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Cooperative Extension in Hancock County

Creating Fall Wreaths and Bouquets

What Nature leaves behind in the fall is perfect for creating stunning 3-D décor. Clever ideas on what to collect, how to preserve, and ways to arrange will be offered by Alma Johnson, artist and Penobscot County Master Gardener Volunteer.  Watch Alma put together both a dried French bouquet and a fall foliage bouquet.  Learn […]

4-H Awareness Day

Tractor Supply Company, Ellsworth, Maine

The Art and Mechanics of Bonsai – workshop

UMaine Extension Hancock County Office 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth, ME, United States

Together we will explore the history of bonsai, including the mechanics and artistry needed to create beautiful bonsai.   Bonsai specimens will be on display, and pre-bonsai trees will be shown […]

Cloverfest

Surry Elementary School, Surry, Maine

Please join us for Cloverfest, the annual celebration for Hancock County 4-H’ers and their families, on Friday, October 25 at Surry Elementary School. We spend the evening celebrating the wonderful accomplishments […]

Recipe to Market: Is it for ME?

UMaine Extension Hancock County Office 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth, ME, United States

This half-day workshop will introduce participants to important topics that an aspiring entrepreneur needs to consider before starting a food business. Topics that will be presented include: opportunities and challenges of being a food entrepreneur, the specialty food industry, business basics, an overview of the product development process, licensing and regulations, and food safety concerns. […]

Free

Pricing Your Products and Services for Profit

UMaine Extension Hancock County Office 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth, ME, United States

Workshop Description: One key to business success is setting a profitable price for your products and services.  This workshop will help small business owners develop a profitable pricing strategy for their business.  We will explore some of the key elements of pricing and help you determine how to set a profitable price.  Practical case studies […]

Free

Winter Care of Poultry Workshop

UMaine Extension Hancock County Office 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth, ME, United States

In this program prospective and beginning, small-scale meat and egg producers will gain a general understanding of what it takes to have poultry. This program will be lead by Dr. Colt Knight, UMaine Extension Livestock Specialist. Topics will include poultry breeds housing, health, and nutrition. Also, there will be a demonstration of various waterers and […]

Free
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