University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a Virtual All About Maine Trees 4-H SPIN (SPecial INterest) Club for youth ages 9–16. The club will meet at 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 24 and 31, and Feb. 7, 14 and 22. The program also includes an optional in-person Maple Workshop Day on Feb. 26 in Greenwood. […]
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering bundles of prerecorded webinars about various gardening-related topics for last-minute gift shoppers. The On Demand Webinars series includes bundles of three to four prerecorded webinars about starting and maintaining a home orchard, gardening with native plants, composting and soil health, and seed selection and starting. The webinars […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two online updates specific to the agricultural industry from 7–8 p.m. on Dec. 15. “Can We Grow Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Sustainably in Maine” and “Pest Management Considerations with Growing Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.)” will both be presented by UMaine Extension professor John Jemison. The cost is $5; […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about growing microgreens indoors from 6–7:15 p.m. Jan 3. “Growing Microgreens” details the ideal conditions for growing high-quality microgreens indoors, and the variety of herb, flower and vegetable seeds typically used. UMaine Extension horticulture professional Pamela […]
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Dates to Remember December 9: Winter Series 4-H SPIN Club: Straw Rockets December 15: Deadline for 2022 National Youth Agri-Science and Healthy Living Summit Applications December 24: Office Closed December 30: Final 4-H Re-enrollment Paperwork Deadline December 31: Deadline for 2022 Fryeburg Fair Market Steer Intent to Sell Form December 31: Office Closed January 6: Winter Series 4-H SPIN […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension Maine AgrAbility is offering a nine-month hybrid training program for all beginning farmers of all abilities interested in growing and selling their own farm produce. The program begins online Jan. 11, continues twice monthly through Sept. 6 and includes farm field days. “Boots-2-Bushels: Boot Camp for Market Gardeners and Farmers” […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension has numerous resources to help prepare a safe and healthy Thanksgiving meal. If turkey is on the menu, UMaine Extension professor and registered dietitian Kathy Savoie suggests planning for 1 to 1½ pounds of turkey per person. This will provide enough for the meal and leftovers for turkey sandwiches or […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about winter garden design from 6–7:15 p.m. on Dec 6. “Designing for Winter Interest and Wildlife” will explore how to design and maintain a landscape that provides visual interest while benefiting wildlife. Emma Erler, UNH Extension […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer a virtual four-part winter workshop series to youth ages 7 to 14 who reside in Washington County beginning Dec. 9 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. Remaining dates are Jan. 6, Feb. 3 and March 3. Participants in the short-term club will work with hands-on STEM activities, a community service project making pet treats for shelter animals, and a spring planting. Adult supervision […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an online workshop for entrepreneurs and farmers interested in starting a home-based, specialty food business in Maine from 9 a.m.–noon on Nov. 17. “Recipe to Market” is a multidisciplinary program with topics including business basics, an overview of the specialty food industry and product development, licensing and regulations, […]
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