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Washington County Americorps service member will speak about the interdependence of living things at Eastern Maine ROOTS Conference

AmeriCorps member Rowen Luuring will deliver the keynote address at the Eastern Maine Regional Opportunities for Ocean, Timber and Soil (ROOTS) Conference on March 22 at the University of Maine at Machias.  Luuring’s presentation, entitled Our Role in the Interdependence of All Living Things, will kick off the daylong event featuring industry leaders in agriculture, food, […]

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UMaine Extension hosts online presentation on specialty potato varieties

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a virtual presentation covering growing and marketing practices for specialty potato varieties in Maine from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on March 27. Consumer interest and demand for fresh-market potato varieties with unique size, shape, color and taste profiles has been on the rise. The trend presents new […]

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4-H News in Washington County – March 2025

Dates to Remember Crafting Clovers 4-H Club Oh Yea 4-H Grows True Leaders 4-H Science Fridays News from the State Dates to Remember March 8: Speak Up, Washington County 4-H: Showcase your Sparks! Event March 8: MEPC Engineering Expo, Orono  March 8: Hike – Oh Yea 4-H Crisscrossing Paths with Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Long […]

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UMaine Extension to host backyard composting webinar

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an introduction to home composting webinar from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11 via Zoom. In this workshop participants will learn the science behind compost formation, how to “feed” your compost pile, and how to use finished compost in the garden. Participants will also consider different […]

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Upcoming UMaine Extension webinar on climate change and gardening part of series highlighting resilience

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar titled, “Gardening in a Changing Climate: What Maine Gardeners Need to Know,” from 6 – 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Sean Birkel, assistant Extension professor and Maine state climatologist, and Rebecca Long, coordinator of horticulture training programs for UMaine Extension, will discuss climate change […]

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Egg-cellent Futures: UMaine Extension 4-H Helps Youth Crack into the Egg Business

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H in Hancock and Washington counties are offering a year-long Egg Business Project for youth ages 11-18. The project provides youth and their families an opportunity to learn about business, entrepreneurship, record keeping, animal husbandry and more, potentially resulting in additional income for youth and their families. Interested individuals are […]

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4-H News in Washington County – February 2025

Dates to Remember 4-H Crafting for a Cause Speak Up, Washington County 4-H: Showcase Your Sparks! A Public Speaking Event Egg Business Project 4-H Youth Embark on Virtual Moon Mission with The Challenger Center Support 4-H’er at Washington Academy Craft Fair Cobscook Currents 4-H Club Conservation Career 4-H Club Crafting Clovers 4-H Club 4-H Science […]

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Opportunity to learn more about volunteering with UMaine Extension 4-H

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting online informational sessions for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers. Participants can choose from two options: noon–1 p.m. on February 21 and 28 or 6–7 p.m. on March 3 and 10. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth […]

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4-H Ag Ambassador program features farm visits and career exploration for teens

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Ag Ambassador program in March and April. The program, open to all Maine teens ages 14-18, focuses on career exploration in the local food system through farm and production visits around the state and provides opportunities to build relationships with industry professionals. The Spring 2025 cohort […]

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