The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) has announced the full slate of educational sessions and meetings for the 85th Maine Agricultural Trades Show, taking place January 13–15, 2026, at the Augusta Civic Center.
The three-day event brings together farmers, foresters, food producers, agri-business owners, students and partners from across the state and region for hands-on training, policy discussions, business development workshops, industry meetings and networking events focused on building a strong, resilient future for Maine agriculture.
More than 80 sessions are scheduled and offered in partnership with more than a dozen organizations. Conference highlights include programming on business development, grants, certification, production practices, workforce and health, markets, food systems, policy and much more. There is no admission fee to attend the show. Please check the conference listings for any pre-registration and course fee requirements. Full session schedules and registration information are available at: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/agtradesshow.