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UMaine Extension offers cut flower production workshop for new farmers

Newcastle, Maine — The Maine New Farmers Project at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a farm visit on August 20, 2024 from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. at Veggies To Table Farm, 27 Bailey Lane in Newcastle. Executive Director Erica Berman will discuss cut flower production on the farm. This event is […]

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Portland slated to host a national plant diagnostic conference this September

Portland, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the 2024 National Conference for the National Plant Diagnostic Network, September 9-13, at the Westin Portland Harborview, 157 High Street. The conference consists of two days of general session with over 15 presentations or panels covering various topics in plant diagnostics followed by two days […]

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UMaine Extension to host an invasive plant workshop in Orono on August 19

Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Natural Resource and Conservation Service (NRCS), Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP) and Maine Forest Service (MFS) are hosting an educational workshop on invasive plants on August 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Nutting Hall at the University of Maine, 20 Grove Street Ext., Orono. Participants […]

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Field Day at UMaine Extension’s Tidewater Farm scheduled for August 17

Falmouth, Maine —  University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a Field Day on Saturday, August 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road, Falmouth. 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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Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a workshop about preserving Maine foods on Thursday, August 29 from 5:30–8 p.m. at the Cumberland County Office, 75 Clearwater Dr, Falmouth. “Preserving the Harvest” will teach the basic steps for safely making and canning salsa at home. Extension professional Kate McCarty will lead the […]

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2024 UMaine Presidential Innovation Award

Orono, Maine — Associate Extension Professor Deborah Bouchard was recently honored with the 2024 Presidential Innovation Award by the University of Maine. These awards recognize the exceptional efforts of faculty, alumni, and students in research, innovation and outreach. With over 30 years of aquaculture experience in both private and public sectors, Bouchard is an invaluable […]

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New 4-H club focused on conservation careers open to teens in Washington County

Washington County, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H and Maine Coast Heritage Trust are partnering to offer teens in Washington County a year-round opportunity to explore conservation career fields, build relationships with industry professionals, focus on aspirations and foster a connection to place. This 4-H club is designed for youth ages 14-17 who […]

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Drop-in Hours at Tidewater Farm scheduled through the end of August

Falmouth, Maine —  University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host drop-in hours through the end of August on Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road, Falmouth. During drop-in hours, individuals can visit Tidewater Farm where UMaine Extension horticulture staff will be on hand to answer […]

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UMaine Extension offers biosecurity workshop for livestock farmers

Augusta, Maine — Biosecurity is the featured topic at the 2024 Tri-State Dairy Summer Workshop hosted by University of Maine Cooperative Extension on Thursday, August 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Klahr Center classroom, University of Maine at Augusta, 46 University Drive. This event is a collaboration between UMaine Extension, University of […]

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