Cooperative Extension in Piscataquis County

Farm Conversations

Thank you for your participation and interest. Since summer field work and farm direct marketings have commenced the Weekly Maine Farm Zoom has been suspended for now. 

If you have suggestions for topics or speakers please complete this form.  

Watch for periodic sessions with special guests.

YouTube Videos of Sessions

• Covid-19 Guidance to Protect Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Health
• Covid-19 Guidance to Protect Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Health: Lessons Learned to Date and Preparing for Upcoming Harvest

Other Covid-19 Resources for Farmers

• UMaine Extension Agriculture 
• Source for gloves and other PPE assembled by Nicolas Lundholm MOFGA 
• BFRN COVID-19 Information and Support for Maine Farmers  
• Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservations, and Forestry
• Maine Farm Product Pick-up and Delivery Directory 
• COVID-19 & Maine Agriculture FAQ
• E-commerce and Other Alternative Marketing Ideas for Farms
• Seedling Sales During COVID-19
• Bulletin #2515, Managing Garden Center and On-Farm Seedling Sales Safely in Maine: Best Practices and Recommendations for Marketing During COVID-19
• Bulletin #2516, Managing Farmers Market Seedling Sales Safely in Maine: Best Practices and Recommendations for Marketing During COVID-19
• COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide (pdf)This resource matrix organizes funding opportunities identified in the CARES Act and other federal resources that can help support rural America. Opportunities are categorized by customer and assistance type.