{"id":6499,"date":"2023-09-15T15:09:58","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T19:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/?p=6499"},"modified":"2023-09-15T15:27:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T19:27:42","slug":"the-somerset-newsflash-september-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2023\/09\/15\/the-somerset-newsflash-september-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"The Somerset Newsflash, September 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 id=\"dates\"><a id=\"important-dates\"><\/a>Important Dates<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>September 17, 2023:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"#apple-sunday\">Maine Apple Sunday<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>September 19, 2023:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"#tomato-tasting\">Tomato Tasting and Garden Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>September 22-24, 2023: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofga.org\/the-fair\/\">Common Ground Country Fair<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>September 29, 2023:\u00a0<\/strong>Last day to register for\u00a0<a href=\"#pesticide-collection\">pesticide collection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>September 30, 2023:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"#chainsaw-safety-course\">Chainsaw Safety Course<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Contents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#news-in-the-county\">The News in the County<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#news\">The News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#news-in-agriculture\">The News in Agriculture<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#news-in-4h\">The News in 4-H<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#news-in-homemakers\">The News in Homemakers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"news-in-the-county\"><\/a>The News in the County<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"tomato-tasting\"><\/a>Tomato Tasting and Garden Tour<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6466 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/IMG-2834-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Tomatoes on the vine in a garden\" width=\"119\" height=\"159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/IMG-2834-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/IMG-2834-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/IMG-2834-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/IMG-2834-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/IMG-2834-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/IMG-2834-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/IMG-2834-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/IMG-2834-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/IMG-2834-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/IMG-2834-1268x1691.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/IMG-2834.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 119px) 100vw, 119px\" \/>Join us on Tuesday, <strong>September 19<\/strong> at 11:30 a.m. for a guided tour of our All American Selections Display Garden. Cooperative Extension Staff will describe the many attributes of the different vegetable varieties. Enjoy samples of at least ten types of tomatoes! Let us know you&#8217;re coming by completing the registration form on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/upcoming-events\/tomato-tasting-and-garden-tour\/\">program page<\/a> or by calling our office at 207.474.9622.<\/p>\n<h4><b><a id=\"farewell-brett\"><\/a>Farewell to Brett<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6511 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/09\/DSC00602-1-165x300.jpg\" alt=\"Brett Johnson next to garden\" width=\"112\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/09\/DSC00602-1-165x300.jpg 165w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/09\/DSC00602-1-77x140.jpg 77w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/09\/DSC00602-1-317x577.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/09\/DSC00602-1-423x771.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/09\/DSC00602-1.jpg 555w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 112px) 100vw, 112px\" \/>As some of you may already know, Brett Johnson, our former Sustainable Agriculture and Horticulture Professional, has accepted and started a new position within Cooperative Extension. His new title is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Assistant Extension Professor, Sustainable Agriculture and Farm Business Management Educator and he will be working out of Waldo, Knox, and Lincoln counties. We are very sad for this loss to Somerset County, but are thrilled for Brett and this new opportunity for his career. Good luck, Brett!