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Recipe to Market: Ca$hing in on Value-Added Opportunities

March 2013 (pre-registration is required; please contact the person listed to pre-register) March 21 Recipe to Market:  Ca$hing in on Value-Added Opportunities A 5-part workshop series for developing and taking your specialty food product to market. Runs Thursday’s through April. Location: Foster Student Innovation Center (http://foster.target.maine.edu/), Long Road, University of Maine Campus. Orono, Maine Time: […]

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Good article about Extension working with diverse audiences

Have you ever wondered what it takes to build relationships with diverse audiences? If so, check out the Top 10 ways to engage diverse communities (University of Minnesota Extension), shared by the UMaine Extension Diversity Committee because it contains a short list of relevant, easy to use tips, and links to more in depth resources. […]

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Take “5” Stretch & Strength Exercises

Many of us spend a lot of time sitting at our desk and that can be unhealthy when not mixed with proper movement and exercise. The following was created in response to our asking the Cutler Health Center Wellness Educator to do an Adobe workshop for Extension staff. A small group of students took the […]

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Employee Achievement and Years of Service Recognition

The Employee Achievement and Years of Service Recognition Banquet was held May 22, 2012 at Wells Conference Center. This year the following Extension employees were recognized. Please take a moment to thank and congratulate your colleagues on their years of service and contributions to UMaine Extension. 35 Year Recognition: Douglas Babkirk 25 Year Recognition: Richard […]

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How to Submit UMaine Calendar Items?

Easy — visit http://calendar.umaine.edu/submit/ and submit away! Your event will show up on UMaine’s calendar of events as well as our University of Maine Cooperative Extension calendar! We have received many positive comments from staff, media and customers that have found this resource helpful. Thank you for taking the time to submit!

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