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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 its role in supporting Maine's food system and farm economy. UMaine Extension provides research-based information that experienced farmers…
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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 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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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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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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University of Maine Cooperative Extension discusses estate planning for those with family-run farms.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension discusses why you should buy, and where you can purchase, local food.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension helps you look at whether farming is right for you. See if it is a good career or enterprise choice for you and/or your family.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension discusses how to get your farming questions answered and how UMaine Extension partners with agricultural businesses to help educate the people of Maine.
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Cover Crops can help reduce risk in a variety of ways. A few of our customers have found cereal rye and vetch helps control weeds in organic crop acres. Check out our video and then be sure to RSVP…
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