The 2024 Open House will provide an opportunity to learn about UMaine Extension’s work in Cumberland County, explore the Gardens at Tidewater Farm, attend a short presentation on “Gardening in a Changing Climate” by UMaine Extension Educator, Rebecca Long, and participate in a King Arthur Baking Company Pie Bake-Off. No registration is needed; this is a free drop-in […]
Interested in turning your food scraps and waste into nourishment for your plants? Join us and learn the basics of composting! In this workshop we’ll discuss the advantages of different compost feedstocks, best practices to build and maintain a healthy compost pile, and horticultural uses of finished compost. Participants will also learn about different small-scale […]
Join Andrew Tufts, Manager of Maine Audubon's 'Bringing Nature Home' program, for an engaging presentation on the importance of native plant gardening. Discover how native plants support local wildlife, improve biodiversity, and create resilient landscapes. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, you'll gain practical tips and insights on how to transform your […]
Learn to make your own home canned salsa with University of Maine Cooperative Extension staff and Master Food Preserver volunteers. We will learn how to safely preserve tomato salsa using the boiling water bath method. Participants will receive recipes and a jar of salsa. Please bring a potholder with you to class. This workshop will […]
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 […]
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: […]
Learn to preserve the bounty and bold flavors of summer by mixing fruit and peppers in your jams in this early fall workshop. Participants will learn the basics of making delicious jams — including safe and sanitary jarring practices — and work together on making fruit + hot pepper jams to take home. Each participant will walk […]
Ever wonder how to preserve all those great fall apples? Come learn the many ways to preserve apples including canning, freezing, and drying. Then get hands-on, making and canning applesauce. Techniques can also be applied to preserving other fruits and vegetables. Participants will learn about recommended methods for preserving foods, the latest and safest recipes, […]
If you’re wondering what to do with this year’s apple abundance, join MOFGA and our hosts Fork Food Lab for this apple preservation workshop, led by Kate McCarty of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Learn to deliciously and safely make various apple preserves for your winter enjoyment. Participants in this workshop will leave with some of the co-created preserves in tow.
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: Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 (Inclement Weather Date: […]
