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Maine Farmcast

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.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension

123 episodesEN

Show overview

Maine Farmcast has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 123 episodes. That works out to roughly 65 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 23 min and 37 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 36 episodes already out so far this year. Published by University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

Episodes
123
Running
2024–2026 · 2y
Median length
31 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

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.

Latest Episodes

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Buckles, Banners and Building a Farm Future with Brittany and Sierra Hemon

Sep 9, 202638 min

Maintaining Hoof Health and Lameness Prevention with Jacki Perkins

Sep 2, 202633 min

Ben and Jerry's Low Carbon Dairy Pilot Project with Amber Blodgett

Aug 26, 202656 min

Pile It On with the King of Compost: From the Backyard to the Farm

Aug 19, 202631 min

MOFGA: From Certification to Community With Jacki Martinez Perkins

Aug 12, 202627 min

Fair Season: Biosecurity and Animal Health Considerations with Owen Cortner

Aug 5, 202628 min

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

Jul 29, 202644 min

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

Jul 22, 202644 min

Emerging Pathogens Affecting Ruminant Livestock in Maine with Annie Leahy

Jul 15, 202617 min

Screwworm: Small Pest, Massive Consequences

Jul 8, 202623 min

Stars, Stripes and Stetsons: The Story Behind America’s Most Iconic Hat with Dean Fish

Jul 1, 202651 min

Why Is Meat So Expensive? The Perfect Storm Behind Rising Prices with Gregg Rentfrow

Jun 24, 202636 min

Gut Check: Microbiomes in Agriculture and Health with Dr. Sue Ishaq

Jun 17, 202631 min

Robots on the Dairy Farm

Jun 10, 202612 min

Don’t Do This: Farming Mistakes We’ve All Made with Dr. Richard Brzozowski

Jun 3, 202648 min

Little Boots, Big Lessons: Parenting on the Farm

May 27, 202628 min

From Barns to Biotech: The IDEXX Story and the Power of Diagnostics with Rick Linscott

May 20, 202643 min

A Passion for Wool: Spinning Stories and Sheep with Dr. Erin Percival Carter

May 13, 202631 min

Planning for Success in Animal Agriculture with Dr. Richard Brzozowski

May 6, 202640 min

Forage Quality: Preparing for a Successful First Cutting with Joe Lawrence

Apr 29, 202619 min
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