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University of º£½ÇÉçÇø Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Southern Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District’s Field Talks, will host the second event of the annual Pasture Walk Series from 3–5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, at Duff Farm, 525 White Settlement Road in Hodgdon.

This second stop shifts the series’ focus toward large-scale organic production and soil preservation in Aroostook County. As the region’s largest dairy operation, Duff Family Farm manages chemical-free, organic milk production from Holstein and Jersey-cross cattle, alongside small-scale beef and egg production.

A primary focus of this walk will be the intersection of livestock pastures and crop fields. Attendees will see how strategic tilling and crop rotations with corn and small grains impact overall soil health and pasture longevity. Extension Forage Educator Jaime Garzon and members of the Duff family will lead discussions on maintaining nutrient balance in organic soils and navigating mid-summer forage deficits. This session is geared for producers looking to scale up their grazing systems or integrate row crops with livestock.

The º£½ÇÉçÇø Pasture Walk Series is free and open to all, including both beginner and experienced farmers. To register, visit the . For additional event details, contact Angela Wotton at 207-254-4126. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Melissa Libby Babcock at 207.581.2788 or melissa.libby1@maine.edu. Additional stops in the Pasture Walk Series include Waldoboro on July 18, Bethel on July 22 and Leeds on August 14. Full details are available on the .