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UMaine Extension’s annual Pasture Walk Series comes to Searsmont on July 8

Searsmont, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension invites local farmers, service providers and agricultural stakeholders to the 2025 Maine Pasture Walk Series, an opportunity to explore and learn at five working farms throughout the state. The second stop in the free series will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8 at Faithful Venture […]

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Assistant Extension Professor Brett Johnson inspects Christmas trees for pests and diseases.

Extension offers disease and weed management workshop for Christmas tree growers

Cornville, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an Integrated Disease and Weed Management in Christmas Tree Production course on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Quinn’s Tree Farm, 290 West Ridge Road in Cornville. Participants will learn how to apply crop protectants using backpack sprayers safely and […]

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jars of strawberry jam with pack of fresh strawberries

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’s annual Pasture Walk Series comes to Palmyra on June 21

Palmyra, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension invites local farmers, service providers and agricultural stakeholders to the 2025 Maine Pasture Walk Series, an opportunity to explore and learn at five working farms throughout the state. The first stop in the free series will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 21 at Heritage Oak […]

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4-H youth and goats at 2024 June Jamboree

Hancock County 4-H announces youth activities for annual June Jamboree

Blue Hill, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County is hosting the annual 4-H June Jamboree from 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. on June 14, 2025 at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds, 223 Ellsworth Road. This event, a beloved tradition for 4-H members and the wider community, promises a weekend of hands-on learning, outdoor adventures […]

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4-H youth with goat and prize

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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