SO, YOU WANT TO FARM IN MAINE?
Extension Education
Kathryn Hopkins
EXTENSION EDUCATOR
University of Maine Cooperative Extension
SKOWHEGAN
Abstract
\r\n This course was designed for current farmers and those who are interested in starting a farm. There is an increasing interest in local foods and agriculture and an increasing interest in younger people thinking about choosing farming as a career. The purpose was to equip participants with knowledge and skills to start, adapt and maintain a profitable land-based business. This multi-session course was offered on five Thursday evenings in March and April at three sites using Tandberg Movi videoconferencing software to connect the sites. Participants completed a New Farmer Enterprise Survey before the first session. This flyer was mailed to interested people in four counties and picked up by approximately 100 people at the annual Maine Ag Trade Show in January. As a result, sixty-three farmers and potential farmers enrolled in this program at the three interconnected sites. This use of technology resulted in less stress on speakers and a broader range of experiences shared among class participants.
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Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC
This poster is being submitted for judging. It will be displayed at the AM/PIC if not selected as a State winner. The abstract will be published in the proceedings.
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Authors: K. M. Hopkins, D. R. Coffin, A. B. Plant
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Hopkins, K. Extension Educator, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Maine, 04976
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Coffin, D. Extension Educator, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Maine, 04426
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Plant, A. Extension Educator, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Maine, 04730