Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County will host an Open House and Annual Meeting on Tuesday, September 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road, Falmouth. Attendees will learn about Extension’s work and have an opportunity to explore the gardens, watch […]
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Portland, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the 2024 National Conference for the National Plant Diagnostic Network, September 9-13, at the Westin Portland Harborview, 157 High Street. The conference consists of two days of general session with over 15 presentations or panels covering various topics in plant diagnostics followed by two days […]
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Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a Field Day on Saturday, August 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road, Falmouth. The event features family-friendly activities with UMaine Extension staff and Master Gardener Volunteers. Attendees can learn about Extension’s work, ask gardening […]
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Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a workshop about preserving Maine foods on Thursday, August 29 from 5:30–8 p.m. at the Cumberland County Office, 75 Clearwater Dr, Falmouth. “Preserving the Harvest” will teach the basic steps for safely making and canning salsa at home. Extension professional Kate McCarty will lead the […]
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Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host drop-in hours through the end of August on Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road, Falmouth. During drop-in hours, individuals can visit Tidewater Farm where UMaine Extension horticulture staff will be on hand to answer […]
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Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a series of gardening and food preservation workshops in Falmouth for youth ages 9 and up beginning Thursday, July 16, 9-11 a.m. and continuing on consecutive Tuesdays through August 6. Blueberry jam, pickles, and tomato sauce—all of these foods can be made from scratch with […]
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Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension welcomes local farmers, service providers, and Ag stakeholders to participate in the 2024 Maine Pasture Walk Series. Five events, all of which will start at 11 a.m., will be held on the following days and farms: The Milkhouse, 445 South Monmouth Rd., Monmouth, July 10. Springside Farm, 577 Anson […]
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Falmouth, Maine — The 29th annual University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale in Cumberland County will be held on Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd., Falmouth. Master Gardener Volunteers will be on hand to assist patrons with their plant […]
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Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is partnering with Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Animal Health Team and the Wolfe’s Neck Center to offer a Sheep and Goat School for new farmers on Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 184 Burnett Road, Freeport. The full agenda is […]
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Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a Basics of Composting Workshop on Wednesday, May 1, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road, Falmouth. Aimed at those interested in turning food scraps and waste into nourishment for plants, this event will cover the […]
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