Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely, how to identify hazards, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. The course is open to all adults and youth interested. A Federal Certificate of Training will be issued at the end of the course after successful completion of the written test and driving […]
This webinar will focus on soil health and engineering practices that can help farmers mitigate the negative effects of too much water. Participants will learn an overview of techniques, […]
Brighten up your winter by making your own strawberry lemonade concentrate. Use frozen berries to capture the flavor of summer in a jar with this delightful beverage. This class will teach you the basics of boiling water bath canning and freezing fruit. You’ll love having this delicious drink on hand and be ready to make […]
State Horticulturist Gary Fish will outline how jumping worms have been confirmed in 13 of 16 Maine Counties, how they potentially impact our ecosystem, and provide guidance on how to slow their spread. Brittany Schappach, Maine State Forest Service Entomologist, will discuss the infamous browntail moth and their disruptive presence, from irritating caterpillars to defoliation […]
Interested in turning your food scraps and waste into nourishment for your plants? Join us and learn the basics of composting! In this workshop we’ll discuss the advantages of different compost feedstocks, best practices to build and maintain a healthy compost pile, and horticultural uses of finished compost. Participants will also learn about different small-scale […]
Maine Sea Grant will offer in-person volunteer training for the Signs of the Seasons program in Camden, Maine, co-hosted by Merryspring Nature Center. Participants will learn about the goals of the program, learn how to make scientific observations of phenology (the study of cyclic and seasonal changes of plants and animals), practice making phenology observations […]
Come join UMaine Extension and the Maine New Farmers Project at KVCC in Hinckley, Maine for a farm visit about Tractor Safety and Equipment Maintenance with UMaine Extension’s Jason Lilley. This is a good chance for new farmers to learn about tractor safety and maintenance and to network with other new farmers and service providers. […]
Decisions regarding farm property transfer are critical in estate, retirement, and succession planning. Making the best decisions starts with understanding the different ways of transferring property ownership and the common “tools” used to facilitate farm property transfer. Presenter: Mike Sciabarrasi UNH Extension From 1980 to 2016, Mike Sciabarrasi was an Agricultural Business Management Extension Specialist […]
Maine Sea Grant will offer in-person volunteer training for the Signs of the Seasons program at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay, Maine, co-hosted by Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Participants will learn about the goals of the program, learn how to make scientific observations of phenology (the study of cyclic and seasonal changes of plants […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an apple tree grafting workshop from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 11 at 105 Cemetery Road in Wilton, Maine. The workshop is open to all apple growers and provides valuable information on grafting techniques for optimal tree growth. Led by UMaine Extension’s Nick Rowley, Franklin County Sustainable Agriculture […]
