Agriculture & Animal Science

Open Registrations

4-Her with poultry; photo by Edwin Remsberg

Farm Animal Care – FUNdamentals 4-H SPIN Club

  • Cost: Free
  • Ages: 9-18
  • Dates/Time: Virtual sessions will be Thursdays, January 22, 29th, February 5, 2026, 4:00-5:15 pm.  February 12th will be an optional session for youth who intend to participate in a 4-H livestock project. The final session will be geared towards youth who are beginning their journey into raising livestock.
  • Registration Deadline: January 9, 2026
  • Capacity: Limited to 15 youth

For more information and to register: Registration Form

4-H Aquarium Club

  • Cost: FreeA 4-her looks at his aquarium with plants and fish.
  • Ages: 5-18
  • Dates/Time: The club meets the first week of each month on Thursday evenings at 5:30 p.m.
  • Registration is open on a rolling basis. When you register you will be added to the mailing list to receive the Zoom link before the next meeting.

For more information and to register for Zoom link, visit the 4-H Aquarium Club page.

Aquaculture Virtual Field TripsImage of a boat in the ocean with areas from the virtual field trip highlighted.

Embark on a journey and explore the exciting world of Maine’s aquaculture industry with the Maine 4-H Aquaculture Education team’s Virtual Field Trips (VFTs). Our immersive experiences allow learners to virtually step inside aquaculture facilities, bringing them face-to-face with the fascinating processes of sustainable aquaculture. From the comfort of a browser or through the lens of virtual reality tools, these engaging excursions provide a unique opportunity to connect with industry experts, witness cutting-edge technologies, and gain a deep understanding of the vital role aquaculture plays in Maine’s food systems. Register Here.

Animal Health Explorer

Image of launch pad for the Animal Health Explorer Virtual Tour.

The new Animal Health Explorer brings virtual farm tours to you, right in the comfort of your own home! Take a tour through diversified livestock operations to see how other farmers prepare for, and prevent, disease and other livestock health management tips. This interactive experience functions a lot like Google Street View, allowing the user to have 360° access to their surroundings. Users will be guided to read, watch, and explore around real working farms of various sizes and stages of operation to learn about practical health best practices, as well as suggested improvements. Register Here.