Orono, Maine — Associate Extension Professor Deborah Bouchard was recently honored with the 2024 Presidential Innovation Award by the University of Maine. These awards recognize the exceptional efforts of faculty, alumni, and students in research, innovation and outreach. With over 30 years of aquaculture experience in both private and public sectors, Bouchard is an invaluable […]
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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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Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host drop-in hours through the end of August on Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road, Falmouth. During drop-in hours, individuals can visit Tidewater Farm where UMaine Extension horticulture staff will be on hand to answer […]
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Augusta, Maine — Biosecurity is the featured topic at the 2024 Tri-State Dairy Summer Workshop hosted by University of Maine Cooperative Extension on Thursday, August 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Klahr Center classroom, University of Maine at Augusta, 46 University Drive. This event is a collaboration between UMaine Extension, University of […]
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South Paris, Maine — Individuals who want to support food security in Oxford County now have a new resource to help them. University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers have created a new list of Oxford County organizations that accept donations of fresh produce. According to Feeding America, 13% of Mainers experience food insecurity. […]
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Alna, Maine — The Maine New Farmers Project at University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a farm visit on July 23, 2024 from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. at SeaLyon Farm, 1788 Alna Road in Alna. Farmers/owners Don and Marcia Lyons will discuss agritourism and lavender production on their farm. Participants will have an […]
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Old Town, Maine — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold its annual Sustainable Agriculture Research Tour on Tuesday, July 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Rogers Farm Forage and Crop Research Facility, 914 Bennoch Rd., Old Town. The free event is geared toward farmers, crop advisors and others interested in agricultural production. […]
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Farmington, Maine — The Maine New Farmers Project at University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a farm visit on July 9, 2024 from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. at Rustic Roots Farm, 120 Vipah Lane in Farmington. Farmer/owner Erica Emery will discuss small tools for small-scale farming. This event is geared toward people interested […]
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Frenchville, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) will offer a free, four-session nutrition education program to pregnant moms, parents, guardians, and young adults, at St. John Valley Technology Center, 431 US-1, Frenchville, ME 04745. It will be held July 1, 3, 8, and 10 from 10:00 to […]
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Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a series of gardening and food preservation workshops in Falmouth for youth ages 9 and up beginning Thursday, July 16, 9-11 a.m. and continuing on consecutive Tuesdays through August 6. Blueberry jam, pickles, and tomato sauce—all of these foods can be made from scratch with […]
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