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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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension will offer a home gardening webinar about optimizing compost and manure use in the garden from 6–7:15 p.m. June 9. Getting the Most Out of Compost and Manure” includes what to look for when purchasing compost and manure, the benefits and considerations of each, […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of Vermont Extension will offer a weekly four-part business management class for maple syrup producers online from 7–8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from June 8–29. “Is My Maple Business Profitable? Finances for Maple Producers” is designed to provide financial management education for maple business owners and the skills to […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about supporting pollinators and their habitats 6–7:15 p.m. May 26. “Supporting Pollinators in Your Landscape” will focus on native pollinators and their habitat needs, with tips for plant selection, and design and maintenance of established gardens, […]
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