Maine Climate & Agriculture Network Spring 2022 Webinar Series

The Maine Climate and Agriculture Network (MECAN) is pleased to offer a three-webinar series about climate change and agriculture on Tuesday March 22nd 2-3 pm, Monday March 28th 2-3 pm, and Thursday April 14th 1-2 pm.  The first two sessions address Adapting to Climate Change on the Farm, where farmers and agricultural advisors share their experiences. The third session topic is Using Seaweed as Feedstock to Reduce Methane Emissions from Cows, where we will hear from experts from the University of New Hampshire and the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences.  Each webinar will consist of short presentations from panelists followed by questions and a general discussion. Speakers include farmers, outreach professionals, and agricultural and climate scientists.

The series is free and open to the public. Click here for more information and to register for the events.

MECAN is a network of scientists, outreach professionals, and stakeholders coordinated by the University of Maine. Our mission is to increase communication and identify challenges, opportunities, and potential solutions regarding climate and Maine agriculture. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Sean Birkel (birkel@maine.edu), MECAN Coordinator.