Old Town, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a specialty potato variety showcase from 12:30–3 p.m. on August 29 at Rogers Farm Forage and Crop Research Facility at 914 Bennoch Road in Old Town. Consumer interest and demand for fresh-market potato products with unique size, shape, color and culinary characteristics presents new […]
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New Sweden, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension invites local farmers, service providers and agricultural stakeholders to the 2025 Maine Pasture Walk Series, an opportunity to explore and learn at five working farms throughout the state. The final stop in the free series will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 30 at O’Meara […]
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Dayton, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP), and Maine Forest Service (MFS), will offer an Invasive Plant Educational Workshop on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Andy’s Agway/Cole Farm Maple, 13 Cole Farm Road, Dayton. This workshop […]
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Rockport, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension invites local farmers, service providers and agricultural stakeholders to the 2025 Maine Pasture Walk Series, an opportunity to explore and learn at five working farms throughout the state. The fourth stop in the free series will begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20 at Aldermere Farm, […]
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Lisbon Falls, Maine —The 4-H Youth Development Program in Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties, part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension, is hosting a drop-in Open House on Sunday, August 17 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Androscoggin/Sagadahoc Extension office, 24 Main Street, Lisbon Falls. The event is free and geared toward families, youth […]
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Dover-Foxcroft, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will host a Goat Workshop on Sunday, August 10 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Maison de Chevre, 162 Bolton Road in Dover-Foxcroft. Sadee Mehuren, 4-H Animal Science Professional, will facilitate a hands-on overview of goat care and handling for youth ages nine and older. […]
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Orono, Maine — Gardeners with a passion for community service are invited to apply for the 2025-26 Master Gardener Volunteer training offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. This program combines in-depth horticultural education with meaningful community service. Applications are open now through August 15, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. with training to begin in October. […]
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Hollis, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension invites local farmers, service providers and agricultural stakeholders to the 2025 Maine Pasture Walk Series, an opportunity to explore and learn at five working farms throughout the state. The third stop in the free series will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 2 at Tibbets Farm, […]
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Houlton, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP), Maine Forest Service (MFS) and Southern Aroostook County Soil and Water Conservation District, will host an Invasive Plant Educational Workshop on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Houlton High School, […]
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Wiscasset, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering two food preservation workshops at the Maine Tasting Center, 506 Old Bath Rd. in Wiscasset. The first, Spirited Spreads: Boozy Jams Happy Hour, will take place on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 4:30–7 p.m. Participants will learn how to effectively and safely incorporate spirits and […]
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