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February 2023
Backyard Maple Sugaring Workshop
Join experienced sugarmakers for demonstrations and discussion on all aspects of making maple syrup, the sweetest gift of nature, in your own backyard! In the morning, learn about identifying and tapping trees, collecting and boiling sap, and more. After a short break, join us at Maple Moon Farm to look at their tubing systems and learn how you can set up this efficient sap collection method. This program is sponsored and co-taught by the Southern Maine Maple Sugarmakers Association. Register…
Find out more »Recipe to Market: Is It For ME?
This workshop will introduce participants to important topics that an aspiring entrepreneur needs to consider before starting a food business. Topics that will be presented include the specialty food industry, business basics, an overview of the product development process, licensing and regulations, and food safety concerns. UMaine Cooperative Extension course instructors include: Louis Bassano, Professor Emeritus of Cooperative Extension Beth Calder, Extension Food Science Specialist, Professor of Food Science, and Director of the UMaine Food Testing Services Jim McConnon, Professor Emeritus,…
Find out more »Discussion: Federal Agricultural-Related Employment Laws
For more information and to Request a Zoom link for this discussion, visit the Discussion: Federal Agricultural-Related Employment Laws page on Extension's Agriculture site.
Find out more »March 2023
ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Class and Exam
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.
Find out more »ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Class and Exam
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.
Find out more »April 2023
Cooking for Crowds, April 6, 2022, Cumberland County
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 table? Join UMaine Extension Professor Kathy Savoie, MS, RD in this workshop on safe food handling designed specifically for volunteers. Participants receive Cooking for Crowds, a manual…
Find out more »Cooking for Crowds, April 11, 2022, Online Zoom
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 table? Join UMaine Extension Professor Kathy Savoie, MS, RD in this workshop on safe food handling designed specifically for volunteers. Participants receive Cooking for Crowds, a manual…
Find out more »Cooking for Crowds, April 19, 2022, Cumberland County
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 table? Join UMaine Extension Professor Kathy Savoie, MS, RD in this workshop on safe food handling designed specifically for volunteers. Participants receive Cooking for Crowds, a manual…
Find out more »ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Class and Exam
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.
Find out more »ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Class and Exam
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.
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