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UMaine Extension announces horticulture and gardening training programs

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will open registration this month for two comprehensive horticulture education programs designed for aspiring professionals and passionate home gardeners alike.  The Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training is ideal for individuals looking to explore a new career path, enhance existing skills, or launch a business in horticulture. This program blends flexible, self-paced […]

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UMaine Extension to host late season gardening webinar September 23

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will present its second fall gardening webinar, “The Late Season Garden: Reflections and Tasks,” from 6–7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23. Horticulture professional Jennifer Cappello-Ruggiero will lead the session, offering insights on the past growing season, what worked well, and what could be improved. The webinar will cover essential fall […]

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UMaine Extension to host webinar on building a healthy, productive beef herd

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an educational webinar on beef cattle health with Maine-based veterinarian Kelsey Hilton at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025.  Beef Cattle Health and Preventive Veterinary Care will cover important considerations and recommendations on maintaining healthy, productive and resilient beef herds. Dr. Hilton will cover core herd health principles, including vaccination […]

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UMaine Extension to host webinar on growing garlic on September 16

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will kick off its Fall Gardening Webinar Series with “Growing Great Garlic” from 6–7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16. Led by Peyton Ginakes, vegetable production research associate, the webinar will explore everything home gardeners need to know to grow garlic successfully, from planting and seasonal care to harvesting and long-term […]

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Extension and Maine Business School offer day-long business strategy and resilience workshops

University of Maine Cooperative Extension in partnership with the Maine Business School will offer Build a Better Business, a hands-on workshop for business owners and prospective entrepreneurs, on the following dates and at these locations: Tuesday, Sept. 16 – Cumberland County Extension, 75 Clearwater Drive, Falmouth Wednesday, Sept. 17 – Somerset County Extension, 7 County Drive, […]

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4-H News in Washington County – August 2025

Dates to Remember August 15: 4-H Science Fridays: Blueberries August 15: Register Exhibits for “Sow Your Sparks” Washington County Fair  August 15: Big E Ruby Morris 4-H Scholarship Deadline August 23 & 24: Washington County Fair  September 26: 4-H Science Fridays: Fall Phenology October: Conservation Careers 4-H Club begins October 30: Project Records Due November […]

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Fast, Affordable, and Impactful: New Business Resilience Planning Training helps keep YOUR Business Safe – and can be completed in Under 2 Hours!

The Maine Business School and University of Maine Cooperative Extension have launched Business Resilience in a Flash, an exciting online course designed to help the small business owner prepare for the unexpected! This fast-paced, interactive course, created in collaboration with the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is designed for busy entrepreneurs who want to […]

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UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Training now accepting applications 

Gardeners with a passion for community service are invited to apply for the 2025-26 Master Gardener Volunteer Training, offered by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. This popular program combines in-depth horticultural education with meaningful community service. Applications are open now through August 15, 2025 at 4:30 p.m., and training begins in October.  The Master […]

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4-H News in Washington County – July 2025

Dates to Remember July 24: Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders Summer of Science Teen Teaching Training  July 6-11: Maine Summer Transportation Institute (MSTI) Residential Camp July 7-August 8: 4-H Summer of Science Learning Series  July 18-20: Maine 4-H State Dairy Show, Windsor Fairgrounds July 24: Oh Yea 4-H Teen Teaching Training  July 25: Washington […]

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Cindy Griffin and Representative Will Tuell

Washington County Extension Association recognizes volunteers at annual meeting

University of Maine Cooperative Extension hosted its annual meeting of the Washington County Extension Association (WCEA) on Saturday, May 31 at UMaine Machias. This year’s program featured highlights from national 4-H trips and a volunteer award ceremony. During the WCEA annual meeting, members and residents voted on the 2026 budget and a new slate of […]

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