vegetables

New Farmer Farm Visit Series

Free!

Come join the Boots-2-Bushels farm training program all around Maine this spring and summer for farm visits about Vegetable and Livestock Production with local farmers. This is a good chance for new farmers to learn about farm production techniques and to network with other new farmers and service providers.

PLEASE NOTE: You do not have to be a veteran nor be enrolled in B2B to attend this farm visit.

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Please click on the event to find more information.

Wed, March 29, 2023, Seedling Production in Damariscotta

Tues, May 9, Tractor Safety in Hinckley

Tues, May 23, Harvest and Storage in Penobscot

Wed, June 21, No-Till Farming in Bowdoinham

Tues, July 11, Small Tools for Small-Scale Farming

Tues, August 22, Poultry Farming in Thomaston

 

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Program Description

Who Should Attend?

New farmers based in Maine who have fewer than 10 years of experience in farming with a desire to learn more about no-till farming techniques.

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If you are a person with a disability and need accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Chris Howard at christina.howard@maine.edu to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least seven days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.

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Program Details

Date

May 23, June 21, July 11, and Aug 22, 2023

Time

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Contact

Chris Howard, UMaine Extension

Contact Email Name & Phone

christina.howard@maine.edu; 207.944.6391