Speaker Bio: Amy Melissa Witt is an educator, horticulturist, naturalist, and the Director of Earth Walkers: Journeys in Nature. She has years of experience developing, coordinating and providing horticulture and nature-based educational programs and events in southern Maine. For 16 years, Amy was the Horticulturist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County.
If you are a person with a disability and need accommodation to participate in this program, please email Pamela Hargest at pamela.hargest@maine.edu or call 207.781.6099 to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Shavaun Rigler at shavaun.rigler@bangorpubliclibrary.org or 207.922.6058 to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Financial health is personal!
In farming, we often talk business. Business finances, business planning, and goal setting for business are placed front and center. But what about the personal side? Have we thought about how we get paid, how to save for vacation, and where financial planning for the future fits into the business? Sometimes it feels taboo. For many of us, our beliefs about money were learned at an early age and it’s not always the easiest to talk about.
There is no fee for this workshop, the cost is covered by a grant from Northeast Risk Management Education. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact 207.581.3487, leslie.forstadt@maine.edu
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Many organizations and community groups rely on volunteers for a variety of food events such as fundraising, fellowships, food pantries or other service 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 buffet table? Join UMaine Extension Professor Kathy Savoie, MS, RD, in this workshop on safe food handling designed specifically for volunteers. Participants receive Cooking for Crowds, a manual specifically designed for volunteer cooks, a certificate of attendance, posters, and an instant read thermometer.
This class meets the Good Shepherd Food Bank food safety training requirements.
For more information, visit Cooking for Crowds Workshops.
Registration deadline: November 9, 2023.
REFUND POLICY: No refunds or credits of any payment will be made for notification of withdrawal within 5 days of the start of the class. Prior to that time, we will refund your registration fee minus a $5 service fee. Course and material fees will be refunded in full if a class is canceled.
If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program, please contact our office at extension.rlreception@maine.edu or 207.781.6099 or 1.800.287.1471 (in Maine) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
Many organizations and community groups rely on volunteers for a variety of food events such as fundraising, fellowships, food pantries or other service 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 buffet table? Join UMaine Extension Professor Kathy Savoie, MS, RD, in this workshop on safe food handling designed specifically for volunteers. Participants receive Cooking for Crowds, a manual specifically designed for volunteer cooks, a certificate of attendance, posters, and an instant read thermometer.
This class meets the Good Shepherd Food Bank food safety training requirements.
For more information, visit Cooking for Crowds Workshops.
Registration deadline: October 5, 2023.
REFUND POLICY: No refunds or credits of any payment will be made for notification of withdrawal within 5 days of the start of the class. Prior to that time, we will refund your registration fee minus a $5 service fee. Course and material fees will be refunded in full if a class is canceled.
If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program, please contact our office at extension.rlreception@maine.edu or 207.781.6099 or 1.800.287.1471 (in Maine) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
If you are a person with a disability and need accommodation to participate in this program, please email Pamela Hargest at extension.tidewater@maine.edu or call 207.949.4524 to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
International Maple Grading School is for maple producers, bulk syrup buyers, state inspectors, and others needing to accurately grade maple syrup or judge maple product entries at fairs and contests. Quality control issues are also addressed. This school provides a strong scientific base combined with intensive hands-on exercises. This approach enables participants to learn how to grade or judge maple products with confidence.
For more information visit the Maple Syrup Grading School website.
If you need accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Jason Lilley at jason.lilley@maine.edu, or call 207.781.6099 or 800.287.1495 (in Maine) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program, please call Robson Machado at 207.581.3144 (in Maine) or Mary Choate at 603.787.6944 (in New Hampshire) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
If you have any questions, please contact Robson Machado or Mary Choate. Acceptance into the program will be communicated by a personal email from Robson Machado or Mary Choate.
robson.machado@maine.edu 207-581-3144
mary.choate@unh.edu 603-787-6944
If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program, please call Robson Machado at 207.581.3144 (in Maine) or Mary Choate at 603.787.6944 (in New Hampshire) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
If you have any questions, please contact Robson Machado or Mary Choate. Acceptance into the program will be communicated by a personal email from Extension Educator Robson or Mary.
robson.machado@maine.edu 207-581-3144
mary.choate@unh.edu 603-787-6944
University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with the Maine Campus Compact, has offered the Maine Hunger Dialogue (MHD) annually since 2014.