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While we work to fill his former position, we will be forwarding your agriculture and horticulture questions to our statewide colleagues. If you know someone who may be interested in the position, please have them contact us at <a href=\"mailto:extension.somerset@maine.edu\">extension.somerset@maine.edu<\/a> or at 207.474.9622. If you\u2019d like one more opportunity to learn from Brett, consider attending the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/upcoming-events\/tomato-tasting-and-garden-tour\/\">Tomato Tasting and Garden Tour<\/a> on Tuesday!<\/span><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"alice-adventures\"><\/a>Alice\u2019s Adventures: EFNEP Updates for the Month of September<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><i>Alice Cantrell is our Nutrition Community Education Assistant and leads classes as part of Cooperative Extension\u2019s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This month, Alice finished an adult series called Cooking Your Way. She held it at our office which was a great success because the students were able to utilize the All American Selections garden and create recipes with the produce from it. This class will recur throughout the year and is open to any caregiver of children or young adults ages 19-25.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now that the start of the school year is underway, Alice will be heading back into some of the local schools to teach youth classes. She also plans to start a collaboration with a new teen group that will focus on gardening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On <\/span><b>October 11<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> the Maine Hunger Dialogue will be conducting a soup competition for high schoolers and college students. After the judging is complete, all soup will be donated to local food pantries. Keep an eye out for the sign up link!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"chainsaw-safety-course\"><\/a>Chainsaw Safety Course Set for Skowhegan<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6465 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/52791479774_095e39947f_w-300x281.jpg\" alt=\"Woman using a chainsaw\" width=\"212\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/52791479774_095e39947f_w-300x281.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/52791479774_095e39947f_w-105x98.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/52791479774_095e39947f_w-317x296.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/52791479774_095e39947f_w.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,212px\" \/>Saturday,\u00a0<strong>September 30<\/strong>\u00a0(Rain Date Sunday, October 1)<\/p>\n<p>8 a.m. \u2013 4 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>Yankee Woodlot Demonstration Forest, Skowhegan<\/p>\n<p>Somerset County Soil &amp; Water Conservation District will host a chainsaw safety workshop with instructor Mike St. Peter of Certified Logging Professionals.<\/p>\n<p>The workshop will begin with a 2-hour indoor session, covering topics to include Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), filing your chain, better understanding your saw, and directional felling. The class will then move outdoors. During this 6-hour field session, every participant will have the opportunity (but not requirement) to fell their own tree using modern directional felling methods. Participants should bring their own lunch to enjoy in the woods.<\/p>\n<p>Participants are encouraged to bring their own chainsaw and must provide their own PPE. Required PPE includes steel-toed or safety toe boots, eye and ear protection, sturdy gloves, chaps and a helmet. Participants are encouraged to use the three-in-one helmet system with built-in face shield and hearing protection and wraparound-style chaps that protect the back of the ankle and lower leg.<\/p>\n<p>The workshop registration fee is $50, payable at the workshop. Enrollment will be limited to 15 participants. A second session may be added with sufficient interest. For more information, please\u00a0email the District\u00a0or phone 207-474-8323.<\/p>\n<p>This class will likely fill quickly. To secure your participation, please email name, contact phone number, and your skill level (beginner, novice or experienced) to\u00a0info@somersetswcd.org.