University of Maine Cooperative Extension is developing a statewide network of research-grade weather stations designed specifically for agriculture. The project, known as the Maine Mesonet, stems from a needs assessment led by Extension wild blueberry specialist Lily Calderwood, which revealed that only 34% of surveyed growers reported using weather-based decision tools, but 86% said they […]

BANGOR, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a ServSafe® Food Protection Manager course in-person from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, at the Penobscot County Extension Office, 307 Maine Ave., Bangor. The course prepares attendees for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification exam, which is held immediately following the […]

WALDO, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a virtual presentation covering growing and marketing practices for specialty potato varieties in Maine from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on March 20. Consumer interest and demand for fresh-market potato varieties with unique size, shape, color and taste profiles has been on the rise. The trend presents […]

SKOWHEGAN, Maine – Applications are now available for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Food Preserver Volunteer program. The program trains volunteers to deliver UMaine Extension’s food preservation education programs to adults and youth in the community. The program consists of eight in-person classes: two workshops at the Somerset County Extension office on June […]

SWANVILLE, Maine—University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop on the principles of pruning apple trees on Wednesday, March 25 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Waldo County Gardens, 685 Swan Lake Ave., Swanville.  UMaine Extension Tree Fruit Specialist Renae Moran will demonstrate different techniques that can be employed to shape trees and contain […]

Orono, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will begin its Spring Gardening Webinar Series: Building Food Security in Maine with “Big Yields on Small Plots: Maximizing Your Garden’s Footprint” on Tuesday, March 24, from 6–7:15 p.m. Led by Carrick Gambell, urban agriculture professional, this webinar will introduce participants to strategies to get the most out of […]

ALFRED, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer its Build a Better Business workshop on Thursday, March 19, from 1–8:30 p.m. at the York County Extension Office, 45 Kennebunk Road, Alfred.  The hands-on workshop is designed for business owners seeking practical tools and insights to strengthen and grow their operations. Participants may choose […]

LISBON FALLS, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer “Plant-Based on a Budget” on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 5–7 p.m. at the Androscoggin-Sagadahoc County Extension office, 24 Main Street, Lisbon Falls. The hands-on workshop is designed for adults interested in preparing affordable plant-based meals. Participants will learn practical strategies for shopping and […]

Lewiston, Maine—University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Association will co-host the Maine Vegetable and Fruit School on Tuesday, March 17, from 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. at the University of Southern Maine – Lewiston Campus, Room 170, 51 Westminster Street.   The day-long program is designed for commercial vegetable and fruit growers, and will focus […]

Orono, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a webinar on managing insect pests in cut flower production on Monday, March 2, from 6–7:15 p.m. “Managing Pests in Cut Flowers” will help growers protect cut flower crops from pest damage that can lower quality and reduce sales. The session will be led by […]