New Sweden, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension invites local farmers, service providers and agricultural stakeholders to the 2025 Maine Pasture Walk Series, an opportunity to explore and learn at five working farms throughout the state. The final stop in the free series will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 30 at O’Meara […]
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Rockport, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension invites local farmers, service providers and agricultural stakeholders to the 2025 Maine Pasture Walk Series, an opportunity to explore and learn at five working farms throughout the state. The fourth stop in the free series will begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20 at Aldermere Farm, […]
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Dover-Foxcroft, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will host a Goat Workshop on Sunday, August 10 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Maison de Chevre, 162 Bolton Road in Dover-Foxcroft. Sadee Mehuren, 4-H Animal Science Professional, will facilitate a hands-on overview of goat care and handling for youth ages nine and older. […]
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Hollis, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension invites local farmers, service providers and agricultural stakeholders to the 2025 Maine Pasture Walk Series, an opportunity to explore and learn at five working farms throughout the state. The third stop in the free series will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 2 at Tibbets Farm, […]
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Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension announces a virtual Equine Speaker Series for 2025. The theme of the summer webinar series is “From Foaling to Farewell: Essential Knowledge Covering the Equine Lifecycle” with presentations by topic experts from Maine and across the country. All webinars start at 6 p.m. EST. The first in […]
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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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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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Belgrade, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering its annual Sheep Shearing School on Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at the North Belgrade Community Center (and Sunrise Farm), 508 Smithfield Road. This two-day workshop is for individuals interested in learning to shear sheep on the producer or […]
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Skowhegan, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a Small Ruminant Veterinary Skills workshop from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 14, at the UMaine Extension Somerset County office, 7 County Drive, Skowhegan. This hands-on workshop is designed for farmers seeking to improve the health and productivity of their sheep or goat herds […]
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Machias, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a ruminant parasite management workshop and FAMACHA certification workshop on Saturday, April 26 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the University of Maine Machias, 116 Obrien Avenue. Producers of small ruminants (sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas) are invited to learn about common parasites and their […]
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