<\/p>\n<p>Yankee Woodlot Demonstration Forest is located next to the Somerset County Cooperative Extension building, GPS address 7 County Dr., Skowhegan ME 04976.<\/p>\n<p>FMI\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.somersetswcd.org\/events\">www.SomersetSWCD.org\/events<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"news\"><\/a>The News<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Preparing for the Storm<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">As you make preparations for Hurricane Lee,\u00a0UMaine Cooperative Extension has several publications on how to keep your food safe without power as well as cooking during a power outage:<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Bulletin #9001, Preparing Food During a Power Failure\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/9001e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/9001e\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1694866498597000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Rkw8Bt0xHnBNNrC-Bxk1u\">Bulletin #9001, Preparing Food During a Power Failure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Bulletin #9002, Safety of Frozen Foods During a Power Outage\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/9002e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/9002e\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1694866498597000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1YMGSgBzxHXDn8cUI187TN\">Bulletin #9002, Safety of Frozen Foods During a Power Outage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Bulletin #9003, Safety of Refrigerated Foods After a Power Outage\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/9003e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/9003e\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1694866498597000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2IhLFNq2bZj4oP_GhCaaD2\">Bulletin #9003, Safety of Refrigerated Foods After a Power Outage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Bulletin #9004, Food Safety During Disasters\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/9004e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/9004e\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1694866498597000&amp;usg=AOvVaw10YmeCtFZYIqNZnvxZyAGg\">Bulletin #9004, Food Safety During Disasters<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6ha6IrG0UQ0?si=GdDPcu7CK7U31bMj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/6ha6IrG0UQ0?si%3DGdDPcu7CK7U31bMj&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1694866498597000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0OiAdKoVcwGP3TFUkBl3IF\">How To Keep Food Safe After a Power Outage<\/a>\u00a0(YouTube)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">You can find these and many more bulletins in the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1694866498597000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1mdvwXJ9J0eIPkgqysgEeK\">Publications Catalog<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"apple-sunday\"><\/a>Maine Apple Sunday<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Celebrate Maine Apple Sunday. The Maine State Pomological Society will hold the 23rd annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maineapples.org\/events\/\">Maine Apple Sunday<\/a> on <strong>September 17<\/strong>, with participating orchards around the state. Maine Apple Sunday kicks off the peak of the apple harvest when summer apples are still available but the main crop is ready for its first picking. Apple orchards from Wells to Caribou will offer special activities and free samples of Apple products.<\/p>\n<h4><b><a id=\"food-preservation\"><\/a>Upcoming Food Preservation Workshops and Webinars:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5690 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/07\/Strawberry-Jam-scaled-e1689100566344-300x144.jpg\" alt=\"jars of strawberry jam\" width=\"225\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/07\/Strawberry-Jam-scaled-e1689100566344-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/07\/Strawberry-Jam-scaled-e1689100566344-1024x491.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/07\/Strawberry-Jam-scaled-e1689100566344-768x368.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/07\/Strawberry-Jam-scaled-e1689100566344-1536x737.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/07\/Strawberry-Jam-scaled-e1689100566344-2048x982.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/07\/Strawberry-Jam-scaled-e1689100566344-105x50.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/07\/Strawberry-Jam-scaled-e1689100566344-317x152.