Week of Events
Urban Growers Gathering: Backyard Blooms
Urban farmers and gardeners play a pivotal role in Maine’s towns and cities, providing nutritious food, community building, education, and safe spaces for their neighbors. We invite urban growers, producers, organizations, and individuals that contribute local food to urban communities to unwind at Backyard Blooms, an urban flower farm in Portland’s Woodfords Corner neighborhood. We’ll […]
ServSafe® Manager Course and Exam, September 25th, 2024
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 ServSafe® Manager Book, 7th Edition Revised, and exam proctoring. Date: Tuesday, September 25th, 2024 (Inclement Weather Date: […]
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