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Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County

Event Series Tractor Safety Course

Tractor Safety Course

Gorham Public Works 80 Huston Road, Gorham, ME, United States

Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely, how to identify hazards, and how to minimize the chances of accidents.

$40

Backyard Maple Sugaring Workshop

University of Maine Cooperative Extension York County 15 Oak Street, Suite 302, Springvale, ME, United States

Join experienced sugarmakers for demonstrations and discussion on all aspects of making maple syrup, the sweetest gift of nature, in your own backyard! In the morning, learn about identifying and tapping trees, collecting and boiling sap, and more. After a short break, join us at Maple Moon Farm to look at their tubing systems and […]

$18

Swine 101: Raising Pastured Pork

Cumberland County Extension Office 75 Clearwater Dr. Suite 104, Falmouth, ME, United States

Swine 101: Raising Pastured Pork Speaker: Dr. Colt W. Knight, Assistant Extension Professor and State Livestock Specialist Cost: Sliding Scale ($0.00–$10.00) Funded by the Maine Grazing Behavior Lab The University of Maine […]

Free – $10

Innovative Cover Crop Approaches

Goranson Farm 250 River Road, Dresden, ME, United States

Join farm managers at Goranson Farm and UMaine Extension for a farm tour focused on innovative cover cropping strategies and tools. We'll discuss the decision making factors the farm considers when deciding what cover crop species and mixes to plant. The tour will include visiting fields with interseeded cover crops, warm season mixes, and multi-season […]

Maple Quality Control Program

UMaine Regional Learning Center 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth, ME, United States

This program is hosted by Maine Maple Producers Association with instructors from UMaine Extension and UVM Extension. This 1-day hands-on program will cover the four aspects of grading maple syrup. […]

Event Series Advanced Apiary Management

Canceled Advanced Apiary Management

UMaine Regional Learning Center 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth, ME, United States

The Advanced Apiary Management Course is designed for beekeepers with 5 to 8 hives and a minimum of 3 years of experience. This 5-part course will cover topics including overwintering […]

Event Series Advanced Apiary Management

Canceled Advanced Apiary Management

UMaine Regional Learning Center 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth, ME, United States

The Advanced Apiary Management Course is designed for beekeepers with 5 to 8 hives and a minimum of 3 years of experience. This 5-part course will cover topics including overwintering […]

Event Series Advanced Apiary Management

Canceled Advanced Apiary Management

UMaine Regional Learning Center 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth, ME, United States

The Advanced Apiary Management Course is designed for beekeepers with 5 to 8 hives and a minimum of 3 years of experience. This 5-part course will cover topics including overwintering hives, disease and pest identification and management, mite management including monitoring and treatment options, swarm management, and queen rearing. The program will be offered over […]

Event Series Advanced Apiary Management

Canceled Advanced Apiary Management

UMaine Regional Learning Center 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth, ME, United States

The Advanced Apiary Management Course is designed for beekeepers with 5 to 8 hives and a minimum of 3 years of experience. This 5-part course will cover topics including overwintering hives, disease and pest identification and management, mite management including monitoring and treatment options, swarm management, and queen rearing. The program will be offered over […]

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