Introduction to the Business of Livestock Production When: Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 Time: 4:00 to 6:00p.m. Location: The University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Waldo County 992 Waterville Road, Waldo, […]
When: Wednesday March 19 from 10:00-3:00 BYO lunch (Snow date Thursday March 20) Where: Aldermere Farm Welcome Center 20 Russell Ave, Rockport, ME 04856 for morning session; Erickson Fields Preserve, 164 West Street, Rockport for afternoon session
University of Maine Cooperative Extension Sustainable Agriculture Educator, Brett Johnson will give a talk describing growing and marketing practices in specialty potato production in Maine followed by a report on the results of the 2024 Organic Specialty Potato Variety Trial conducted at Rogers Farm Forage and Crop Research Facility in Old Town, ME. Click here […]
Wednesday, April 2nd from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and optional field walk 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at Aldermere Farm Welcome Center, 20 Russell Ave, Rockport, ME 04856. BYO lunch University of Maine Assistant Scientist, Bruce Hoskins, will discuss climate smart fertility management strategies for Maine, followed by a demonstration of best practices in soil […]
When: Wednesday, April 2 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, BYO lunch; Field walk at Erickson Fields Preserve 1:00-2:00 PM Where: Aldermere Farm Welcome Center, 20 Russell Ave, Rockport, ME 04856; field walk at Erickson Fields Preserve (164 West St. Rockport, ME)
Thursday, April 3rd from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at 577 Mount View Road in Thorndike. Soil Testing and Nutrient Management Workshop Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension Sustainable Agriculture Educator, Brett Johnson for an exploration of soil macro and micronutrients, general strategies for nutrient management in row crops, as well as a hands-on demonstration on how […]
Saturday, April 5, 2025 NEW Location: Lincolnville Central School 523 Hope Rd. Lincolnville, ME Cost $30.00 Register Online Class sizes are limited and fill up FAST! Pre-registration is REQUIRED and […]
Save the Date! Rural Living Day will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 Location: Lincolnville Central School 523 Hope Rd. Lincolnville, ME And this year, join UMaine Extension for […]
Sunday, April 6th from 12:00 – 4:00 PM at 294 Crosby Brook Road in Unity. A Specialty Potato Variety Showcase will be held at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners (MOFGA) Seed Swap and Scion Exchange. Sustainable Agriculture and Farm Business Management Educator, Brett Johnson will showcase specialty potatoes and discuss varietal performance. For more information, click here.
Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Webinar Pre-registration is required (coming soon) Legumes as cover crops: Cover and nitrogen to the soil. Presenter: Dr. Jaime Garzon, Assistant Extension Professor and Forage Educator, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Legumes, such as clovers and birdsfoot trefoil, offer significant benefits as cover crops […]
When: Wednesday, April 30 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, BYO lunch; Field walk 12:30-2:00 PM (Rain Date: Thursday, May 1) Where: Brodis Blueberries, 87 Jones Hill Rd, Hope, ME 04847
