University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host an online panel discussion for current and aspiring flower farmers on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 6 - 7:15 p.m. The discussion will focus on how to build a flower farming business that is resilient, rewarding and sustainable.

“Building a Resilient Flower Farming Business” will feature experienced flower farmers Lee Cline of Fox Hollow Flowers, Linda D'Arco of Ampersand Bulb, and Mary Turner of Salt Farm Flowers, along with Ping Yu, assistant professor and ornamental specialist at the University of Georgia.

Panelists will share practical strategies for adapting to a changing industry; finding the right customers and sales niche; avoiding burnout; and building a business that reflects goals and values. Participants will come away with ideas for balancing profitability with personal well-being and making informed decisions about the opportunities and challenges of flower farming, according to the Extension, in a news release.

The webinar is part of UMaine Extension’s Commercial Horticulture Webinar Series. 

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.