University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a webinar on starting and managing a successful flower farming operation, Monday, Dec. 1, from 6 - 7:15 p.m.

“Right-Sizing Your Flower Farm: What I Learned from Three Different Setups” will feature Julia Baecher, owner of East of Eden Flower Farm, who will share insights from more than a decade of experience growing her business, from a six-acre leased plot in 2012 to her current operation.

Each stage of Baecher’s journey brought new lessons in efficiency, investment and profitability. In this session, she will share what worked, what didn’t and provide a practical framework to help new and aspiring flower farmers make informed decisions and build sustainable, right-sized operations from the start.

The webinar is part of UMaine Extension’s Commercial Horticulture Webinar Series, held on the first Monday of each month. 

Registration is required; sliding scale fee options are available. Register on the event webpage to attend live or receive the recording link. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Rebecca Gray at 207.356.1348 or extension.gardening@maine.edu.  

About University of Maine Cooperative Extension

As a trusted resource for over 100 years, Extension has supported UMaine's land and sea grant public education role by conducting community-driven, research-based programs in every Maine county. UMaine Extension seeks to build thriving communities and grow the food-based economy, focusing on aspects from production and processing to nutrition, food safety and food security. Extension also conducts the most successful out-of-school youth educational program in Maine through 4-H which offers hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement and creates a positive environment where participants are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.