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Doreen and John Simmons of Stoneheart Farm in South Paris have two
invaluable members of their farm family — border collies Gwen and Bea.
Without the dogs, the farmers say they could not do…
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension discusses how to develop a plan of action, thoroughly investigate all factors and find a market for your product.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension discusses their work with people interested in starting a farm in Maine. Testimonial and tips from participants in the "So, You Want to Farm in…
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension talks about what you need to do before starting a farm business, and the importance of having a plan in place to reach your goals.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension talks about what new farmers can think about in their farm business. Topics such as value added, production cycle and time management are discussed.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Department of Agriculture work together to help Maine farmers create business plans, market their products, and seek business loans.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension discusses the nutritional importance of forage quality and recommended sampling techniques.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension talks about the Agriculture Mediation Program, how it is funded, and how the program can assist in mediating conflicts.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension shows how to prevent sheep foot rot, how to correctly trim sheep's feet, and what affects the disease has on the sheep in your flock.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension provides information on why creating a farm business plan is so important and what marketing, operations, and finances mean to your plan.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension shows how the Maine Board of Pesticides educates farmers about pesticides and their role in organic agriculture, provides training and licensing, and works…
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension discusses the technique of frost seeding to help improve production, and increase diversity, in hayfield grasses and legumes.
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Meet blueberry farmers Lee and Everett Worcester in Orneville Township. From the bees to the berries to the value-added products, lowbush blueberries are the "sweet ones" that are the name…
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This is the story of Patty and Gary Treworgy and their children on their second-generation orchard and family farm. "Growing Maine" is a series of short documentaries highlighting Maine…
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The Waters family talks about the past, 4-H, and the vision for the future. Both youth plan on finishing high school and going into careers in agriculture. More videos at…
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Dan Kaplan and his family are relatively new to farming – Heartstone Farm (www.heartstonefarm.me) started just a couple years ago. And as their grass fed beef business began, they learned…
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