Cumberland

Troy Bishopp in field holding grass

Nationally-recognized expert to lead on-farm dairy grazing workshops across the state

Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension, the Maine Grass Farmers Network, the National Grazing Land Coalition, and Northern Tilth announce a three-day series of workshops focused on pasture and forage management on August 26, 27 and 28. These hands-on workshops are designed to help farmers, graziers and landowners improve their grazing practices and […]

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On-farm workshop at Wolfe’s Neck highlights regenerative agriculture

Freeport, Maine — The first stop on the Northeast Grazing Network’s annual Northeast Luminary Tour is scheduled for Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment, 184 Burnett Road in Freeport. This year’s luminaries are Dale Strickler, agronomist and author of the best-selling books Drought […]

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Extension to hold ServSafe® food protection manager course in South Portland

South Portland, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an 8-hour ServSafe® Food Protection Manager course on Monday, August 11, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Double Tree by Hilton, 363 Maine Mall Road in South Portland. The course helps prepare attendees for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification exam, […]

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UMaine Extension offers canning and preserving strawberry jam workshop

Westbrook, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a workshop about canning and preserving strawberry jam on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 5–7:30 p.m. at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge Street. Participants will learn how to prepare and preserve strawberry jam, including methods for using less sugar. The instructor will teach safe […]

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UMaine Extension offers sheep and goat clinic for new and current 4-H members

Cumberland, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a day-long sheep and goat clinic for new and current 4-H members from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on June 8 at Cumberland Fairgrounds. Youth ages 9 to 18 are invited to participate in this hands-on clinic designed to build knowledge, confidence and practical skills for […]

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Canning and food preservation class at Regional Learning Center

UMaine Extension to hold pressure canning workshop on June 11

Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a 3-hour Pressure Canning course on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Cumberland County office, 75 Clearwater Drive in Falmouth. This hands-on food preservation workshop taught by UMaine Extension volunteers and staff covers the basic steps for pressure canning […]

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