Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County

Join us for a brainstorming session on Creating Safe and Efficient On-Farm Cut Flower Sales in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. This online discussion is planned for Tuesday, May 5th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm with additional time for discussion afterward. We will discuss best practices with a few case studies. We will be looking […]

Raising Backyard Poultry In this free program geared towards beginning or prospective backyard and small-scale poultry producers, participants will gain a general understanding of what it takes to raise chickens for meat and egg. This program will be led by Dr. Colt Knight, UMaine Extension Livestock Specialist. Topics will include poultry breeds, housing, health, and […]

Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, and the Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry for a free Zoom twilight meeting to discuss the best management practices for Pick-Your-Own operations during the COVID-19 outbreak. We will share tips for keeping you, your crew, and your customers safe, while still allowing pick-your-own to happen this year.

Join us for this webinar and discussion during National Invasive Species Awareness Week! Instructor Nancy Olmstead, Invasive Plant Biologist with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry will help you learn to recognize invasive plants, learn why they are harmful, and how they spread. All attendees will be eligible to receive a copy of […]

Join us for this webinar and discussion during National Invasive Species Awareness Week! Instructor Nancy Olmstead, Invasive Plant Biologist with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry will cover key steps in managing invasive plants including assessment, prioritization, control, disposal, and monitoring. All attendees will be eligible to receive a copy of the Maine […]