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Maine Forage Conference

November 8 @ 9:00 am - 2:15 pm

| $20

The annual Maine Forage Conference is an excellent opportunity for members of the dairy, equine, beef cattle, small ruminants, and other livestock industries to come together, learn about forages from subject matter experts and colleagues, have good food, and attend a trade show. The 2024 agenda promises the participation of featured speakers, a farmer panel, the Maine Hay Contest award ceremony, and a space for sponsor recognition, trade show, and socialization.

Cost: $20 per participant; $50 per booth and two participants for the Trade Show

Register Online

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Registration closes on October 31, 2024.

Agenda

9:00–9:30 a.m.: Registration and reception
9:30–9:45 a.m.: Welcome, trade show introduction and sponsor recognition
9:45–10:15 a.m.: Nicholas Richardson. Presentation: “Short talk on interpreting forage test results.”
10:15–10:30 a.m.: Break
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Farmers panel and Q&A session
12:30–1:00 p.m.: Rick Kersbergen. Presentation: “Takeaways from 35 years in Extension…”
1:00–2:00 p.m.: Lunch
2:00–2:15 p.m.: Maine Hay Contest awards
2:15 p.m.: Adjourn

Details

Date:
November 8
Time:
9:00 am - 2:15 pm
Cost:
$20
Website:
https://extension.umaine.edu/livestock/maine-forage-conference/

Venue

Governor’s Ballroom
376 Main Street
Waterville, ME 04901
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