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 […]

ELLSWORTH, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the annual Wild Blueberry Conference on Wednesday, February 7, from 8:15 a.m.–3:45 p.m. at the Moore Community Center, 125 State St., Ellsworth. A virtual attendance option is also available. The conference theme is “Moving Toward Profitability Using Collaboration and Science.” The full-day event brings together […]

ORONO, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with the University of New Hampshire and University of Vermont Extension, will offer a 2026 Tri-State Dairy Exchange monthly webinar series beginning Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The series continues on the last Wednesday of each month and is held live online. The […]

Orono, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a webinar focused on identifying and managing weeds in greenhouse ornamental production from 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026. “Effective Weed Management in Greenhouse Ornamentals” will be led by Manjot Sidhu, assistant Extension professor of horticulture and ornamental horticulture specialist at UMaine. […]

The first three years of a child’s life are critical for growth and development. Early identification of developmental delays and subsequent referrals to early intervention services are essential to reduce long-term impacts. In 2024, Extension’s Maine Families home visiting programs served 233 families with 215 children through 2,146 home visits. Parent educators work from two […]

The Maine Farm Wellness and Maine Agricultural Mediation Program address mental health and conflict resolution in Maine’s agricultural sector. These initiatives offer resources, education, and support to farmers, fostering a culture of mental health awareness and community resilience. In addition to training 23 new mediators, the mediation program served 55 clients through mediation, personal financial […]

Extension’s ServSafe course provides state-required training to reduce foodborne illnesses and support the success of Maine’s food service industry. Food establishments are crucial to Maine’s economy, generating $3.6 billion in sales and supporting 62,800 jobs in 2022. Extension certified instructors and proctors conducted eleven in-person ServSafe Certified Food Protection Manager Course and Exams statewide. The […]

Rising food costs have motivated more Mainers to start gardening and consider food preservation, but they need current information on methods like as pressure canning for low-acid foods and water-bath canning for high-acid foods, to prevent risks like botulism. In 2024, 57 Master Food Preserver volunteers completed over 489 hours of food preservation education, community […]