Maine Farmcast

The Maine Farmcast features weekly conversations with experts from across the country sharing insights and advice for both new and seasoned farmers running operations of any size. Hosted by three livestock specialists from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, the show brings you world-class expertise paired with practical advice about how to apply cutting-edge research to improve the efficiency and sustainability of your farming operation.

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  Episode #119

  MOFGA: From Certification to Community With Jacki Martinez Perkins

  Aug 12, 202628 min

  In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, host Glenda Pereira sits down with Jacki Martinez Perkins to discuss the role the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) plays in promoting organic agriculture through education, advocacy and connection. Jacki serves as MOFGA’s organic dairy and livestock specialist and is a valuable resource for farmers across Maine. Contact Jacki 50th annual Common Ground Country Fair, Sept. 25-27, 2026 Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) University of Maine Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity institution and provider committed to nondiscrimination. For more information, visit extension.umaine.edu/nondiscrimination .

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  Episode #118

  Fair Season: Biosecurity and Animal Health Considerations with Owen Cortner

  Aug 5, 202629 min

  In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, host Dr. Glenda Pereira talks with Dr. Owen Cortner about biosecurity, heat stress and other animal health considerations when exhibiting animals at fairs. Cortner is a livestock specialist in the Division of Animal and Plant Health at the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Contact the Maine DACF animal health team Maine DACF Heat Stress Best Practices at Events and Fairs (PDF) Maine DACF Animal Exhibition Recommendations (PDF) Watch: Biosecurity practices for livestock at fairs, shows and exhibitions University of Maine Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity institution and provider committed to nondiscrimination. For more information, visit extension.umaine.edu/nondiscrimination .

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  Episode #117

  Serving Those Who Feed Us: Tommy Higgins Explains FSA County Committees

  Jul 29, 202645 min

  How do farmers help shape USDA programs in their communities? In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Glenda Pereira and Colt Knight welcome Tommy Higgins, Maine state executive director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency, for a conversation about the important role FSA county committees play in supporting agriculture. Higgins shares his journey from military service to leading Maine’s Farm Service Agency. He also explains how local producers help guide FSA programs through county committees. The discussion covers who can serve, how committee members are nominated and elected and why producer participation is essential to ensuring local voices are heard. The conversation also highlights several FSA programs available to producers, including farm ownership and operating loans, Dairy Margin Coverage, farm storage facility loans, specialty crop assistance and disaster programs that help farmers recover from drought, severe weather, livestock losses and other unexpected challenges. Whether you are a beginning farmer, an established producer or simply want to better understand the resources available through USDA, this episode offers practical information about how FSA serves Maine agriculture and how you can become involved. Listen to our previous episode, “ Episode 44: Farm Service Agency with Lucia Brown and Amanda May ” County Committee Elections (nomination deadline Aug. 3, 2026) Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program (enrollment deadline Aug. 7, 2026) University of Maine Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity institution and provider committed to nondiscrimination. For more information, visit extension.umaine.edu/nondiscrimination .

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  Episode #116

  Don't Graze by Guesswork: The Math Behind Better Pastures with Jeff Lehmkuhler

  Jul 22, 202645 min

  How much forage do your cattle really need, and how much grass is actually available in your pasture? This week, Dr. Colt Knight welcomes Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler back to the Maine Farmcast for a practical conversation about the numbers behind successful grazing management. They explain how estimating forage inventory, calculating dry matter intake and using simple tools such as grazing sticks and plate meters can help producers make better stocking and rotation decisions before pasture problems develop. The conversation goes beyond the math to explore pasture health, drought planning, grazing efficiency, animal nutrition and the reasons adaptive management consistently outperforms guesswork. Whether you are grazing a few cows or managing hundreds of acres, this episode offers practical strategies to protect your pastures, improve livestock performance and get more value from every acre of forage. Northeast Grazing Guide Maine Pasture Management Course Maine Farmcast Episode 49: Grazing Plans with Dr. Jaime Garzon Sustainable Pasture Management video University of Kentucky grazing management website University of Maine Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity institution and provider committed to nondiscrimination. For more information, visit extension.umaine.edu/nondiscrimination .

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  Episode #115

  Emerging Pathogens Affecting Ruminant Livestock in Maine with Annie Leahy

  Jul 15, 202618 min

  In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, host Dr. Glenda Pereira sits down with Annie Leahy, a recent University of Maine zoology graduate and incoming Clemson University DVM student, to discuss her honors thesis on emerging pathogens affecting ruminant livestock in Maine. Leahy’s research analyzed cases submitted to UMaine’s Veterinary Diagnostic Lab between September 2022 and January 2025, covering 633 ruminant cases across cattle, goats, sheep and alpacas. UMaine Veterinary Diagnostic Lab UMaine Extension small ruminant programming University of Maine Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity institution and provider committed to nondiscrimination. For more information, visit extension.umaine.edu/nondiscrimination .

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