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/07\/Strawberry-Jam-scaled-e1689100566344-423x203.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/07\/Strawberry-Jam-scaled-e1689100566344-634x304.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/07\/Strawberry-Jam-scaled-e1689100566344-846x406.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/07\/Strawberry-Jam-scaled-e1689100566344-951x456.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/07\/Strawberry-Jam-scaled-e1689100566344-1268x608.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/>September 18: Preserving Salsa<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\">Location: Messalonskee High School, Oakland<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\">Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Price: $26<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us20.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=a1cf4a5b2845aebdbba1bf076&amp;id=fb58d74e56&amp;e=766b57b4e8\">FMI AND TO REGISTER ONLINE<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>September 21: Preserving Meat Webinar<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\">Location: Online<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\">Time: 1:00-1:45 p.m. | Price: $5<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us20.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=a1cf4a5b2845aebdbba1bf076&amp;id=ce438e80b4&amp;e=766b57b4e8\">FMI REGISTER ONLINE<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>September 25: Preserving Jams &amp; Jellies<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\">Location: Messalonskee High School, Oakland<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\">Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Price: $26<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us20.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=a1cf4a5b2845aebdbba1bf076&amp;id=f2aeef6333&amp;e=766b57b4e8\">FMI AND TO REGISTER ONLINE<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Help UMaine Cooperative Extension Improve<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Greetings,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To help with future planning for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, we have <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">partnered with the UF\/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Natural Resources (PIE Center) to collect data to understand the needs of our clients, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">participants, employees, and partners. We believe the PIE Center will be able to assist <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UMaine Extension in achieving the following goals:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Understand public awareness of UMaine Extension as a brand and a trusted <\/span>source of information.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Provide UMaine Extension programming and resources that are based on <\/span>community needs, including but not limited to, historically and currently underserved people.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Respond to critical issues facing Maine\u2019s population<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Support rural, suburban, and urban communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Build upon UMaine Extension\u2019s successes and decide areas of focus for the <\/span>future.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Remain grounded in the organization\u2019s principles and values, central to the land-<\/span>grant mission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Who should complete the portal questions? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anyone familiar with UMaine Extension.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Opens <strong>August 29<\/strong> and closes <strong>September 17<\/strong>, 2023.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A paper version is available for those without internet access. Stop by or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">contact a local UMaine Extension office for a printed copy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have already completed the previous version of the portal, you don&#8217;t need to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">resubmit; we have your data. If you would like to resubmit, please check the question in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the portal that asks if you completed a previous version of the portal questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The online Statewide Community Needs Assessment Data Collection portal is live and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">can be accessed using the below link.