Livestock

dandelions in a field

UMaine Extension’s annual Pasture Walk Series comes to Hollis on August 2

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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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 to host annual sheep shearing school in Belgrade on June 21-22

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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UMaine Extension offers sheep and goat veterinary skills workshop in Skowhegan

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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UMaine Extension to host parasite management workshop in Dover-Foxcroft for small ruminant producers

Dover-Foxcroft, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a ruminant parasite management workshop and FAMACHA certification workshop on Saturday, April 19 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 1441 Dexter Road in Dover-Foxcroft. Producers of small ruminants (sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas) are invited to learn about common parasites and their management. Hands-on activities […]

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4-H youth holding a chicken

Egg-cellent Futures: UMaine Extension 4-H Helps Youth Crack into the Egg Business 

Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H in Hancock and Washington counties are offering a year-long Egg Business Project for youth ages 11-18. The project provides youth and their families an opportunity to learn about business, entrepreneurship, record keeping, animal husbandry and more, potentially resulting in additional income for youth and their families. […]

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Ag Ambassadors at Pineland Farms learn about the dairy cattle herd and agritourism.

4-H Ag Ambassador program features farm visits and career exploration for teens

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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