Strong leadership is the backbone of any successful fair. This session covers strategies to empower board members, clarify roles, and cultivate a unified team.

Learn how to attract and retain sponsors, develop mutually beneficial partnerships, and increase your fair’s financial support for growth and innovation.

This session focuses on engaging young people and championing their roles in Maine’s agricultural future. Learn creative strategies to inspire youth participation, foster leadership, and ensure the longevity of our fairs.

Young leaders are the future. This session offers guidance for developing junior boards, fostering youth leadership, and passing on the torch to the next generation.

Collaboration over competition—discover how Maine’s fairs can support one another, share resources, and build a statewide network of agricultural excellence.