WALDO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold an Introduction to the Business of Livestock Production workshop on Tuesday, August 13, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Waldo County Extension office, 992 Waterville Road.

Participants will explore the business of livestock production including marketing of livestock products, enterprise budgeting, and what to know when drafting an initial business plan. The workshop will help new or small farmers move from a backyard operation to a commercial business and gain a better understanding of the costs associated with a livestock enterprise.

Speakers for the workshop include Brett Johnson, UMaine Extension sustainable agriculture and farm business management educator; Colt W. Knight, associate Extension professor at UMaine and state livestock specialist; and JJ Jones, area agricultural economics specialist with Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension. 

Dinner and refreshments will be provided. There is a $15 suggested donation. Visit the event webpage to register. For more information or to request reasonable accommodation please contact Billiejo Pendleton at 207.342.5971 or billiejo.pendleton@maine.edu.

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.