Many organizations and community groups rely on volunteers like you for a variety of food events for fundraising, fellowship, 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 […]
Many organizations and community groups rely on volunteers like you for a variety of food events for fundraising, fellowship, 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 […]
Join us for a detailed discussion of farm scale practices for building soil health, including advanced cover cropping strategies, cultivation equipment selection, reduced tillage, & more!
So, you have hayfields and pastures that are in need of some attention? Are you feeding your animals good quality forages? Do you want to learn what makes a good haycrop? This 3 hour workshop is for you! Join Rick Kersbergen and Gary Anderson, from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension covering topics including: Improving […]
Ever wonder how to preserve all those great garden vegetables?
This workshop will highlight the principles of landscape design and how to apply these principals to design projects. Additionally, the evolution of landscape design in reaction to environmental stewardship will be discussed. The presentation will focus on creating sustainable designs that enhance the ecosystem services provided by a landscape and will include hand-on activities Instructor – Matthew […]
Many organizations and community groups rely on volunteers like you for a variety of food events for fundraising, fellowship, 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 […]
Ever wonder how to preserve all those great garden vegetables? University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s hands-on food preservation workshops will teach you the basics of making your own kimchi! Learn from the experts. We will provide fresh produce and canning jars. Workshops are taught by UMaine Extension staff and Master Food Preserver volunteers.
Ever wonder how to preserve all those great garden vegetables? University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s hands-on food preservation workshops will teach you the basics of preserving rhubarb! Learn from the experts. We will provide fresh produce and canning jars. Workshops are taught by UMaine Extension staff and Master Food Preserver volunteers. Costs will be covered […]
Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely, how to identify hazards, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. The course is open to all adults and youth interested, but priority will be given to youth ages 14 to 16. This course is required for 14 and 15 year olds who plan […]
