FARMINGTON — The Maine New Farmers Project at University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to offer a farm visit from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at Rustic Roots Farm, 120 Vipah Lane. Farmer/owner Erica Emery plans to discuss small tools for small-scale farming. This event is geared toward people interested in […]
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No-till training offered June 19 at Bowdoinham farm
BOWDOINHAM — The Maine New Farmers Project at University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a farm visit from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, at Stonecipher Farm at 1186 River Road. Farmer and owner Ian Jerolmack will discuss no-till farming techniques and marketing. This event is geared toward people interested […]
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Free virtual summer equine speaker series offered this summer
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension welcomes anyone who owns or cares for equines to participate in the virtual Summer Equine Speaker Series. Three events, all of which will start at 6 p.m., will be held on the following days: Thursday, July 11: Alicia Harlov from the Humble Hoof Rehabilitation Center and podcast […]
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UMaine Extension launches new podcast featuring farm experts from home, abroad
University of Maine Cooperative Extension has launched the Maine Farmcast, a podcast that features weekly conversations with experts from across the country sharing insights and advice for both new and seasoned farmers running operations of any size. Topics will include latest research results and ongoing projects, practical information about day-to-day operations, as well as guidance […]
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On-farm workshop on vegetable, hay production set for May 21
PENOBSCOT — The Maine New Farmers Project at University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to offer a farm visit from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at King Hill Farm, 29 Faerie Kingdom Road. Farmer/owner Paul Schultz will share methods of harvesting and storing vegetables and discuss the farm’s hay production. This […]
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Plant diagnostic lab shares updates, announces new fees
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab in Orono, which identifies diseases and provides management plans to gardeners, farmers, nurseries and members of the lawn care industry, received over 800 physical samples from nine different states in 2023. Also last year, the lab launched a new process for digital submission which resulted […]
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4-H to offer online info session for aspiring volunteers in May
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers. The sessions are set for 6-7 p.m. on Wednesdays, May 22 and 29. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” aims to provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four […]
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Sheep, goat school for new farmers offered May 11
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is partnering with Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Animal Health Team and the Wolfe’s Neck Center to offer a sheep and goat school for new farmers. The event is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the 184 Burnett Road center in Freeport. Topics […]
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Spring webinars offered on managing farm risk
The Maine Farmer Resource Network, University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry plan to offer Managing Farm Risk, a spring webinar series for commercial farmers. These webinars will begin at 10 a.m. Fridays starting April 26, and run through May 31. The full agenda is available at extension.umaine.edu. Topics […]
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Webinar to cover jumping worms, browntail moths
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Bangor Public Library are set to host a free webinar at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, featuring two pressing ecological concerns impacting local landscapes: jumping worms and browntail moths. State Horticulturist Gary Fish will outline how jumping worms have been confirmed in 13 of 16 Maine counties, how […]