Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Ag Ambassador program in March and April. The program, open to all Maine teens ages 14-18, focuses on career exploration in the local food system through farm and production visits around the state and provides opportunities to build relationships with industry professionals. The […]
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Machias, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an eight-session introduction to beekeeping course from 10 a.m. – Noon every Saturday from Feb. 8 – March 29 in Room 102 of the University of Maine at Machias’ Science Building, 116 O’Brien Ave. Led by master beekeeper Andrew Dewey, the course will cover a […]
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Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is collaborating with several local organizations in York and Androscoggin counties to present a series of maple sugaring workshops for beginners and small-scale producers in January and February. There is also an online option hosted by the Maine Organic Farmers and Growers Association. All of the programs […]
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Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Virtual Learning is kicking off 2025 with two opportunities in January, a series on climate civic action and a series introducing farm care and basic animal science. This Extension program leads virtual learning opportunities for young people on a variety of topics throughout the year. The […]
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Bangor, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an in-person ServSafe® Food Protection Manager course from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14 at the Penobscot County office, 307 Maine Ave., Bangor. The course helps prepare attendees for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification exam which is held immediately following the […]
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Orono, Maine — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) has released its 2025 wall calendar. The calendar, which showcases original artwork by Maine-based artists, celebrates the theme of “Farming and Tending to the Land and Sea Throughout the Seasons” and is available for sale on the organization’s website. MAMP, a part of the U.S. Department […]
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Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an 8-hour ServSafe® Food Protection Manager course on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cumberland County office, 75 Clearwater Drive in Falmouth. The course helps prepare attendees for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification exam, which will be administered immediately […]
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Waterville, Maine — At the 2024 Maine Forage Conference in November, University of Maine Cooperative Extension recognized the winning farms of the Maine Hay Contest: Hardy Farm in Farmington, Melody Ridge Farm in Pittsfield and Conant Acres in Canton. Hardy Farm is an organic dairy operation run by Henry and Teresa Hardy. The well-diversified farm […]
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Lisbon Falls, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold a Food for Thought 4-H STEM Challenge workshop for volunteers from 3-5 p.m. on January 16 and 30, 2025 at the Androscoggin/Sagadahoc office, 24 Main Street, Lisbon Falls. This workshop is geared toward adults who want to learn more about how to help youth […]
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Alfred, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension in York County is offering a soil health workshop from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Friday, December 13 at the York County office, 45 Kennebunk Rd., Alfred. This workshop will provide growers with practice guidance to address soil health concerns and build healthier soils for long-term […]
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