Agriculture

4-H youth and goats at 2024 June Jamboree

Hancock County 4-H announces youth activities for annual June Jamboree

Blue Hill, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County is hosting the annual 4-H June Jamboree from 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. on June 14, 2025 at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds, 223 Ellsworth Road. This event, a beloved tradition for 4-H members and the wider community, promises a weekend of hands-on learning, outdoor adventures […]

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4-H youth with goat and prize

UMaine Extension offers sheep and goat clinic for new and current 4-H members

Cumberland, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a day-long sheep and goat clinic for new and current 4-H members from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on June 8 at Cumberland Fairgrounds. Youth ages 9 to 18 are invited to participate in this hands-on clinic designed to build knowledge, confidence and practical skills for […]

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UMaine Extension plans tractor safety workshop in Waldo County

Swanville, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a tractor safety workshop from noon–3 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Waldo County Gardens, 685 Swan Lake Avenue in Swanville. This 3-hour on-farm workshop, presented by UMaine Extension’s Farm and Tractor Safety Team, will include a review of safety risks when operating a […]

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New financial literacy training empowers new and aspiring business owners

Orono, Maine — The Maine Business School and University of Maine Cooperative Extension have joined forces to create Finances in a Flash, an innovative online training designed to enhance financial literacy among Maine’s professionals, entrepreneurs and small business owners. This interactive, self-paced course offers a comprehensive overview of essential financial management topics, including budgeting, cash flow […]

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UMaine Extension features soil health in virtual lunch and learn series

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will present a 7-part online lunch and learn series intended to help farmers take their soil health to the next level. The sessions will be held from noon–1 p.m. on Tuesdays, May 27 to July 8.  The sessions are for farmers who have experience with soil health practices and want […]

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Soil Testing Questions Answered at Waldoboro Public Library 

Waldoboro, Maine — Brett Johnson, sustainable agriculture educator at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, will present at the Waldoboro Public Library, 958 Main Street, about the benefits of soil testing before planting begins. The program will take place on Wednesday, May 7 from 5–6:30 p.m.  Soil testing is a cost-effective practice to optimize fertilizer use […]

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Jolly Juniors 4-H Club hosting a bake sale during the Paper Clover Campaign at the Tractor Supply Co. store in Ellsworth

Support Maine 4-H with a Paper Clover donation at your local Tractor Supply

Orono, Maine — The bi-annual Paper Clover fundraising campaign is in full swing at Tractor Supply stores across the state. Imagine a generation of young people in Maine equipped with the skills to lead, innovate and build a brighter future. This vision becomes a reality through the long-standing partnership between 4-H and Tractor Supply Company. […]

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