Join the University of Maine mechanical cultivation research team, UMaine Extension, and Crystal Springs Farm to discuss best practices for mechanical weed management. Includes new tool demonstration and no-till tomato tour and discussion. The event is free, however, registration is required in advance.
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host an outdoor meeting for corn silage growers to look at and learn about corn silage varieties that were planted at the Maine Farm Days site in Clinton. This is an opportunity to see new varieties as you plan next year’s seed order. Corn seed dealers will be […]
Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstration on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. Click here to register. […]
In this 60 minute workshop, participants will receive an overview of the Farm Coaching model, a copy of the Guide to Farm Coaching, and examples of the resources used in coaching sessions. This will be an opportunity to hear from current farm coaches, farmers, and talk with other service providers about the logistics of starting […]
Ever wonder how to preserve all those great summer tomatoes? This interactive food preservation demonstration will teach you the basic steps for canning and freezing. Participants will receive a “Preserving the Harvest” food preservation packet, and will learn recommended methods for preserving foods, the latest and safest recipes, about equipment to ensure safety and how […]
Join Land for Good and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension for this session on “Developing Sugarbush Leases”. Setting up a sugarbush is a long-term investment. This program will share […]
Join Dave Fuller with UMaine Extension for a webinar session on growing great garlic in Maine. He’ll cover every step of growing including variety choice, timing of planting, scape removal, […]
Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstration on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. This webinar will include: Demonstration: Fermenting sauerkraut, Explanation of the science of fermentation, Discussion on steps to success, Answering participants' questions $5 optional donation is appreciated. Registration is required. […]
A one-hour Zoom meeting will be held to offer updates specific to the agricultural industry. There will be two presentations, “Potato Virus Y (PVY) and the 2020 Growing Season PVY Research” will be presented by UMaine Professor Greg Porter, and “Pesticides and Off-Target Movement” will be presented by UMaine Extension crops specialist Steve Johnson. One […]
Note: Cooperative Extension regrets to announce that this event has been canceled. At this in-person program, prospective and beginning small-scale meat and egg producers will learn about what it takes to have poultry, including laying hens. This program will be lead by Donna Coffin, UMaine Extension and Dr. Colt Knight, UMaine Extension Livestock Specialist. Topics […]