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/piecenter.com\/university-of-maine-extension-roadmap-data-collection\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UMaine Extension Statewide Community Needs Assessment Data Collection<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/needs-assessment\/\">website<\/a> for more information on the UMaine Extension Needs Assessment <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><a id=\"pesticide-collection\"><\/a>Maine Offers Free Collection of Unwanted Pesticides to Protect Natural Resources<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Maine residents can participate in the Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program, a joint initiative by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry\u2019s Board of Pesticides Control (BPC) and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. The program aims to safeguard Maine\u2019s natural resources and prevent agricultural pollution by promoting the safe and proper disposal of outdated, unused, or unwanted pesticides.<\/p>\n<p>Homeowners and family-owned farms are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity by bringing their unwanted pesticides, including herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, disinfectants, and similar products used in agricultural production or around the home, to collection sites in Presque Isle, Bangor, Augusta, and Portland.<\/p>\n<p>Key Information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0The next obsolete pesticide collection days will be held during October 2023, with one-day events in Presque Isle, Bangor, Augusta, and Portland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Pre-registration is required by\u00a0<strong>September 29<\/strong>\u00a0to participate; drop-ins are not permitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The program only accepts pesticides and spray adjuvants. Registration instructions and forms can be found on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=0019sN9Eq9N_7fwjDw2gFy0o1WPJpOKPYeYxNYCrotqCvHwBiYBp83xUBWWwyeSsIaRoqMb6mlcqBxN94pLueAxRt_y36U_5MJoExWDkHpPV20OaCoHLOliIO4tqPWOKbBQcl6Qg-jswXfTBZMhyfDfdfzoHwkVa407qTXjYJ35KAD0kr3hyDTvEB16DTlsSjTRezzNdOYFNBzN-zDkWbSttJa-x4UsGliTvHbE79X-srPnsyp3gZLEGz2Y_wHmVbkEj2Z5eFCLylZsfyc1LWisN0x2sgzzKDSV7U0DQSVP7yQss5CAnXPu61MullsfXpLanrcrgctkpjZUdhQ4_yIc09gk4RIRm5izJHMHpncEJhqLXDcuM4IFNqgbz4nJTE7cXdSai0-ZyWlUo0IBltoWa7OLRa8BTPAMWK4PwtTUyPB_IPOkc4U5KKHvTxgF77WAQtubHT1BYayMIWNcJcwOX3eV70jLmaXh-nLWSv8GDyTCWoraoq0g2XuzDCgZpon1iqMpl16nxW4YYcPA205O09ZZcwjkeFYeQ5C-rat1jIb1AKXkYcguX96QWCpVdsz0&amp;c=6NE_FjeCemWd7MpmQaH4iE5BwmQX9UYbZYhuKf2nWi0Fq1Sh-D_ZFA==&amp;ch=TQIa2ZnjZGWfxUaK3T4iLrSTX2GsgQ8o8KuUya_qf3uyNrqb8jcK4w==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">program webpage<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Each registration must be from the person currently possessing the pesticides, and materials collected on behalf of others will not be accepted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More details, including drop-off locations and the obsolete pesticides inventory form, are on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=0019sN9Eq9N_7fwjDw2gFy0o1WPJpOKPYeYxNYCrotqCvHwBiYBp83xUBWWwyeSsIaR9Dk2kEbpi3d5vjtTmNz3Jut6KF-AS-g9FdxgsPAdpkoW5DP4YgzLgArYZtGggRIMrmqZ5gjunWN0JwwrTiFj8hQc3jsUzx88nDPU5SSsNJ1VNGZR0AUMpSmdl4xBLmQ1GfOUL4O6wnG1lDdPJ4nLly-KF9zkNo21w9PZfXOoDTS-v9ghHO5X8VYzhY7IeFRm9rIMtPloOurd26jK_YWNvw2ZOyt6cXBq2Fp2VwT13RdV6OipKUeJlI6hwvkeH_kjA-Wyh1MiqOjW2aPiNUUJ_Dv35y4q06gvu_RkpOtAF32pRi047ehUzieaAM46_SzfjX01BS2yGcm1t7JcTgOkHyKXRtprNm_GFHk0uBT9Z046ex2uNgC-r0kBu1ii7zbghi3vPoepa561NZW701v3uoDZrJwIjh_2BgWPlKOa3mBKYvgXZZYlVo_uADPxyG-I3cC1Jd33DyviRHoCyGbvWJJbGGO7ronlrB9Cg9iYnWAoOZPE6u40Q6g6qJc99311&amp;c=6NE_FjeCemWd7MpmQaH4iE5BwmQX9UYbZYhuKf2nWi0Fq1Sh-D_ZFA==&amp;ch=TQIa2ZnjZGWfxUaK3T4iLrSTX2GsgQ8o8KuUya_qf3uyNrqb8jcK4w==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BPC website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"news-in-agriculture\"><\/a>The News in Agriculture<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Dear Newsletter and Mailing Recipient:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>We continue to be asked by our funders what impacts we have made on clients we have served in the past year. As a recipient of our newsletters or mailings, we would like to ask if you have used information from the newsletters, consultations with UMaine Extension staff, or attendance at virtual or live meetings to make a change in your operation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001I3Ak1JqL0aX6m2Ho9IJ3EJ8q66HUEyqp2O_NNbjNfQ1hQ_2g9zYAsX2T_qqKOS-ekRuNaPQbixhS01EyApbLfN00UT6aRvqfwn6eECBrB7ogpVu9d9bxgKOkQNQNMtFmD94Ccxrrzhon_9Z1vrbaEo7dpDn40FjUmku-26ms9zaotcs3TxwVbyEuLxIE18wNoAj6PinJsw62DgqrQvPtU30VDgsYgqcTUE7gKAVFlWgZDqarfkwOx2O_z1fnBdFNktK239CbXV17ZnlYd3XIC6QU0qiUjtHNrGLcxdq7OEXP0WtIKHmxYM7ezGMdg37IkDK_Vgke8vmKJlUqmbwVi6rlonyRaJi-&amp;c=T4cB3IGPsPhE0Ja6hwqRUBtN7YvBkBvEMF5_cBrKm3UQpcLmO9a5Ig==&amp;ch=E6_tUGgd9LMkKb2X0AlzlKo_jV5W2-DHWxb7uW3z6dzZu1BO4AGoKA==\">This brief, anonymous research survey<\/a> should only take approximately 5-10 minutes of your time. Thank you for your input!