Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a one-day, hands-on workshop to learn the basics of cheesemaking from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on June 11 at the UMaine Commercial Kitchen, Rm 160, Hitchner Hall, 7 Portage Road in Orono. Using common household equipment and utensils, participants will make quick mozzarella and ricotta cheeses. […]
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Dover-Foxcroft, Maine — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will be giving away tomato seedlings at various locations in Piscataquis County May 28 – June 5. Distribution sites will include Abbot, Dover-Foxcroft, Greenville, Monson, Guilford, Sangerville and Milo. Seedlings can also be picked up at the Piscataquis County office during regular office hours May 29-31 […]
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Windsor, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is holding an in-person discussion session for small ruminant farmers on June 1 at 4:30 following the Maine Fiber Frolic at Windsor Fairgrounds, 82 Ridge Rd., Windsor. The purpose of the session is to identify themes for a series of public roundtable discussions to be held this […]
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South Paris, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and McLaughlin Garden and Homestead will host a panel on how climate change impacts plants on Thursday, June 20, 2-3:30 p.m. at 97 Main Street, South Paris. Climate Change and Plants: Panel Discussion is a moderated conversation about the impacts of climate change on plants with […]
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Waldo, Maine — Waldo County 4-H is hosting a craft night for youth ages 5-18 on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension office, 992 Waterville Rd., Waldo. Youth will be able to choose from a variety of craft supplies and stations, including barn quilt painting, flower printing, […]
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Belgrade, Maine — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a sheep shearing school on May 25 and 26 at Sunrise Farm and North Belgrade Community Center, 508 Smithfield Rd in Belgrade. The two-day workshop is aimed at individuals interested in learning to shear sheep on the producer or professional level. Topics covered during […]
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Penobscot, Maine — The Maine New Farmers Project at University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a farm visit on May 21, 2024 from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. at King Hill Farm, 29 Faerie Kingdom Rd., Penobscot. Farmer/owner Paul Schultz will share methods of harvesting and storing vegetables and discuss the farm’s hay production. […]
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Cornville, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an Integrated Disease and Weed Management in Christmas Tree Production course on Friday, June 14, 2024, from 3 – 6:30 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 efficiently. […]
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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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Farmington, Maine — Franklin County Extension Association (FCEA) and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will host the May After Hours on Thursday, May 16 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Franklin County Extension Office, 138 Pleasant Street in Farmington. Attendees will learn about new activities at the Chamber, tour the UMaine Extension space, […]
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