Recent developments in consumer interest and demand for fresh-market potato varieties with novel size, shape, color, and taste profiles are creating unique market opportunities for specialty crop producers. How can […]
The Maine Climate Office is an excellent resource for climate and weather data curated by Dr. Sean Birkel, the Maine State Climatologist. Join us to learn how to navigate the website and use the temperature, precipitation, drought, and climate models for crop production decision making. To register, click here. Dr. Sean Birkel is an Assistant […]
Thinking about becoming a 4-H volunteer? We are looking for people to help youth find their spark and thrive! We offer lots of ways to be involved depending on your […]
In farming, we often talk business. Business finances, business planning, and goal setting for business are placed front and center. But what about the personal side? Have we thought about how we get paid, how to save for vacation, and where financial planning for the future fits into the business? Sometimes it feels taboo. For […]
Ever wonder how to preserve all those great garden vegetables? University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s hands-on food preservation workshop will teach you the basics of preserving food at home […]