Find Out What Extension Can Do For You!

Our Falmouth office is open for one-on-one meetings with staff by appointment only. Please email extension.cumberland@maine.edu or call 207.781.6099 to schedule.

Why Contact a 4-H Staff Member?

  • Consultations and collaborations with other youth-serving organizations and schools on Positive Youth Development best practices and program design.
  • Schedule a 4-H workshop for youth ages 5-18 for your library or school.
  • Borrow 4-H curriculum and activity toolkits to use at home, at your library, classroom, or after school group.
  • Start or join an existing 4-H club.
  • Learn more about our staff-led virtual outreach programs for non-4-H youth.

To learn more, visit Cumberland County 4-H or contact us: extension.4-Hcumberland@maine.edu or 207.781.6099.

Why Contact a Home Horticulture Staff Member?

  • Virtual technical support for community and school gardens.
  • Ask your gardening questions, including assistance with identifying plants, insects, and plant diseases.
  • Learn about our Gardening Webinar Series, Master Gardener Volunteer Program, Pollinator-Friendly Garden Certification, and more!
  • Request a Garden Mentor for this season!
  • Schedule a gardening workshop for your library, school, or garden club.

To learn more, visit our Horticulture webpage or contact us: extension.hortcumberland@maine.edu  or 207.781.6099.

Why Contact an Agriculture Staff Member?

  • Get support with farm production, product storage, marketing, and business management topics.
  • Discuss COVID-19 safety and protocols for farms.
  • Get soil test kits and support interpreting soil test reports.
  • Borrow the hay/forage quality analysis sampler and testing kits.
  • Discuss your ideas for starting a farm-based business.

To learn more, visit our Agriculture webpage or contact us: extension.agcumberland@maine.edu or 207.781.6099.

Why Contact a Nutrition Staff Member?

  • Schedule a free pressure canner dial gauge accuracy test.
  • View a food preservation webinar.
  • Ask your food preservation and food safety questions.
  • Discuss information about COVID-19 food safety for consumers.
  • Schedule a food preservation workshop for your school or community group.

To learn more, visit our Food & Nutrition webpage or contact us: extension.foodnutritioncumberland@maine.edu or 207.781.6099.

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