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New Farmer
Workshop Series
(offered by the Andy Valley SWCD)
This workshop series is
designed for new Maine farmers who have been in business fewer than
10 years, or haven’t started yet. A wide variety of topics will be
covered including an introduction to the various federal, state,
local and non-profit agencies many farmers work with. Plenty of time
is built in for questions and interaction with speakers and
colleagues. Participants enrolling for all 7 workshops will be given
a resource material notebook.
Topics included Dates
Scheduled (storm date the next day ,same time)
Farm Business Basics January 31, 2012 9:00
- 3:00 p.m.
Business plans, record
keeping, value-added products and an overview of local, state &
federal agricultural agency services, programs & resources
Crop Management February 7, 2012 6:00 -
9:00 p.m.
Soil fertility,
pollination and management practices for a variety of crops
Nutrient Management February 14, 2012 6:00
- 9:00 p.m.
Storage, management
practices, record keeping & nutrient management regulations
Pest Management February 21, 2012 9:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Integrated pest
management, organic certification & regulations, pesticide
applicator licensing.Pesticide Applicator
License Exam offered at 2:00 p.m.
Water Management February 28, 2012 6:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Crop water budgets,
irrigation management, chemigation application rates, schedules &
regulations
Energy Management March 6, 2012 6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m.
Electrical, fossil fuel &
alternative energy
Farm Safety March 13, 2012 9:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Agribility, manure pit
gasses, chainsaw safety, tractor safety, silo safety, PTO safety &
pesticide safety (This will be held at the Barker Farm in Leeds &
participants will need to bring a bag lunch and come dressed for
weather conditions)
· Cost: $50.00 for all 7 workshops (maximum of two people/farm), or
· Individual workshop costs: Full-day workshops cost $15.00 per
person and Evening workshops cost $10.00
per person. Food will be provided at all workshops with the
exception of the Farm Safety Workshop.
· Location: Full day workshops will be at Ramada Inn, 490 Pleasant
Street, in Lewiston and all evening workshops will be at USDA
Service Center, 254 Goddard Road, in Lewiston
· Register online at:
www.androscogginswcd.net or call
753-9400 ext 400
Workshops are open to
the public. Pre-registration is required. Please call Jane Heikkinen
at 207-753-9400 ext 400 if you have questions or have special needs
in order to attend.
AVSWCD, USDA,
University of Maine, and Maine Department of Agriculture & Maine
Department of Conservation are equal opportunity providers and
employers.
USDA Farm Services
Agency News
Those interested in receiving the Farm Service
Agency Newsletter or needing more program information may contact
Laurie Thiboutot via email at:
laurie.thiboutot@me.usda.gov.or
marcia.hall@me.usda.gov.
USDA Natural
Resources Conservation Service News
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