Welcome to the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County

UMaine Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County gives local residents access to the resources and expertise of the University of Maine.

Through educational programs, publications, and events, UMaine Extension delivers unbiased, research-based information to Cumberland County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email extension.cumberland@maine.edu or phone 207.781.6099.​

Putting university research to work in homes, businesses, farms, and communities for over 100 years.

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Educational Programs

Find Out What UMaine Extension Can Do For You

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Food and Nutrition
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Agriculture
The PHS 4-H club in the General Assembly room at the United Nations.
4-H
Extension Homemakers
Flowers at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm
Horticulture
Master Gardener Volunteers Cumberland County
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Food Safety Workshops or Request a Workshop
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Cumberland County Extension Association
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Cumberland County Food Pantries

Resources from UMaine Cooperative Extension

Other resources always free and available: YouTube | Publications

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