Registration Open for On-Farm Weekend
Contact: Vivianne Holmes, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, 1-800-287-1458 (within Maine), vholmes@umext.maine.edu, or Nick Houtman, Dept. of Public Affairs, 207-581-3777, houtman@maine.edu
ORONO, Maine — Women who are looking for new agricultural opportunities in everything from raising sheep and milking goats to growing herbs and vegetables can sign up for an Experiential On-Farm Weekend for Women next fall. Registrations are now being taken for the event that will be held at the Nezinscot Farm in Turner, Oct. 14-17.
The Maine Women’s Agricultural Network (WAgN) is coordinating the weekend with support from Nezinscot Farm, University of Maine Cooperative Extension and agricultural businesses. The event is funded by a grant from The Harvest Fund of Maine Initiatives.
The schedule includes a close look at farm operations as well as workshops on topics such as spinning and weaving, cheese making and basket making. Routine farming practices from managing pastures to planning farm related businesses will be covered.
Participants can register for the entire weekend or take part in selected workshops. Registration information is available from Vivianne Holmes, Extension Educator who helps to coordinate WAgN, 1-800-287-1458. Space is limited.