Many organizations and community groups rely on volunteers for a variety of food events such as fundraising, fellowships, food pantries or other service to the community. But cooking for a crowd is tricky! How do you store all that food? When is the food completely cooked? How long can you leave food on the buffet […]
Join us at Tidewater Farm on the second Saturday of the month from June to October, rain or shine, for our family-friendly field days! Saturday, October 14th, 10:00 AM to Noon: Putting the Gardens to Bed | Supporting Soil Health Participate in a hands-on demonstration of how to put your gardens to bed, including practices […]
Join farm managers at Goranson Farm and UMaine Extension for a farm tour focused on innovative cover cropping strategies and tools. We'll discuss the decision making factors the farm considers when deciding what cover crop species and mixes to plant. The tour will include visiting fields with interseeded cover crops, warm season mixes, and multi-season […]
Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstration on how to safely can and store winter squash, including pumpkins. $5 optional donation per class. Registration is required – Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event.
This program is hosted by Maine Maple Producers Association with instructors from UMaine Extension and UVM Extension. This 1-day hands-on program will cover the four aspects of grading maple syrup. Gain experience using a variety of tools for grading color and density, and learn how to avoid common errors with these tools. Participants will receive […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension can help you achieve your ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification. This nationally-recognized certification is for anyone working in the food industry, including non-profit organizations. UMaine Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® training using the latest 7th Edition with 2017 FDA Food Code Update and exam proctoring. If you are a person […]
Many organizations and community groups rely on volunteers for a variety of food events such as fundraising, fellowships, food pantries or other service to the community. But cooking for a crowd is tricky! How do you store all that food? When is the food completely cooked? How long can you leave food on the buffet […]
