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Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County

ServSafe® Manager Course and Exam, March 26th, 2024

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

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, March 26 2024 (Snow Date: […]

$150
Event Series Beginner Beekeeping Course

Beginner Beekeeping Course

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

The Cumberland County Beginner Beekeeping Course will teach beginning beekeepers the basics of honey bee biology and beekeeping. The course is designed for those considering buying their first hives, those […]

Event Series Beginner Beekeeping Course

Beginner Beekeeping Course

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

The Cumberland County Beginner Beekeeping Course will teach beginning beekeepers the basics of honey bee biology and beekeeping. The course is designed for those considering buying their first hives, those […]

Event Series Beginner Beekeeping Course

Beginner Beekeeping Course

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

The Cumberland County Beginner Beekeeping Course will teach beginning beekeepers the basics of honey bee biology and beekeeping. The course is designed for those considering buying their first hives, those […]

Event Series Beginner Beekeeping Course

Beginner Beekeeping Course

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

The Cumberland County Beginner Beekeeping Course will teach beginning beekeepers the basics of honey bee biology and beekeeping. The course is designed for those considering buying their first hives, those in their first year, and even those with a couple of years of experience who want to enhance their skills and knowledge. Learn evidence based […]

Event Series Beginner Beekeeping Course

Beginner Beekeeping Course

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

The Cumberland County Beginner Beekeeping Course will teach beginning beekeepers the basics of honey bee biology and beekeeping. The course is designed for those considering buying their first hives, those in their first year, and even those with a couple of years of experience who want to enhance their skills and knowledge. Learn evidence based […]

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 […]

Nutrient Management in Deep Compost Mulch Systems

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

More and more farmers are adopting the deep compost mulch no-till system. This system has many benefits including eliminating tillage, reducing weed populations, and increasing resilience to water extremes. However there is little known about optimizing nutrient management in this system. Join this discussion with Bruce Hoskins (UMaine Soil Testing Service Assistant Scientist), Nick Rowley […]

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 […]

Soil Steaming: Grower Discussion Session- Postponed. New date TBA

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

Come learn about the potential of soil steaming as a weed management tool. This practice is being used by farmers in high tunnels and localized zones of field production. This discussion session will highlight the experiences of a farmer cooperative who have been sharing a steamer unit as part of a Specialty Crop Block Grant. […]

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