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Integrated Disease and Weed Management in Christmas Tree Production

Quinn's Tree Farm 290 West Ridge Road, Cornville, ME, United States

Participants will learn how to apply crop protectants using backpack sprayers safely and efficiently. UMaine Extension Plant Pathologist Alicyn Smart will introduce participants to the biology and management of Phytophthora root rot disease of true fir. Extension Ornamental Horticulture Specialist Manjot Sidhu will introduce integrated strategies for both broadleaf and grass weeds that commonly impact Christmas […]

$20

Canning and Preserving Strawberry Jam in Arundel

Frinklepod Farm 244 Log Cabin Road, Arundel, ME, United States

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a workshop about canning and preserving strawberry jam on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, from 5:30–8:00 p.m. at the Frinklepod Farm, 244 Log Cabin Road, Arundel Participants will learn how to prepare and preserve strawberry jam, including methods for using less sugar. The instructor will teach safe preservation techniques […]

$35
Maine Pasture Walk Series

Maine Pasture Walk Series in Waldo County

Faithful Venture Farm 17 Borough Road, Searsmont, ME, United States

University of Maine Cooperative Extension invites local farmers, service providers and agricultural stakeholders to the 2025 Maine Pasture Walk Series, an opportunity to explore and learn at five working farms throughout the state. The free series will be held at locations across Maine, each beginning at 11 a.m. The series includes events on Saturday, June […]

Free

Soil Health Lunch and Learn Series: Open soil health discussion and brainstorming on participant scenarios

Virtual Event

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will present a 7-part online lunch and learn series intended to help farmers take their soil health to the next level. The sessions will be held from noon–1 p.m. on Tuesdays, May 27 to July 8. The sessions are for farmers who have experience with soil health practices and want […]

$5

Canning and Preserving Strawberry Jam in Gray

Caswell Farm 120 Whitney Road, Gray, United States

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a workshop about canning and preserving strawberry jam on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 5:30–8:00 p.m. at the Caswell Farm, 120 Whitney Rd, Gray. Participants will learn how to prepare and preserve strawberry jam, including methods for using less sugar. The instructor will teach safe preservation techniques for […]

4-H Goat Workshop, Dover-Foxcroft

Maison de Chevre 162 Bolton Road, Dover-Foxcroft, ME, United States

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will host a Goat Workshop on Sunday, August 10 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Maison de Chevre, 162 Bolton Road in Dover-Foxcroft. Sadee Mehuren, 4-H Animal Science Professional, will facilitate a hands-on overview of goat care and handling for youth ages nine and older. Tips for judging […]

Free

Northeast Luminary Tour

Wolfe's Neck Center 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, ME, United States

The first stop on the Northeast Grazing Network’s annual Northeast Luminary Tour is scheduled for Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment, 184 Burnett Road in Freeport. This year’s luminaries are Dale Strickler, agronomist and author of the best-selling books Drought Resilient Farm, Managing […]

$30 – $60

Sustainable Agriculture Research Tour

Rogers Farm 914 Bennoch Road, Old Town, ME, United States

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold its annual Sustainable Agriculture Research Tour on Wednesday, July 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the UMaine Rogers Farm Forage and Crop Research Facility, 914 Bennoch Rd., Old Town and the nearby Wyman’s Wild Blueberry Research Center. The event is geared toward farmers, crop advisors and others […]

Free
Urban Growers Summer Series

Urban Growers Summer Series: Who’s Eating My Kale? A Summer Pest and Disease Tour

Valley Street Community Garden 138 Valley St, Portland, United States

Join UMaine Extension and our community partners for a series of three workshops for urban gardeners and farmers. Held at different sites in Portland, these sessions will focus on practices that help growers increase their resilience in an urban setting. Participants may join us for as many sessions as they are able; please note that […]

Free
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