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Photo of Marcia Lyons at SeaLyon Farm

UMaine Extension offers agritourism workshop at lavender farm in Alna

Alna, Maine — The Maine New Farmers Project at University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a farm visit on July 23, 2024 from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. at SeaLyon Farm, 1788 Alna Road in Alna. Farmers/owners Don and Marcia Lyons will discuss agritourism and lavender production on their farm. Participants will have an […]

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Campers are rewarded with a breathtaking view while hiking along the Appalachian Trail north of Gulf Hagas.

UMaine Extension 4-H at Tanglewood announces full scholarship opportunity for youth to attend summer camp or explore the Appalachian Trail

Lincolnville, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Tanglewood is currently accepting scholarship applications for youth in grades 6-8 to attend overnight summer camp for a week or a week-long Appalachian Trail trip. Session dates are July 21-26 or July 28-August 2. In addition to a full scholarship to […]

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a basket of vegetables from a harvest from the garden along with jars of preserved sauce made from the vegetables

UMaine Extension offers food preserving program for youth

Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a series of gardening and food preservation workshops in Falmouth for youth ages 9 and up beginning Thursday, July 16, 9-11 a.m. and continuing on consecutive Tuesdays through August 6. Blueberry jam, pickles, and tomato sauce—all of these foods can be made from scratch with […]

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UMaine Extension offers no-till training at Stonecipher Farm

Bowdoinham, Maine – The Maine New Farmers Project at University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a farm visit on June 19, 2024 from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. at Stonecipher Farm, 1186 River Road, Bowdoinham. Farmer/owner Ian Jerolmack will discuss no-till farming techniques and marketing. This event is geared toward people interested in starting […]

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Prevent and Manage Heat Stress in Your Livestock

By Rachel White, Ph.D., Assistant Extension Professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Summer weather is finally here! While us humans do have the ability to escape the heat, our livestock may need additional assistance in times of weather changes, including extreme heat cycles. Below are a few tips to help our furry and feathered friends […]

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UMaine Extension Offers Free Virtual Summer Equine Speaker Series

Orono, Maine — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension welcomes anyone who owns or cares for equines to participate in the virtual Summer Equine Speaker Series. Three events, all of which will start at 6:00 p.m., will be held on the following days: On July 11, Alicia Harlov from the Humble Hoof Rehabilitation Center and […]

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2023 Twilight Meeting Series attendees at Hardy Farm.

Pasture Walk Series

Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension welcomes local farmers, service providers, and Ag stakeholders to participate in the 2024 Maine Pasture Walk Series. Five events, all of which will start at 11 a.m., will be held on the following days and farms: The Milkhouse, 445 South Monmouth Rd., Monmouth, July 10. Springside Farm, 577 Anson […]

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