University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Agriculture Leadership Ambassador program from March 7–April 18. The program, open to all teens ages 14–18, will focus on understanding the Maine food system, exploring careers and building advocacy skills. As formal agricultural programs at local high schools disappear, students lack opportunities to learn about critical […]
This is an opportunity for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to complete an application if they feel they've been discriminated against in USDA farm lending. The deadline is approaching fast, […]
The Maine Climate Office is an excellent resource for climate and weather data curated by Dr. Sean Birkel, the Maine State Climatologist. Join us to learn how to navigate the […]
The Network for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA), collects weather data from network-associated weather stations and generates real-time weather data summaries, crop production tools, and IPM forecasts. Join us to […]
University of Maine at Machias Torrey Hall, Rooms 226, 228, and 230 116 Obrien Avenue, Machias, Maine 04654 This event brings agricultural and forestry management experts from UMaine, local agencies, and non-profit organizations to Machias to share information with Washington County farmers, growers, and forestland owners. The day will begin with two concurrent session […]
AgRadar is a management support tool geared toward apple growers. Join us to learn how it uses weather forecasts and data to inform apple production decision-making for service providers and growers alike. Register Online to Receive Zoom Link For more information or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Peyton Ginakes, at 207.933.2100, Ext. 107 or peyton.ginakes@maine.edu.
Interested in learning more about conflict resolution and resources in agriculture or becoming a Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) co-mediator? MAMP offers mediators the opportunity to co-mediate* a wide range of goals, issues, and needs on farms and/or involving producers, loan holders, and members of the ag community. This 16-hour training will introduce you to […]
A course to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to start, adapt, and maintain a profitable land or sea-based business. This multi-session course is designed to help you evaluate […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Conservation are offering a Rabbit Health Care for Producers webinar on Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. This webinar is for breeders and raisers seeking information on rabbit health care. Veterinarian Matt Ford of Southern Maine Hospital for Small Mammals will share information […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a virtual presentation covering growing and marketing practices for specialty potato varieties in Maine from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on March 27. Consumer interest and demand for fresh-market potato varieties with unique size, shape, color and taste profiles has been on the rise. The trend presents new […]