<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001I3Ak1JqL0aX6m2Ho9IJ3EJ8q66HUEyqp2O_NNbjNfQ1hQ_2g9zYAsX2T_qqKOS-ekRuNaPQbixhS01EyApbLfN00UT6aRvqfwn6eECBrB7ogpVu9d9bxgKOkQNQNMtFmD94Ccxrrzhon_9Z1vrbaEo7dpDn40FjUmku-26ms9zaotcs3TxwVbyEuLxIE18wNoAj6PinJsw62DgqrQvPtU30VDgsYgqcTUE7gKAVFlWgZDqarfkwOx2O_z1fnBdFNktK239CbXV17ZnlYd3XIC6QU0qiUjtHNrGLcxdq7OEXP0WtIKHmxYM7ezGMdg37IkDK_Vgke8vmKJlUqmbwVi6rlonyRaJi-&amp;c=T4cB3IGPsPhE0Ja6hwqRUBtN7YvBkBvEMF5_cBrKm3UQpcLmO9a5Ig==&amp;ch=E6_tUGgd9LMkKb2X0AlzlKo_jV5W2-DHWxb7uW3z6dzZu1BO4AGoKA==\">survey <\/a>will be open for one month and we will send a reminder email in two weeks. You must be at least 18 years old to participate.<\/p>\n<p>-UMaine Extension Staff<\/p>\n<h4><b>2024 Maine Agricultural Trades Show Participation Interest Form Now Open!<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Are you an agricultural business, producer group, organization, or service provider who would like to participate in the <a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001ZWhTbWWwwXKEpyCUJu7YGocB8N4eD6zl5hxx6pgHDntwypGZ-ch5E_bnsRFSF1UYfhh5j6hWP_6df9MBmX_tP4625X72fRVYhMpnfFMoTgW-aDvKoDJ1FEZrj5oxetVbboTGm7mbJHlYrG2sFNZd5BzgRZ3--Y-R-Sqd_zK_fjkiTZmzZ-r0Yj9cKl4EpON5YcASl8ynlIBiUUi0HvPJm907mj2qeG5MpGxoH8Y_Y7JIhWYDRYQe70E9YCzMK0XAelrVqnhhaPkM8xTgDrs0XmMdVslNTw6z903GtIzTFUohoF_DHRnFTXav6p0TPonSagZAZXRqQTTnE6Dm6ZVBjagR07tm26iVwEFTDIGsveU6-pf1BvsS0RJAZXCs9pSX-caAjNO10BLOlXPKaHsbNV-zysLBmjwBeuQeAx_2wRS6nwG4Kl3Q72wQgotjpixYI7YtTjYOvPMRU6zB-wyVlRlgmPrsC4xZMuFffi-Yss2t2f9RjEVCjkn7-5hkCn3QW4hKO-zJb76kUy6DGFMtfNxvNiqZgEDO&amp;c=jlvaNYNI4yM_uaHq6QwX-n2r39uJTOWhGEogWiLuQBRYvwZ27_qrow==&amp;ch=MHTtZLQV3HY2j5idvITOXv8HJvrRPPQig4kli5McfYWbX5-N_fxGiA==\">2024 Maine Agricultural Trades Show<\/a>? Would you like to give a talk, host a meeting, rent space, offer business advising, have a booth, or sponsor a portion of the 2024 Maine Agricultural Trades Show? <a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001ZWhTbWWwwXKEpyCUJu7YGocB8N4eD6zl5hxx6pgHDntwypGZ-ch5E_bnsRFSF1UYHIUIKqJNPh6J4gc4c_vz66_dLYLplvPsCSyD4WqgIowff1LKu4WW_jq20jNHIJMKgIhptcoCky4FLQgmeAGmN6r_h5_s41KTc-hGX0vlsTE6XfoK1Xu6PUWVsN-YAokNU_p9jHcyY0Athaa6D11wwg==&amp;c=jlvaNYNI4yM_uaHq6QwX-n2r39uJTOWhGEogWiLuQBRYvwZ27_qrow==&amp;ch=MHTtZLQV3HY2j5idvITOXv8HJvrRPPQig4kli5McfYWbX5-N_fxGiA==\">More info here including how to apply.<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b>Financial Coaching Opportunity<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Offered by the Maine Agriculture Mediation Program, this pilot program will offer 6 hours of financial coaching with Allison Bishop, CPA and Financial Coach. This program is free for participants who will be asked to complete three brief surveys on their experience. To apply: complete &amp; submit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001tUm77Ml-F1KFMk6g6sKONCPEnr8enYkOiAeMtG8BzhL6q_Mu1bvYXvtOOH7BGMSuRl_PNDDhnT6WXbgMR7z0LlAbAB_Gni4iV7v8q_o8DPAekqhgVCqc3zST2H8sJIzfU6r0J8SmdDDH8QRwh1FwUxQmAo13mIW0&amp;c=yh5iaQddy6fXFHAckJ1BfOsgbpdlFhjb5mcWW4mZM3TCIC5GtKst8w==&amp;ch=gQqJc816H99Z4LoaPJFm-KhgXdq0E_2ORSOeQxlZ-UHDKGQxMkosdg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MAMP Financial Coaching Application \u2013 Pilot Program 2023 (Via Google Forms)<\/a>. If you have questions contact the Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:maineagmediation@maine.edu\">maineagmediation@maine.edu<\/a>\u00a0or Lucy @ 207.974.9637.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Mediation Training<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program invites farmers, fishers &amp; ag community members, and ag service providers interested in becoming mediators, looking to enhance conflict resolution\/management skills, or learn how to assist others in resolving their conflict-related issues to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001tUm77Ml-F1KFMk6g6sKONCPEnr8enYkOiAeMtG8BzhL6q_Mu1bvYXvtOOH7BGMSuJrRqJzyuq9EnACPefPfuth1_-LuTnl8plla4gh5lRspKNSyQyETAue3pl33Qpfy9abIcsjv08PzMK6e-oJ4rwHAZEg7hc_-8bInDh3zyVcgHcAQjOF70o4eEhOAYmAXyP34fh4FbrwEV7RUWVd3OVcs6YOer4BY2shiESMvCgu-5hZEc-O3yLXuySzWIKzbldRBp6JvNwIc=&amp;c=yh5iaQddy6fXFHAckJ1BfOsgbpdlFhjb5mcWW4mZM3TCIC5GtKst8w==&amp;ch=gQqJc816H99Z4LoaPJFm-KhgXdq0E_2ORSOeQxlZ-UHDKGQxMkosdg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">apply for our upcoming training.