Orono, Maine — Jason Entsminger, assistant professor and state Extension specialist at the University of Maine, was named the 2025 Emerging Leader by the National Extension Tourism Network (NET) at its annual conference in October. The award recognizes professionals who demonstrate exceptional potential and leadership in advancing the field of tourism and outdoor recreation through […]
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Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and UMaine’s Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center (IMRC) will host a screening of the documentary Seeds of Change: Breaking Free from the Prison Food System from 6:30–8 p.m. on Monday, October 27 at the IMRC building, 5 Hilltop Road, Orono. Visitor parking can be found on […]
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Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a webinar on incorporating native plants into cultivated landscapes from 6 – 7:15 p.m. on Monday, November 3. “Transitioning to Native Plants in the Landscape or Garden” will feature Cathy Rees, professional gardener, co-founder of Natives Gardens of Blue Hill, and author of “Winterland: Create […]
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Orono, Maine — The Maine dairy community honored Rainbow Valley Farm and the Bragg family of Sidney as the 2025 Maine Dairy Farm and Family of the Year, part of the New England Green Pastures Award. The Bragg family was recognized by their peers for their strong dedication to stewardship, innovation and community involvement in […]
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Orono, Maine — When people think of artificial intelligence and conservation, they don’t always imagine the two intersecting. But for one Kennebec County 4-H member, the overlap has opened doors to innovation and earned national recognition. This summer, Morgan B, a member of the Delta Prime Robotics 4-H Club, won a national 4-H AI Community […]
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Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a Fall Open House at the Lafayette and Rawcliffe 4-H Science and Engineering Learning Center on Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. The event will take place at 491 College Ave., Orono. This free public event will introduce youth and families to UMaine Extension’s […]
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Waterville, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the annual Maine Forage Conference from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Monday, October 27 at the Governor’s Ballroom, 376 Main Street, Waterville. The event is an opportunity for producers to gain expert insights into forage management, soil health and pest challenges through presentations as […]
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Orono, Maine — Registration is open for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Business Planning for Producers course. This multi-session, web-based course offers a comprehensive introduction to business planning and is designed for aspiring and beginning producers who have up to two years of business records. Participants will learn the skills needed to identify financially […]
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Damariscotta, Maine — The Knox-Lincoln Counties Extension Association will hold its annual meeting and open house on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 4-6 p.m. at Morning Dew Farm, 245 US Route 1 in Damariscotta. Rain date will be Monday, Oct. 27. Attendees will meet staff and board members from University of Maine Cooperative Extension and learn […]
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Lisbon Falls, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a Vegetarian and Vegan Cooking Workshop on Wednesday, November 19, 5:00 p.m., at the Androscoggin/Sagadahoc Cooperative Extension office, 24 Main Street, Lisbon Falls. The hands-on workshop is designed for individuals interested in learning the basics of vegetarian and vegan diets. Participants will explore the […]
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