Somerset County Extension Seeking to Hire Agriculture and Food Systems Professional We are hiring! The Agriculture and Food Systems Professional with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension is a full-time, fiscal-year, continuing contract eligible faculty appointment. This position is responsible for implementing educational programs in support of the over 500 commercial farms in the county, […]
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Upcoming Events and Timely Bulletins for Somerset County Important Dates February 25, 2022: Agricultural Infrastructure Investment Program application due March 1, 2022: Maine 4-H Foundation Scholarship Applications Due March 5, 2022: Regional 4-H Public Speaking Event in Augusta March 10, 2022: Maine Dairy Seminar & MDIA Annual Meeting March 15, 2022: Homemakers 2021 Club Annual Reports due […]
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A monthly newsletter for Somerset County 4-H Members Contents Important Dates County News Club News State News Events and Opportunities Scholarships and Grants Contests and Competitions Fairs and Shows For Volunteers Leaders Meeting Minutes Important Dates: February 16, 2022, 6:00 p.m.: Public Speaking Workshop February 16, 2022: Deadline to submit intent to participate in Somerset […]
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Upcoming Events and Timely Bulletins for Somerset County Important Dates February 1, 2022: Maine 4-H ESE intent forms due for goat, dairy, and beef February 6, 2022: Deadline to register for Soil Health Short Course February 18, 2022: Deadline to register for Regional 4-H Public Speaking Event February 25, 2022: Agricultural Infrastructure Investment Program application […]
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If you didn’t make it in to see the 4-H exhibit hall at the Skowhegan State Fair this year check out some of the exhibits on display here! Also, our People’s Choice Award winner was the Solon Pine Tree 4-H Club! Congratulations!
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Are you or someone you know interested in improving you and your family’s health, saving money at the store, and learning basic nutrition tips? Are you pregnant, care for or have children under 19 within your household, or are you between the ages of 18-25 and do not have children? Are you part of a […]
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Gardens are growing and that means it will be time to start canning and preserving the harvest soon! Did you know you can get your pressure canner gauge tested at your local University of Maine Cooperative Extension for free. A list of who to contact to have your dial gauge tested can be found Here. The […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program is free to income-eligible adults with children, or young adults 19-25 years old, and if you are eligible for programs such as SNAP, WIC, or Head Start. All classes include recipes, choosing healthy foods, smart food shopping, food safety, and healthy activities. Participants receive […]
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Have you been wondering how to make your family’s meals healthier while also saving money at the grocery store? Have you thought about how to get more physical activity into your day? The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program has a few options that may fit into your schedule. Check out our Adult Classes EFNEP […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is partnering with the University of Maine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research and UMaine Aquaculture Research Institute to offer a 4-H At-Home Aquaponics Project, an experiential learning program for youth ages 9–18 delivered virtually from June 15 to October. The project includes learning experiences in introductory aquaponic systems and […]
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