Publications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/home\/agriculture\/general-ag\/\">General Agriculture Publications<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Growing Strawberries (publications and videos)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"title style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer\" style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Strawberries are an excellent crop for both home gardeners and commercial farmers in New England. With proper care, strawberry beds will produce good crops for three to five years, beginning one year after planting. An initial planting of 100 plants should provide enough fruit for a family of four, with a surplus to freeze or make preserves.<\/p>\n<p class=\"title style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer\" style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Join David T. Handley, vegetable and small fruit specialist, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, to learn some tips and tricks for growing strawberries in this series of four videos:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Planting and First Season Care:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7Oj6Ol0m6RU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Grow Strawberries: Planting A Strawberry Bed (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mulching:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/cjK1kZ1FmrE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Getting Strawberry Plants Ready for Winter (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Renewing the Planting:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/aZYNX2HqIn0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Grow Strawberries: Renovating an Old Strawberry Bed (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Disease and Insect Control:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/t0qvVH9sH64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Do I Grow Strawberries in the Off-Season? (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"title style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer\" style=\"padding-left: 40px\">To learn more about growing strawberries, review\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/2067e\/\">Bulletin #2067, Growing Strawberries<\/a>\u00a0on UMaine Extension\u2019s Publications website.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/tTyHnuWHyJ4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Add Value to Maine\u2019s Natural Resource-Based Products (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cut Flower Production<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Growing Cut Flowers: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floretflowers.com\/resource\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Floret<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofga.org\/category\/flowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MOFGA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnnyseeds.com\/growers-library\/flowers\/growers-library-flowers.html?glmmftrdlst\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Johnny&#8217;s<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cut Flower Sources:\n<ul>\n<li>Seed Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnnyseeds.com\/flowers\/\">Johnny&#8217;s<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/?gad=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw6p-oBhAYEiwAgg2PguuEyjBmCZAHT6zYTQlh3AzQrEEDGZM3q26WnMcLXtRxvxioUt94TxoCaeUQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Botanical Interests<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.historicnewengland.org\/explore\/collections-access\/capobject\/?refd=EP001.12.001.004.142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plant Hart Seeds<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.superseeds.com\/collections\/flowers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinetree Seeds<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Peonies Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fieldstonegardens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fieldstone Gardens<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tulip Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnnyseeds.com\/featured\/flower-bulbs\/?flmmftrdlst\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Johnny&#8217;s<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanengelen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Van Engelen<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Dahlias Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veggiestotable.org\/dahlias\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Veggies to Table<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>This is a list of nurseries and seed companies known to be offering plant varieties suitable for Maine. No endorsement is implied nor is any discrimination intended.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Pesticide Safety<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.touchnet.com\/C22921_ustores\/web\/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=33&amp;CATID=362&amp;SINGLESTORE=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pesticide Educational Resources\/Manuals (UMaine Cooperative Extension Store)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #1c2128\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.touchnet.com\/C22921_ustores\/web\/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=33&amp;CATID=366&amp;SINGLESTORE=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Videos &amp; Quizzes for MBPC Recertification (UMaine Cooperative Extension Store)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Pests and Diseases<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/2022\/06\/03\/bulletin-4135-storage-conditions-fruits-and-vegetables\/\">Storage Conditions: Fruits and Vegetables<\/a> (publication)<\/li>\n<li>Insect Pests, Plant Diseases and Pesticide Safety (publications)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Visit the University of Maine Cooperative Extension&#8217;s Publications site to view, download, print or purchase publications on the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/home\/pests-and-plant-diseases\/insect-pests\/\">Insect Pests<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/home\/pests-and-plant-diseases\/plant-diseases\/\">Plant Diseases<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/LHH83Vq3Azc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Defending Against Spotted Wing Drosophila (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Tj9WShQ1nRU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Identifying Late Blight (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/a17cNjIr0xU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Maine Farmers: What is Integrated Pest Management? 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