*This is a 3 part webinar series with sessions taking place on: January 24, January 25, & January 31 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. All sessions will be recorded & the recordings shared with registrants. We will reserve February 1 as a snow date in case of power or internet outages. There are so many reasons […]
Join University of Maine Extension Maple Industry Educator, Jason Lilley, to learn everything you need to know about making your own maple syrup. We'll discuss identifying and tapping trees, collecting and boiling sap, as well as filtering, grading, and canning syrup. Jason will focus on homestead-scale systems that require a limited initial investment in equipment. […]
Join us for this evening webinar! In a talk combining themes from "No Meat Required" and the forthcoming "On Eating," author Alicia Kennedy will discuss the ways in which our imaginations, nostalgia, and traditions hold us back from creating space for new ways into a sustainable future of food based on abundance, regionality, and biodiversity.This […]
Join MOFGA Certification Service (MCS)'s Lead Maple Certification Specialist, Kristen Walker, to learn everything you need to know about organic certification of maple syrup. We'll discuss the annual certification cycle, applicant deadlines, organic system plans, MCS maple guidelines, recordkeeping, materials inputs, and MCS fees. Kristen will focus on production-scale systems. Designed for maple syrup producers and offered […]
This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.Julia Baecher started East of Eden as a backyard passion project in 2012 and has since farmed at three different scales; from a home plot to a six-acre leased (and later owned) property, and back again. Each move brought new lessons in efficiency, investment, and […]
This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.Join us for a webinar on integrating native plants into managed landscapes. This session will explore how native species can be used to meet both ecological and design objectives while reducing long-term maintenance and resource inputs. Whether addressing plant failure, overgrowth, or planning site enhancements, […]
Join us for our three-part, online series: Starting Your Farm.The final part of our series is Planning for Your First Year in Production. Designed for participants who have attended session one and two, this workshop will cover how to create a production plan for your first year. This interactive workshop will guide you through the […]
This class is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Visit this page for more information.For those looking to build their gardening knowledge without any volunteer or apprenticeship requirements, the Maine Gardener Training offers a fully virtual option focused on foundational horticulture education. Designed for gardeners of all levels, this course provides in-depth instruction […]
This class is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Visit this page for more info.The Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training is ideal for individuals looking to explore a new career path, enhance existing skills, or launch a business in horticulture. This program blends flexible, self-paced online learning with a hands-on apprenticeship guided by experienced industry mentors. “We developed […]
Join us for our three-part, online series: Starting Your Farm.Next in the series is Selecting Enterprises. Once you have begun to explore your options for starting a farm, it is important to consider what you plan to grow and sell. Join Nicolas Lindholm, MOFGA’s business and marketing specialist, for an interactive workshop on enterprise selection […]
This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.This webinar will cover the basics of composting, including how to start and maintain a compost pile. Participants will also learn how to properly use finished compost to enrich soil and support plant growth. Perfect for gardeners of all levels.Speaker: Nick RowleyBio: Nick Rowley is the […]
This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.This webinar will review how to grow native plants from seed, focusing on easy to grow native perennials suited for Maine gardens. We’ll guide you through the process, from sowing seeds to transplanting seedlings, using straightforward techniques that any gardener can apply. Topics will include […]
