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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]