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 5-day hands-on, highly interactive practical training in will take place January 2024 in Bangor, ME. This training is designed as a \u201clow barrier\u201d offering with a focus on welcoming a diverse class of trainees \u2014 including but not limited to those in traditionally underserved communities such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, refugee\/asylum seekers as well as bi-lingual language speakers.<\/p>\n<p>This comprehensive training will include: demonstrations, discussions, exercises, videos, and role-play practice with mediation scenarios, in addition to mini-lectures. The sessions will focus on both the facilitative and transformative orientation models. Co-Instructors, Karen Groat &amp; Leah Boyd, will lead the training.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001tUm77Ml-F1KFMk6g6sKONCPEnr8enYkOiAeMtG8BzhL6q_Mu1bvYXvtOOH7BGMSuGGi9r6pD3haWIw_tjZ4mHXfnsVk6mHRdbCgW-ME2SQeUuQXb2m6MmraQnJlaq97VLpfXfy7hvky1Ui93nGvkcwEybGPByLXxz2T9FxG7gCilvz2pmROumfQZS_CdYHsC7BpMzWwB0ws3fqXdfDpcymVtdFCg6y4fhCu99pFN3ccqklTwy8-aGdUED_7Ml-KOuOIsZiL4Meqs6nEA4Wy4reHR1LPM-9Bxqmy5-zXyhQ2ZgLpeLORnph6VA19WfCYtJWnSgX9NmAc1j_uNJDX1Tu2uLPUGKUIJHYov-wrW_GrJk1DD8j8j46M1pFDRUYFbV74oaTViUs078btrjzBXhg==&amp;c=yh5iaQddy6fXFHAckJ1BfOsgbpdlFhjb5mcWW4mZM3TCIC5GtKst8w==&amp;ch=gQqJc816H99Z4LoaPJFm-KhgXdq0E_2ORSOeQxlZ-UHDKGQxMkosdg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More information about the training here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b>New: Maine Organic Poultry listserv<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>By request, MOFGA has created a listserv for organic production-scale poultry growers in Maine, and our organic livestock specialist, Jacki Martinez Perkins, will be facilitating this listserv. Please join if you are interested. For information on finding and joining GoogleGroups go\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001vUzUWMiuFxTMO4jkbc6zEpYCXzvY7pbf9AG0W6fyh5fbPgdjKJuW_yTRhYP3AzJBvEYjG8DXN5ps75N49x99Hzjiw4O5Fn1CqLaY6DfgJqev2yRrHoJzjXVXPKhwGKvXs232t3SB74G-3uOWPkurm84woRMkGSf7pJbLyQsEkHaOidD1aHKVQeWzrZmU5wiPLmb_Y0tJzOr_6MEhPlnCsHMvHHTSbfe5O7-E1av8MyCKsCgbeGsYTCMPnMBtcutxA1cDl52x3G3Ge78hVt9S6Ye0vMZiK18g7Ejp8vl3ncIKgw4fnOq-NnSMQWUZTey7kOsiuJWRyUDg_r_R5BsYZ5TxLyksv9KH9XfulZZiH6BdXKSE8K0y8xGfyiRSxQ2GAInb7yh1RNNrrT51GuKFRyAHMLoKo4R8T_oWEmhVJynaZPQ8b_cLmGQ-DzR3aBPjX9TWAxHWmpJbA7mTqA4ZXea3wDg7agvVZ1bC-2r7Kiv_wJKhF6dq7InBisQg8clwIBrFpNZ5gBBfAYqHogd_cEc0gxJukuK_2A3Y6-nF9EfT_Y190oiuNhReACp40X4tbwOTqDTYLsZ24_C8FmmiiXPKwPxog7JT2Y3ULuyBK9DlHnA-PP0flVOWadYUjlXVWQcdc0oWQ8ChBzVM_SJ_JXIDU1htJGZ5MuemB1cDwEg6uUyjP9zhdC9KjoMEN0o8ujkBgMtjb9mfE2dJIzt68jBjHq2auMnFqBITJxDQiMQQpFtYrLWf_qg90C0cUy1t7ZU8nbKjRQzQYw24xDuge6OEWTtQWooR6xvwhg03FsHYnYb4XH2W9e3ELzO6kmi5&amp;c=vfw2Bei0AYV7vPb2FuN3Juz6ArSSjwYOZcvsRf3nIFL4FW3P1yA1tw==&amp;ch=tWAH4geZSNO3jbazSpBCH-RCOxMhqai8ar3UYWnEtrL-d7fOyl_zDQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Listserv Name:\u00a0mofga-poultry-listserv@googlegroups.com<\/p>\n<p>Reach out to Perkins with any questions you may have:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:jperkins@mofga.org\">jperkins@mofga.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"news-in-4h\"><\/a>The News in 4-H<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b><a id=\"4h-agricultural-ambassadors\"><\/a>Fall 2023 Maine 4-H Agricultural Ambassadors Program<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5424 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/02\/4h-clover.png\" alt=\"4H Clover\" width=\"150\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/02\/4h-clover.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/02\/4h-clover-105x111.png 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Who: This program is for all Maine youth ages 14 \u2013 18.