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June 2023
Food Preservation Webinar: Low-Sugar Jams & Jellies
Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstration on how to preserve jams and jellies using natural and alternative sweeteners. $5 optional donation per class. Registration is required – Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event.
Find out more »Field Days at Tidewater Farm
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, June 10, 10:00 AM to Noon: Dividing Perennials | Succession Planting and Irrigation Participate in a hands-on demonstration of when and how to properly divide plants – and take home a small plant of your own to enjoy! Then, learn how to maximize your garden space with succession planting as well as tips for watering…
Find out more »Preserving the Harvest: Jam and Jelly Basics
Ever wonder how to make your own homemade jams and jellies? University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s hands-on food preservation workshop will teach you the basics of making local fruit jam and jelly, including how to use a boiling water bath canner to preserve jam. Learn from the experts. We will provide fresh produce and canning jars. Please bring a pot holder to the workshop.
Find out more »July 2023
Field Days at Tidewater Farm
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, July 8, 10:00 AM to Noon: Pollinator-Friendly Gardening | Scouting for Pests and Encouraging Beneficial Insects Enjoy a stroll through our perennial gardens as we highlight plants and practices that support the life cycles of a variety of pollinators. Then, learn how to scout for pests in your vegetable garden with an emphasis on prevention…
Find out more »August 2023
Field Days at Tidewater Farm
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, August 12, 10:00 AM to Noon: Deadheading | Extending the Season With the wide variety of flowers blooming in August, enjoy a walk through the gardens and participate in a hands-on demonstration of deadheading annuals and perennials throughout the growing season. Then, learn how to extend the gardening season by planting vegetable crops well into…
Find out more »September 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. If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program, please call 207.781-6099 or 1.800.287.1471 (in Maine) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least…
Find out more »October 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. If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program, please call 207.781-6099 or 1.800.287.1471 (in Maine) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least…
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