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4-H in Washington County – August 2024

Table of Contents Dates to Remember NEW CLUB ALERT! Conservation Career 4-H Club “Show Your Sparks” Washington County Fair Exhibit reminders Washington County 4-H Photography Contest 4-H Science Friday – UPDATE Black Bear Camp at UMM Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders Cobscook Currents 4-H Club Crafting Clovers 4-H Club  News from the State Dates […]

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New 4-H club focused on conservation careers open to teens in Washington County

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H and Maine Coast Heritage Trust are partnering to offer teens in Washington County a year-round opportunity to explore conservation career fields, build relationships with industry professionals, focus on aspirations and foster a connection to place. This 4-H club is designed for youth ages 14-17 who are interested in exploring […]

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UMaine Extension offers biosecurity workshop for livestock farmers

Augusta, Maine—Biosecurity is the featured topic at the 2024 Tri-State Dairy Summer Workshop hosted by University of Maine Cooperative Extension on Thursday, August 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Klahr Center classroom, University of Maine at Augusta, 46 University Drive. This event is a collaboration between UMaine Extension, University of Vermont, and […]

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4-H in Washington County News – July 2024

Table of Contents Dates to Remember 4-H Science Fridays Reminder: Washington County 4-H Photography Contest  Washington County Fair 4-H Exhibit “Show Your Sparks” Project Records Reminder Cobscook Currents 4-H Club Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders  News from the State Dates to Remember July 5-August 10: 4-H Summer Learning Series July 19-21: Maine 4-H Days […]

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UMaine Extension Offers Free Virtual Summer Equine Speaker Series

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension welcomes anyone who owns or cares for equines to participate in the virtual Summer Equine Speaker Series. Three events, all of which will start at 6 p.m., will be held on the following days: On July 11, Alicia Harlov from the Humble Hoof Rehabilitation Center and podcast will share […]

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UMaine Extension launches new podcast featuring farm experts from home and abroad

University of Maine Cooperative Extension has launched the Maine Farmcast, a podcast that features weekly conversations with experts from across the country sharing insights and advice for both new and seasoned farmers running operations of any size.  “This is a way to share conversations around the livestock industry that relate to research, production, nutrition, reproduction, […]

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4-H News in Washington County – June 2024

Table of Contents Dates to Remember “Show Your Sparks” at the Washington County Fair – Exhibition Expansion Washington County 4-H Photo Contest 4-H Science Fridays Update Seed Tape Activity at Porter Memorial Library Seedling Sale National Annual Index Survey– Help Needed! Cobscook Currents 4-H Club Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders  Downeast Spring Birding Festival  News from the […]

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Washington County Extension Association recognizes volunteers at annual meeting

University of Maine Cooperative Extension hosted an annual meeting of the Washington County Extension Association (WCEA), featuring a program highlight of 4-H national trips and a volunteer award ceremony recently on the campus of the University of Maine Machias. During the annual meeting of the Washington County Extension Association, members and residents voted on the 2025 budget and a new slate […]

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4-H News in Washington County – May 2024

Table of Contents Dates to Remember Register for 4-H Science Fridays Paper Clover Campaign Annual Washington County 4-H Photo Contest  June Jamboree 4-H Camp and Learning Centers Scholarship Available Washington County Fair T-Shirt Contest Congrats to 4-H’ers who participated in Maine 4-H Public Speaking Tournament Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders Cloverbud 4-H Club Cobscook […]

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