Together we focus on Maine College student food insecurity, and through our learning, networking, and Mini-Grant program, supported student-led programs and projects to fight food insecurity back on their campuses or in their communities.
For more information visit The Maine Hunger Dialogue website.
If you are a person with a disability and need accommodation to participate in this program, please call Lynne Holland at 207.581.8211 to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however all requests will be considered.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension presents On Demand Gardening Webinars, which come in bundles of 3 to 4 pre-recorded webinars (60 to 75 minutes each) on a gardening-related topic as well as a list of resources. In our composting and soil health bundle, you’ll learn about the basic principles of composting, the benefits and uses for cover crops in the home garden, when and how to apply manure, and best practices for optimizing soil health.
Program Fee: Offered on a sliding Scale – $0, $15, $30
The following webinars are included in this bundle:
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Pamela Hargest, UMaine Extension Horticulture Professional, at extension.gardening@maine.edu or 207.781.6099 to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension presents On Demand Gardening Webinars, which come in bundles of 3 to 4 pre-recorded webinars (60 to 75 minutes each) on a gardening-related topic as well as a list of resources. In our gardening with natives bundle, you’ll learn about the important role of native plants in our ecosystems, how to start and care for seed-grown native plants, landscape design and maintenance practices that support pollinators, and edible native plants found in the wild and your own backyard.
Program Fee: Offered on a sliding Scale – $0, $15, $30
The following webinars are included in this bundle:
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Pamela Hargest, UMaine Extension Horticulture Professional, at extension.gardening@maine.edu or 207.781.6099 to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension presents On Demand Gardening Webinars, which come in bundles of 3 to 4 pre-recorded webinars (60 to 75 minutes each) on a gardening related topic as well as a list of resources. In our home orchard bundle, you’ll learn how to start your very own backyard orchard, including site and variety selection, pest and disease management, pruning techniques, and more!
Program Fee: Offered on a sliding Scale – $0, $15, $30
The following webinars are included in this bundle:
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Pamela Hargest, UMaine Extension Horticulture Professional, at extension.gardening@maine.edu or 207.781.6099 to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension presents On Demand Gardening Webinars, which come in bundles of 3 to 4 pre-recorded webinars (60 to 75 minutes each) on a gardening related topic as well as a list of resources.
In our seed selection and starting bundle, you’ll learn how to select seeds for the home garden, exciting new vegetable varieties and their unique characteristics, how to select lights for indoor seed starting, and how to manage your indoor lighting to enhance plant growth.
Program Fee: Offered on a sliding Scale – $0, $15, $30
The following webinars are included in this bundle:
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Pamela Hargest, UMaine Extension Horticulture Professional, at extension.gardening@maine.edu or 207.781.6099 to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
October 19 – Preserving Winter Squash & Pumpkins
For more information about food preservation workshops, visit the UMaine Extension Food & Health website.
If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Kate McCarty at kate.mccarty@maine.edu; 207.781.6099 or 800.287.147 (in Maine) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and UMaine Extension are pleased to host Rodent Academy at the Portland Regency Hotel and Spa, 20 Milk St., Portland, ME 04101 on October 24th and 25th.
Rodent Academy provides an in-depth learning opportunity on comprehensive approaches to rodent prevention, monitoring, and management for pest management professionals, sanitarians, public health officials, school IPM coordinators, health and safety inspectors, and others.
This year, Rodent Academy is being offered as a 2-day, in-person program or a 1-day webinar.
Seating is limited. Register to attend in person immediately. The registration fee for attending Day 1 only is $40. The registration fee for both days is $190.
This program had been approved for the following pesticide applicator credits:
Virtual attendees seeking pesticide applicator recertification credits must pass a quiz at the end of the webinar.
