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UMaine Extension to host an invasive plant workshop in Dover-Foxcroft on August 12

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting an educational workshop on invasive plants from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on August 12 at Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church, 824 West Main Street. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. Landowners, natural resource professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to attend this comprehensive, hands-on training focused on identifying and managing […]

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Workshop participants examining plants.

UMaine Extension to host an invasive plant workshop in Falmouth on August 11

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting an educational workshop on invasive plants from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on August 11 at Cumberland County Extension Office, 75 Clearwater Drive in Falmouth. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. Landowners, natural resource professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to attend this comprehensive, hands-on training focused on identifying […]

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UMaine Extension offers workshop on allium pests and diseases

FALMOUTH, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop on allium pests and diseases on Tuesday, August 4 from 5–6:30 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth. UMaine Extension Fruit and Vegetable Research Associate Peyton Ginakes will lead this engaging workshop on common pests and diseases affecting allium crops […]

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Grow food safely in urban soils with UMaine Extension

BREWER, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a workshop with community partners to explore best practices for growing food safely in urban soils. The event will be held from 5:30–7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 6 at 20 Ivers Street in Brewer. The event is co-hosted with Food and Medicine, Maine Organic Farmers […]

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UMaine Extension to host sustainable agriculture research tour

OLD TOWN, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host its annual Sustainable Agriculture Research Tour on Wednesday, August 5 from 2–5:45 p.m. at Rogers Forage and Crops Research Farm, part of UMaine’s Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station, 914 Bennoch Road, Old Town. Sign-in opens at 1:30 p.m. The tour is designed for farmers, […]

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UMaine Extension offers workshop on pollinator-friendly gardening

FALMOUTH, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a pollinator-friendly gardening workshop on Tuesday, July 28 from 5:30–7 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth. This engaging workshop will focus on the diversity of pollinators, the challenges they face, and practical ways to support them in your own landscape. Participants […]

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UMaine Extension offers home food preservation webinars

FALMOUTH, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a new series of webinars about preserving local foods from 2–2:45 p.m. on Tuesdays, beginning July 28. The series will continue on August 25 and September 8. “Preserving the Maine Harvest” topics include fermenting, freeze drying, and quick and easy preserving techniques. Instructors will provide […]

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NorthStar 4-H program helps rural Maine youth discover new opportunities

Story by Clarisa Diaz In quiet Waldo County, where more than 90% of the population lives in rural areas, a University of Maine program is helping youth discover new opportunities through adult mentorship, experiential learning and community engagement. In the past year, middle schoolers from the Belfast area have explored the Bixby Chocolate Factory in […]

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UMaine Extension offers workshop on growing a cut flower garden

FALMOUTH, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop on growing a cut flower garden on Thursday, July 23 from 5:30–7 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth. UMaine Extension staff and volunteers will lead an engaging workshop on growing a cut flower garden for those new to flower […]

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