Turner Publishing previews UMaine Extension farming course

Turner Publishing advanced a four-session course offered by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension for farmers and those hoping to farm. “So You Want to Farm in Maine?” will begin April 3 at the UMaine Extension Penobscot County office in Bangor and will continue from 6–9 p.m. every Monday in April. Live streaming of the course also will be available, the article states. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to start, adapt and maintain a profitable land-based business. Topics to be discussed include evaluating farm enterprises, developing a business plan, assessing soil and other resources, record keeping and market research, the article states. More information and registration is online.