TUESDAY (Oct. 24)
8:00 am: Check-in or Log-in Virtually
8:15 am – 8:30 am: Welcome/Introductions
8:30 am – 9:00 am: Economic Significance of Rodents — Dr. Bobby Corrigan, NYC Area Rodentologist
9:00 am – 10:00 am: Biology and Ecology of Rodents — Dr. Bobby Corrigan, NYC Area Rodentologist
10:00 am – 10:15 am: Break
10:15 am – 11:15 am: Inspecting for and Identifying Rodent Activity — Dr. Bobby Corrigan, NYC Area Rodentologist
11:15 am – 11:45 pm: Rodent Trapping for Monitoring and Control — Dr. Bobby Corrigan, NYC Area Rodentologist
11:45 am – 12:15 pm: Rodent Regulations and Considerations: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife — Tegwin Taylor, Wildlife Health Biologist ME IF&W
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm: Lunch on your own
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm: The Science of Exclusion: Door Sweeps, Drain Covers, Escutcheon Plates, Sealants, and More — Dr. Bobby Corrigan, NYC Area Rodentologist
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm: Restaurant IPM: The Maine Health Inspection Program Case Study — Becky Walsh and Jennifer Springer, Maine CDC Health Inspection Program
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm: Break
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm: Rodents: Disinfection and Human Health — Haris Sohail, ME CDC Epidemiology Program
3:45 pm – 4:15 pm: Small Town Issues: Rural Rat Management — Hillary Peterson, ME DACF, & Griffin Dill, UMaine Extension
4:15 pm – 4:45 pm: Questions and Instructions, Evaluations for 1-day attendees
4:45 pm: Class dismissed for the day
WEDNESDAY (Oct. 25) – Please dress for walking around outdoors!
8:00 am – 10:00 am: Proper Placement and Handling of Bait Stations and Innovations in Rodent Surveillance: Cameras and Sensors, Burrow Baiting, Dry Ice, and More on Rodent IPM — Dr. Bobby Corrigan, NYC Area Rodentologist
10:00 am – 10:15 am: Break
10:15 am – 11:15 am: Rodenticide Modes of Action and How They Impact Humans and Animals Including Non-targets — Pam Breyer, Toxicologist, ME Board of Pesticides Control
11:15 am – 12:00 pm: Rodenticide Classes and Formulations and Which to Use Where and When and an Update on EPA Rodenticide Regulations — Dr. Bobby Corrigan, NYC Area Rodentologist
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch on your own
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm: City of Portland Rodent Control Tour — Mike Peaslee, Technical Director at Modern Pest Services
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Inspection Activity – Old Port — Dr. Bobby Corrigan, NYC Area Rodentologist
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm: Reading a Rodenticide Label: Use Restrictions, Regulatory Requirements — John Pietroski, Manager of Pesticide Programs, ME Board of Pesticides Control
4:15 pm – 4:30 pm: Questions and instructions for last day
4:30 pm: Class dismissed
Please contact Hillary Peterson with questions about the program at Hillary.Peterson@maine.gov or 207-215-4793.
For help with registration, contact Kerry Bernard at kerry.bernard@maine.edu.
For questions about pesticide credits or certification, contact the BPC at 207.287.2731 or pesticides@maine.gov.
The University of Maine System consistently seeks to take steps to minimize the risk of COVID-19 infections (or any other spread of disease) in accordance with applicable law, regulation, and guidance provided by health authorities. These efforts may include policies and safeguards implemented by the University such as symptom checks, social distancing, use of facial coverings, and isolating and quarantining when required. Despite these efforts, the University of Maine System cannot categorically guarantee that any person entering University campuses or facilities will not contract COVID-19 or any other communicable disease, and any such person must assess and accept the risks of illness or injury for themselves.
If you do not feel well on the day of the program, please stay home.
If you need accommodation to participate, please contact Kerry Bernard at kerry.bernard@maine.edu or 207.581.3884. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Course and Exam
Course description:
This 8-hour ServSafe® Course helps prepare you for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification exam.
The course covers these topics:
The exam will immediately follow the course.
Students will receive the ServSafe® Manager Book 7th Ed., diagnostic exam, and practice exam approximately 2 weeks prior to the course. No refunds for the course will be issued.
If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program, please contact our office at extension.rlreception@maine.edu or 207.781.6099 or 1.800.287.1471 (in Maine) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.