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Cooperative Extension in Hancock County

Cooking for Crowds – Food Safety Training for Volunteers

University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth, ME, United States

Many organizations and community groups rely on volunteers like you for a variety of food events for fundraising, fellowship, food pantries or other services to the community. But cooking for a crowd is tricky! How do you store all that food? When is the food completely cooked? How long can you leave food on the […]

$15.00

Feathered Homestead: A Comprehensive Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens in Maine

University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth, ME, United States

Are you new to keeping chickens, or have you been keeping chickens for a while now and want to learn more? Join Dr. Colt W. Knight, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Livestock Specialist, and Ashley Wright, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, for a 2-hour “egg-citing” educational program on brooding chicks at home and raising laying […]

$15.00

Maine Sheep and Goat School

Wolfe’s Neck Center, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, Maine 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, Maine

May 11, 2024 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Wolfe’s Neck Center, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, Maine Cost: $50-$120 (Lunch will be provided) Register Online New to sheep or goats? This workshop covers important topics for successful sheep and goat ownership and production. University of Maine Cooperative Extension is working with Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s […]

Sheep Shearing School 2-day

Sunrise Farm, N. Belgrade Community Center 508 Smithfield Road, Belgrade, ME, United States

Interested in learning how to shear sheep as a producer or as a profession? This hands-on workshop will give you the skills needed to effectively, efficiently, and humanely shear wool sheep. Day 1 Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024 Time: 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Location: Sunrise Farm, N. Belgrade Community Center, 508 Smithfield Road, Belgrade, Maine 04917 Cost: $100 Day […]

$100 – $200

4-H June Jamboree

Blue Hill Fairgrounds, Blue Hill, ME 233 Ellsworth Road, Blue Hill, ME, United States

Join Hancock County 4-H for a day of immersive, hands-on workshops. Youth can make their own pollinator homes, make a mini aquaponics system, take a painting workshop, meet a variety of farm animals and so much more! Rain or shine — fun for the entire family, all ages welcome! Registration is required and will close […]

Pasture Walk

Waldoview Farm 238 Goshen Road, Winterport, ME, United States

A Pasture walk will take place at Waldoview Farm, where Shepard Tom Hodgman raises a large flock of Katahdin sheep. Tom's pasture and rotational grazing management creates excellent soil and animal health. Come join us!   Register Here  

Free

ServSafe® Certification

University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth, 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. registration deadline October 9th This ServSafe Course […]

$150.00

4-H Tick Project Mentor Training!

Wolfe’s Neck Center, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, Maine 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, Maine

4-H youth dragging for ticks in her community. When: Friday, April 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Where: Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Freeport, Maine | Map Who: Volunteers passionate about tick science, safety, and youth education—ideal for Master Gardener Volunteers or other Extension volunteers, but open to all! Location: In your community (Cumberland, Androscoggin, Sagadahoc, or York County); working with […]

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