Food and Health

Onions in a box

UMaine Extension offers workshop on allium pests and diseases

FALMOUTH, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop on allium pests and diseases on Tuesday, August 4 from 5–6:30 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth. UMaine Extension Fruit and Vegetable Research Associate Peyton Ginakes will lead this engaging workshop on common pests and diseases affecting allium crops […]

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Garden in urban environment.

Grow food safely in urban soils with UMaine Extension

BREWER, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a workshop with community partners to explore best practices for growing food safely in urban soils. The event will be held from 5:30–7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 6 at 20 Ivers Street in Brewer. The event is co-hosted with Food and Medicine, Maine Organic Farmers […]

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jars of preserved produce: fruits and vegetables

UMaine Extension offers home food preservation webinars

FALMOUTH, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a new series of webinars about preserving local foods from 2–2:45 p.m. on Tuesdays, beginning July 28. The series will continue on August 25 and September 8. “Preserving the Maine Harvest” topics include fermenting, freeze drying, and quick and easy preserving techniques. Instructors will provide […]

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Black elderberries

UMaine Extension offers hands-on workshop on growing elderberries

FALMOUTH, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop on growing elderberries at home on Wednesday, July 15 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth. Master Gardener Volunteer Joel Leak will lead this interactive workshop on growing elderberries, a native, low-maintenance shrub that can easily […]

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String beans in bowl, dilly beans in jars, garlic cloves and dill on table with dishcloth.

UMaine Extension offers pickling basics workshop at Fork Food Lab

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine—University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a workshop about pickling basics from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 27 at the Fork Food Lab, 97 Darling Avenue in South Portland. This hands-on workshop will cover how to prepare and preserve pickled vegetables, including methods for maintaining crunch. The instructor will teach safe preservation […]

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Fenced-in urban garden

Grow food safely in urban soils with UMaine Extension

LEWISTON, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a workshop with community partners to explore best practices for growing food safely in urban soils. The event will be held from 5:30–7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15 at 208 Bates Street in Lewiston. The event is co-hosted with Gather to Grow, American Farmland Trust […]

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Lentils in a plant-based salad in a serving dish and a salad bowl

NEW DATE! UMaine Extension hosts plant-based cooking workshop in Lisbon Falls

LISBON FALLS, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer “Plant-Based on a Budget” on Tuesday, June 16, 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 […]

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Strawberries and strawberry jam

UMaine Extension offers workshop on preserving strawberry jam

Falmouth, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a workshop on making strawberry jam on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 5:30–8 p.m. at the Cumberland County Extension Office, 75 Clearwater Drive, Falmouth. Making Your Own Strawberry Jam covers how to prepare and preserve strawberry jam, including methods for using less sugar. The instructor […]

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Strawberries and strawberry jam

UMaine Extension offers workshop on canning and preserving strawberry jam

ARUNDEL, Maine—University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a Canning and Preserving Strawberry Jam workshop on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 5–7:30 p.m. at Frinklepod Farm, 244 Log Cabin Road, Arundel. The workshop will cover how to prepare and preserve strawberry jam, including recipes using less sugar. The instructor will teach safe preservation techniques for […]

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