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Looking to make your own homemade pickles? University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s hands-on food preservation workshop will teach you the basics of making crisp, delicious pickles, including how to use a boiling water bath canner to safely preserve pickles. Learn from the experts. We will provide fresh produce and canning jars. Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 […]
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Join UMaine Extension Food Preservation staff via Zoom to learn the basic steps of fermenting. You will learn the process of making your own sour pickles through the wonders of fermentation. We will explain the science of fermentation, demonstrate fermenting pickles, and discuss steps to success in this interactive webinar. Date: Tuesday, July 28 Location: Webinar, the […] 
Join UMaine Extension staff and volunteers for an engaging workshop on pollinator-friendly gardening. Pollinators play a vital role in supporting healthy ecosystems and food production, and home gardeners can make […]
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***This event has been canceled.*** Join UMaine Extension Fruit and Vegetable Research Associate, Peyton Ginakes, for an engaging workshop on common pests and diseases affecting allium crops such as onions, garlic, leeks, and shallots. Understanding how to identify and manage these issues is key to growing healthy, productive plants in the home garden that will […] |
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Join local educator and lifelong gardener, Nancy Atwell, for a hands-on workshop on harvesting and arranging fresh garden flowers. Growing cut flowers at home is a wonderful way to enjoy […]
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Join Kate McCarty and a Master Food Preserver Volunteer for a hands-on workshop on preserving elderberries. Because elderberry season is short in Maine, learning how to safely preserve these nutritious fruits allows you to enjoy their flavor and benefits long after harvest. In this interactive class, you’ll learn the best practices for freezing, drying, and […]
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Considering buying a freeze dryer or just curious about the process? This educational webinar from UMaine Extension will provide an overview of using a freeze dryer at home to create high-quality, long-lasting dried fruits, vegetables, snacks, and complete meals. Participants will learn how freeze drying works, about the required equipment, and how to safely prepare […] 
Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Sound Pine Farm for a field day to learn about deep compost mulch soil management for vegetable production systems. This event is part of a Maine Healthy Soils Program-funded project investigating nutrient movement and developing best management practices for highly amended vegetable production systems. Participants will hear about the project, tour Sound Pine […]
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Join UMaine Extension’s Farm and Tractor Safety Team at Applewood Farm in New Gloucester for an on-farm workshop demonstrating the fundamentals of tractor safety. This 3-hour workshop will include an overview of safety risks when operating a tractor and steps for avoiding accidents. Instructors will demonstrate safe and efficient implement attachment and use. Participants will also […]
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Nothing says summertime in Maine like blueberry season. Join UMaine Extension staff and Master Food Preserver Volunteers for a hands-on workshop dedicated to the art and science of preserving Maine fruit. We’ll guide you through the boiling water bath method, ensuring you leave with the skills to preserve safely and confidently at home. Every participant will […]
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