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2023 Sustainable Ag Workshop in Presque Isle

UMPI Ballroom 120 Campus Center, 181 Main Street, Presque Isle, ME, United States

This event will feature renowned speakers who will cover topics ranging from interseeding and intercropping to Potato Virus Y (PVY) and Potato Leafroll Virus (PLRV) management in potato production. The event will offer 5.5 CCA/CEU credits and 2 pesticide credits. Attendees can also present their research through the poster submission form. Don’t miss this opportunity […]

Growing Small Fruit on Your Farm Online Course

Online

The “Growing Small Fruit on Your Farm” course will teach you the best cultural practices for raising small fruit crops in Maine, including strawberries, raspberries, and high-bush blueberries. All of these crops can work well both in the home garden and on commercial farms, but proper planning and preparation are crucial to their success. This […]

Swine 101: Raising Pastured Pork in Dover Foxcroft

University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Piscataquis County Office 165 Main St, Dover-Foxcroft, ME, United States

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is excited to announce a FREE series entitled Swine 101: Raising Pastured Pork. This seminar will be held in multiple locations across the state, and a meal will be provided at no cost (smoked pork). Join Dr. Colt W. Knight, UMaine Extension State Livestock Specialist, for a 2-hour primer […]

Boots-2-Bushels: Boot Camp for Market Gardeners 2023 (online)

Online

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a comprehensive nine-month hybrid (online and in-person) training program for all beginning farmers. Participants will acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully grow produce for small-scale private or commercial fruit and vegetable operations. Online training begins Jan. 17, 2023. The program continues twice-monthly through the end […]

Maine 4-H Agricultural Ambassador Program (online)

Online

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 […]

Event Series 4-H Algae SPIN Club (online)

4-H Algae SPIN Club (online)

Online

The Algae SPIN Club will explore all things algae — why algae is important, how it can be used, harmful algae blooms, and related community action. In this club, youth will have the opportunity to taste algae, create a seaweed lava lamp, and even observe and analyze the growth of an algae sample at home. […]

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