University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Land for Good will offer a webinar about the sugarbush lease process 7–8:30 p.m. Sept. 28. “Developing Sugarbush Leases” will include resources and best practices for assessing land value and land leases, and discussions of case studies relevant to maple producers considering a lease agreement. Jason Lilley, UMaine Extension […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will present an online workshop for agricultural service providers and farmers interested in offering a farm coaching program 11 a.m.–noon Sept. 15. “Supporting Farms with Farm Coaching” will introduce the farm coaching model using the guide, “Farm Coaching to Support Farm-Team Communication.” Resources found on the program website, Farm Coaching: […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an online class about using electric pressure cookers to make quick and easy meals 6–7:30 p.m. Aug. 19. Just in time for busy back-to-school schedules, Quick Meals Using an Electric Pressure Cooker will demonstrate how to make meatloaf, mashed potatoes, rice and rice pudding. Participants will receive recipes […]
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Dates to Remember August 25: Union Fair Horse Clinic August 28 & 29: Washington County Fair, Pembroke August 31: Exhibits are Due at the Extension Office for Blue Hill Fair August 31: Deadline to Submit to Maine State Virtual Fair September 2-6: Blue Hill Fair – Blue Hill Fairgrounds Washington County Fair Come say hello! 4-H will […]
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The National AgrAbility Project is hosting a five-session virtual conference for veterans in agriculture from 1–2:30 p.m. on July 27 and Aug. 3, 7, 10 and 24. Veterans Harvest: A Virtual Conference for Veterans in Agriculture will feature Maine AgrAbility veteran outreach coordinator Anne Devin on Aug. 10 with “Programming for Veterans in Agriculture: How Maine Does […]
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Dates to Remember July 11-August 6: 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Greenland Point Programs July 16-August 6: 4-H Fridays on the Farm July 23: Maine State 4-H Horse Clinic for Advanced Riders (12+), Skowhegan Fairgrounds July 24: Maine State 4-H Fun Horse Show, Skowhegan Fairgrounds July 24: Maine 4-H Dog Clinic in Skowhegan July 24 & […]
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Savor the flavor of summer all winter long with a University of Maine Cooperative Extension online class about pressure canning basics from 6–7:30 p.m. July 22. Using fresh green beans, UMaine Extension staff will demonstrate and explain each step of the process to safely preserve garden produce using a pressure canner. Registration is required; a […]
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Bangor, Maine — Two representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service will discuss price reporting for Maine agricultural commodities from 10 a.m.–noon July 22 at Dysart’s Restaurant, 1110 Broadway, Bangor. The event, hosted by University of Maine Cooperative Extension, also will be available live online. Gauging interest from Maine producers for current […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension has expanded and updated a series of bulletins about growing houseplants in Maine. “Tips for Growing Houseplants in Maine: Caring for Houseplants in Maine” provides guidelines for growing healthy indoor plants even during winter, creating new plants with cuttings, and using artificial light. Diagnosing common problems and controlling insects and […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an online class about water bath canning with homemade strawberry jam from 6–7:30 p.m. June 24. “Water Bath Canning Basics–Making Strawberry Jam” will demonstrate how to turn fresh berries into jams and jellies, and then preserve them to enjoy all year by using a boiling water bath canner. […]
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