Week of Events
Master Food Preserver applications available
Apply to be a Master Food Preserver Applications now available; due May 6th. Do you enjoy the art and science of food preservation? Would you like to develop expertise in food preservation? Consider becoming a Master Food Preserver.
Farm Labor Guidelines: H-2A Best Practices and Requirements
Free, Via Zoom Receive the Zoom Link by Completing and Submitting the Form Below H-2A Program Requirements: What agricultural employers need to know about the H-2A program provisions enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD): A guide to avoiding common wage, disclosure, housing, transportation and recordkeeping related violations at worksites […]
Demystifying Barbeque – Learning the Secrets to Smoking Success!
Join Dr. Colt W. Knight, Assistant Extension Professor and State Livestock Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, and Southpaw Meat Market to learn the secrets of great BBQ. Participants will learn about meat selection, how to apply seasonings, and smoke meat on a variety of different smokers. Don’t have a smoker? No problem, […]
Cooking for Crowds, April 19, 2022
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 […]
Gardening for Wildlife-Online Short Course- June Session- FULL-Registration Closed
Join Horticulture Professional Pamela Hargest and Maine Audubon's Education Director Eric Topper for a four-part online series on how our home landscapes can be more beautiful as well as beneficial to birds and other wildlife. A $10 donation is requested for the series. Registration is required. Zoom information will be supplied after course registration.
Farm Labor Guidelines: Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Free, Via Zoom Receive the Zoom Link by Completing and Submitting the Form Below Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): What agricultural employers need to know about the FLSA’s worker protections enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD): A guide to avoiding common overtime, child labor, and recordkeeping related violations in […]
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