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June 2023

Food Preservation Webinar: Low-Sugar Jams & Jellies

June 8 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Free – $5

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.

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Field Days at Tidewater Farm

June 10 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd
Falmouth, ME 04105 United States
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Spinach growing in garden beds

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…

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Preserving the Harvest: Jam and Jelly Basics

June 27 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cumberland County Extension Office, 75 Clearwater Dr. Suite 104
Falmouth, ME 04105 United States
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$20
Cooked strawberries in a pot.

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.

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July 2023

Field Days at Tidewater Farm

July 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd
Falmouth, ME 04105 United States
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Wasp on cilantro flower

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…

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August 2023

Field Days at Tidewater Farm

August 12 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd
Falmouth, ME 04105 United States
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Master Gardener Volunteer cutting Mexican sunflowers

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…

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September 2023

ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Class and Exam

September 19 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cumberland County Extension Office, 75 Clearwater Dr. Suite 104
Falmouth, ME 04105 United States
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$140

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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October 2023

ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Class and Exam

October 26 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cumberland County Extension Office, 75 Clearwater Dr. Suite 104
Falmouth, ME 04105 United States
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$140

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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