UMaine Extension presents 4-H goat workshop at Dover-Foxcroft farm

Dover-Foxcroft, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will host a Goat Workshop on Sunday, August 10 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Maison de Chevre, 162 Bolton Road in Dover-Foxcroft. 

Sadee Mehuren, 4-H Animal Science Professional, will facilitate a hands-on overview of goat care and handling for youth ages nine and older. Tips for judging and showing goats will also be offered. Families who have goats, are considering getting goats, or just want to experience a working dairy goat farm in the Maine Highlands are invited to attend.

The workshop is designed primarily for older youth. Children younger than 9 are welcome with adult supervision. Workshop registration is limited to 15 youth. Register at the event webpage by August 4. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact Trisha Smith at 207.564.3301 or trisha.smith1@maine.edu.

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 help grow the food-based economy. Extension also leads Maine’s 4-H program, the most successful out-of-school youth educational program in the state. 4-H programs are grounded in the belief that kids learn best by doing and are developed to fit a variety of backgrounds, interests, budgets and schedules. Participants complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement in a positive environment where they are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.