OLD TOWN, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold a hands-on tractor workshop on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 2:30–6 p.m. at the UMaine Roger’s Farm, 914 Bennoch Road in Old Town. The goal of the workshop is to offer a supportive, low-pressure environment where learners can build real confidence behind the wheel. […]

Waldoboro, Maine — The Knox-Lincoln Counties Extension Association will hold its annual open house on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 4–6 p.m. at Sheepscot General Store, 98 Townhouse Road in Whitefield. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet staff and board members from University of Maine Cooperative Extension and learn about programs provided for communities in […]

Financial conversations can be uncomfortable and are often avoided, limiting opportunities for individuals and families in agriculture, aquaculture and fishing to build confidence in money management, planning and budgeting. University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Maine Agriculture Mediation Program (MAMP) is offering a no-cost, confidential Personal Financial Coaching Program designed to create a low-barrier opportunity to […]

BATH, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension assistant professor Ankit Singh will give a guest lecture at the Slow Flowers event hosted by Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington Street in Bath. The presentation, featuring the history of flower farming in Maine, will be held on Friday, September 18 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. The evening begins […]

BROWNVILLE JUNCTION, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the Joy Truck 4-H Collaborative’s Second Annual Railyard Runway and Kids Only Art Show and Sale from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, September 12 at Bernard Jones American Legion Post 92, Railroad Avenue in Brownville Junction. The event is free and open to the public. […]

Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop exploring the colorful world of dye gardening on Saturday, September 19 from 2–4 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road in Falmouth. Growing plants for natural dyes is a rewarding way to combine gardening, creativity and traditional craft […]

OLD TOWN, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host its annual Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden Fest and Fun Run on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at 914 Bennoch Road in Old Town. The event is free and open to the public, with a rain date of Sunday, September 13. Visitors can […]

FALMOUTH, Maine—University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering food safety and related training classes for volunteers, nonprofits and kitchen staff and managers this fall at the Cumberland County Extension Office, 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104 in Falmouth. Class instructor will be Extension Professor Kathy Savoie, MS, RD. There will be three Cooking for Crowds sessions […]

Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop on garden soil health on Tuesday, September 15 from 5–6:30 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road in Falmouth. UMaine Extension Horticulture Professional Rebecca Long will lead an engaging workshop on the foundation of a successful garden: healthy […]