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UMaine and Vermont Extensions offer maple grading school in October

Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of Vermont Extension will offer an in-person International Maple Grading School on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26 starting at 8:30 a.m both days. The 2-day workshop will be held at the UMaine Extension Cumberland County office, 75 Clearwater Drive in Falmouth.  The course […]

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UMaine Extension virtual Business Planning For Producers starts in November

Orono, Maine — Registration is open for University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s virtual Business Planning for Producers course. The course is designed for aspiring producers as well as new and beginning producers in the first or second year in production. Participants will learn about the core concepts of starting and operating a natural-resource based business […]

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UMaine Extension announces native seed sowing workshop series

Orono, Maine — Registration is now open for two native seed sowing workshops offered this fall by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and McLaughlin Garden and Homestead. The workshops will be held October 28 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth and on November 8 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the […]

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UMaine Extension hosts virtual 4-H Climate Civic Action Series

Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will lead a 3-part, virtual series on climate change action for youth ages 12-18. Sessions will take place on Mondays, October 28, November 14 and November 11 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. This series will be held via Zoom. Participants will learn about climate change from […]

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Field Day at Tidewater Farm scheduled for October 19

Falmouth, Maine —  University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a Field Day on Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road. The event features family-friendly activities with UMaine Extension staff and Master Gardener Volunteers. Attendees can learn about Extension’s work, ask gardening […]

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4-H Livestock Auction Returns to Cumberland Fair

Cumberland, Maine — The 4-H Livestock Auction at the Cumberland County Fair will be held Wednesday, September 25 at 4:30 p.m. in the Show Arena at the Cumberland Fairgrounds, 197 Blanchard Road. Baby beef, market lambs, and market hogs raised by local 4-H members will be auctioned off. All money goes directly to the 4-H’er […]

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Explore Maine’s aquaculture industry with new virtual field trips from 4-H

Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H announces the launch of virtual field trips (VFTs), an innovative way for youth learners to explore Maine’s thriving aquaculture industry. These immersive online experiences bring aquaculture to life, offering participants the chance to step inside cutting-edge facilities and learn directly from industry experts. Through the power […]

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Extension and MOFGA offer home food preservation workshops at Fork Food Lab

South Portland, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), will offer two workshops on preserving Maine foods on October 7 and 30 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at Fork Food Lab, 97 Darling Avenue, South Portland. “Preserving the Harvest” workshop topics include canning fruit jam, […]

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4-H youth capture Washington County in photo contest

Washington County, Maine — 4-H photographers demonstrated their skills at the 2024 University of Maine Cooperative Extension Washington County 4-H Contest, capturing animals, architecture, farm life and more. This annual contest allows youth to develop and practice their expressive arts skills, including using media to communicate and capture special moments while considering lighting, angles and […]

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