<\/p>\n<p>What: This hybrid program will provide youth with an opportunity to connect to local agriculture, build relationships with industry professionals, develop professional and advocacy skills, and explore careers in agriculture. The 2023 fall cohort will explore careers and local agriculture through in-person field trips (limited transportation available), and by attending virtual meetings to grow their professional skill set (e.g. resume writing and interviewing skills). Additionally, youth will complete a personal reflective project exploring the role of agriculture and their future. This program includes mentoring in post-secondary opportunities as well as exploring current issues around food systems, livestock, crop sciences, aquaculture, climate issues impacting food systems, food equity, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Why: The goal of the Maine 4-H Ag Ambassador Program is to provide experiences for youth to explore their interest in agriculture. The program focuses on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>connecting youth with their local food systems and industries<\/li>\n<li>exploring the richness and diversity of the Maine food system<\/li>\n<li>developing \u201cag-vocacy\u201d skills<\/li>\n<li>increasing access to career and post-secondary opportunities in agri-science and food systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Where: Virtually and in-person throughout Maine.<\/p>\n<p>When: Virtual Meeting Dates:\u00a0<strong>October 18<\/strong>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<strong>25<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>November 1<\/strong>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<strong>15<\/strong><br \/>\nIn-Person Meeting Dates:\u00a0<strong>October 21<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>November 10<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>December 2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>How: Interested in Joining?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/youth\/ag-leadership\/registration-agricultural-leadership-ambassador-program\/\">Register Online<\/a>\u00a0by\u00a0<strong>October 11<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><i>For more 4-H news, check out\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/4-h-happenings-newsletter\/\"><i>4-H Happenings<\/i><\/a><i>, our monthly 4-H newsletter for Somerset County.<\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"news-in-homemakers\"><\/a>The News in Homemakers<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6468 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/homemakers-logo-285x300.gif\" alt=\"Homemaker Logo\" width=\"214\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/homemakers-logo-285x300.gif 285w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/homemakers-logo-105x111.gif 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/homemakers-logo-317x334.gif 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/homemakers-logo-423x446.gif 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,214px\" \/>Extension Homemakers is a volunteer group that develops\u00a0<strong>leadership skills<\/strong>, supports\u00a0<strong>community causes<\/strong>, and promotes UMaine Extension\u2019s\u00a0<strong>educational programs<\/strong>\u00a0in nine Maine counties. These organized programs are part of the statewide network of Extension Homemakers.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Local group members meet throughout the year to participate in educational programs and identify community projects, such as providing assistance to local food pantries, nursing homes, or veterans groups, or funding educational scholarships or youth camp programs.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Volunteer in Somerset County!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Would you or someone you know like to become more engaged in volunteerism throughout Somerset County? Consider joining Homemakers! The Somerset County Extension Homemakers are always welcoming new members. Please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/homemakers\/\">Maine Extension Homemakers website<\/a>\u00a0for general information about the program or reach out to the Somerset County Extension Homemakers President, Rita Fortin with any questions or to express interest. Rita can be reached at 207.453.2945 or at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ritafortin2@gmail.com\">ritafortin2@gmail.com<\/a>. You may also contact the Maine Extension Homemakers Coordinator, Lisa Fishman at 800.287.1421 or at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:lisa.fishman@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lisa.fishman@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Important Dates September 17, 2023:\u00a0Maine Apple Sunday September 19, 2023:\u00a0Tomato Tasting and Garden Tour September 22-24, 2023: Common Ground Country Fair September 29, 2023:\u00a0Last day to register for\u00a0pesticide collection September 30, 2023:\u00a0Chainsaw Safety Course Contents The News in the County The News The News in Agriculture The News in 4-H The News in Homemakers The 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