Thomaston, Maine — The Maine New Farmers Project at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a farm visit on August 28, 2024 from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. at Grace Pond Farm, 530 Main Street in Thomaston. Farmer/owner Rhiannon Hampson will discuss their small-scale dairy and poultry production on the farm. This event […]
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Orono, Maine — Richard Brzozowski, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Professor Emeritus from New Gloucester, was awarded the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Hall of Fame Award in July at the 109th Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference held in Dallas, TX. This prestigious honor recognizes Extension educators for a lifetime of exemplary […]
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Wells, 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 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd. Participants will learn about […]
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Waldo, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold an Introduction to the Business of Livestock Production workshop on Tuesday, August 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Waldo County Extension office, 992 Waterville Road. Participants will explore the business of livestock production including marketing of livestock products, enterprise budgeting, and what to […]
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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, 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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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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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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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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