Frenchville, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) will offer a free, four-session nutrition education program to pregnant moms, parents, guardians, and young adults, at St. John Valley Technology Center, 431 US-1, Frenchville, ME 04745. It will be held July 1, 3, 8, and 10 from 10:00 to […]
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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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Bowdoinham, Maine – The Maine New Farmers Project at University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a farm visit on June 19, 2024 from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. at Stonecipher Farm, 1186 River Road, Bowdoinham. Farmer/owner Ian Jerolmack will discuss no-till farming techniques and marketing. This event is geared toward people interested in starting […]
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By Rachel White, Ph.D., Assistant Extension Professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Summer weather is finally here! While us humans do have the ability to escape the heat, our livestock may need additional assistance in times of weather changes, including extreme heat cycles. Below are a few tips to help our furry and feathered friends […]
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Orono, Maine — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension welcomes anyone who owns or cares for equines to participate in the virtual Summer Equine Speaker Series. Three events, all of which will start at 6:00 p.m., will be held on the following days: On July 11, Alicia Harlov from the Humble Hoof Rehabilitation Center and […]
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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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Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has launched the Maine Farmcast, a podcast that features weekly conversations with experts from across the country sharing insights and advice for both new and seasoned farmers running operations of any size. “This is a way to share conversations around the livestock industry that relate to research, […]
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Machias, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension recently hosted an annual meeting of the Washington County Extension Association (WCEA) featuring highlights of 4-H national trips and a volunteer award ceremony on the campus of the University of Maine at Machias. During the annual meeting of the WCEA, members and residents voted on the 2025 […]
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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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