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

New 4-H club focused on conservation careers open to teens in Washington County

Washington County, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H and Maine Coast Heritage Trust are partnering to offer teens in Washington County a year-round opportunity to explore conservation career fields, build relationships with industry professionals, focus on aspirations and foster a connection to place. This 4-H club is designed for youth ages 14-17 who […]

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UMaine Extension professor recognized for multi-state collaboration in agritourism

Orono, Maine — Jason Entsminger, assistant professor of entrepreneurship and innovation at the University of Maine Business School and Extension small business specialist, was recognized today as part of a multi-state team that received a 2024 Partnership Award from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The award, […]

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UMaine Extension offers spring webinars on managing farm risk

Orono, Maine — The Maine Farmer Resource Network, University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) will offer a spring webinar series for commercial farmers called “Managing Farm Risk”. These webinars will take place Fridays, 10 – 11 a.m starting April 26, 2024 and running through May 31, 2024. […]

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