Extension News

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Network of advanced weather stations helps Maine farmers save time and money
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UMaine Extension offers ServSafe® Food Protection Manager course and exam
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UMaine Extension hosts virtual presentation on growing and marketing specialty potato varieties
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UMaine Extension offers Master Food Preserver Volunteer program in Skowhegan
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PFAS in Maine: What Farm Customers Need to Know

None of us want contaminants in our food! Review this brochure reprint, created by members of the PFAS in Maine Cohort, for answers to frequently asked questions.
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The Maine Farmcast

Features weekly conversations with experts from across the country sharing insights and advice for both new and seasoned farmers.

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4-H

Learn by doing!

Maine Food System

Grow smarter. Eat better.

Information you can use. Research you can trust.

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Agriculture
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Business and Community

Food and Health
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Garden and Yard
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Home, Family, Youth and 4-H
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Natural Resources
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Insect Pests, Plant Diseases and Pesticide Safety

UMaine Extension Diagnostic and Research Laboratory

Under one roof: Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Pest Management Unit, and Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory

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Calendar of Events

See what’s happening across the state!

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Giving Opportunities

Make a gift! Make a difference!
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Internship Opportunities

Gain valuable experience!

Volunteer Opportunities

Serve families and communities while pursuing your passion
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Register today!

Workshops, Classes and Events