Events
Smithereen Farm hosts workshops in collaboration with our sister organization, Greenhorns.
- Greenhorns offers free and low-cost events for the benefit of the local and regional community. If you are able to donate beyond the affordable cost of a workshop, or if you enjoy a free event, consider making a tax deductible donation to Greenhorns to support the actual costs of this and future programming so we can keep these accessible. Thank you!
- Workshops require advance registration; follow the registration link within the workshop description.
- Coming for an event and want to stay a while? You can book a campsite at the farm.
- REFUND POLICY Due to our rural location and small event sizes workshop registrations are not refundable.
Eastern Maine Regional Opportunities for Ocean, Timber and Soil (ROOTS) Conference
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Snow Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
University of Maine at Machias
Reynold’s Center
116 O’Brien Avenue, Machias, Maine 04654 (Google Maps)
The 2025 Eastern Maine ROOTS Conference brings together industry leaders in agriculture, food, forestry management, fisheries, and aquaculture. Presenters and service providers from UMaine, local agencies, and non-profit organizations will be present to share information with Eastern Maine farmers, fisherfolk, growers, woodland owners and interested community members.
This conference, previously named the “Downeast Agriculture and Forestry Conference,” enters its fourth year in 2025. UMaine Cooperative Extension is partnering for the first time with the Washington County Food Council (a group co-facilitated by staff from Healthy Acadia and Full Plates Full Potential) and local industry leaders to provide a full agenda for conference guests.
On Saturday March 22nd, the day will kick off with a Keynote Address to center on value-based approaches to connecting with the land and natural resources. Next will be a speakers’ panel, Wood and Food Banks: Inspiration from Eastern Maine for Heat and Food Security Efforts. After the morning speaker panel, a catered lunch will be provided featuring special local foods. Afternoon sessions offer industry-specific talks and workshops. During the course of the day, participants can network with representatives from local agencies, institutions and non-profits.
For more information contact Rachel White at [email protected], Assistant Professor of Sustainable Agriculture and Livestock.
Registration
Cost: Pay what you can ($10-$60) includes lunch featuring local foods. Financial assistance is available. Please contact Tara Wood, [email protected] for the coupon code.
Childcare will be offered at no cost by 4-H staff and trained 4-H Super Sitters. Please indicate on the registration form if childcare is needed.