Educational Programs

This is a list of the program areas and topics that are available or could be made available in Somerset County. For upcoming programs that have already been scheduled, visit our Events page!

4-H/Youth Development
Programs available

• Club programs
• School programs
• Afterschool programs
• Public speaking (Demonstration Day)
• County workshops for youth
• Tractor safety
• Educational opportunities for volunteers
• 4-H scholarships
• Resources and information for 4-H leaders and volunteers

More about 4-H
Contact for Somerset County 4-H: karen.giles@maine.edu
Camp Opportunities: Blueberry Cove, Bryant Pond, Greenland Point, and Tanglewood

Agriculture
Programs available

• Apple tree pruning workshops
• Plant insect/disease identification
• Soil testing and manure analysis
• The Maine AgrAbility Project is dedicated to helping farmers, fishermen and forest workers work safely and more productively.
  • Assistive technology
  • Farm safety
  • Solutions and resources
  • News and events
  • Maine AgrAbilty facebook page

Contact for Somerset County agriculture: extension.somerset@maine.edu

Gardening
Programs available

• Master Gardener Volunteers
• Home and garden pest management

More about gardening
Contact for Somerset County horticulture: extension.somerset@maine.edu

Natural Resources
Programs available

• Maple syrup production workshops

Contact for maple: jason.lilley@maine.edu

Nutrition & Food
Programs available

• EFNEP Nutrition Associates visit homes, schools and community groups to provide free practical hands-on education on nutrition, food purchasing, food preparation and food safety for families who are eligible to receive SNAP benefits (formerly known as Food Stamps).
• Training programs for teachers and others who want to learn how to improve nutrition and increase physical activity in children
• Pressure canner gauge testing

More about food & health
Contact for Somerset County nutrition: alice.cantrell@maine.edu

Somerset County Extension Homemakers

More about Maine Extension Homemakers Council
Contact for Somerset County Homemakers: emily.collins3@maine.edu