University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting an Eastern Maine Regional Opportunities for Ocean, Timber and Soil (ROOTS) event on Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the University of Maine at Machias. This is in collaboration with the Washington County Food Council, the Downeast Institute, UMaine School of Forest Resources and staff members […]
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Gaining expertise in plant health just got easier—and more rewarding for your professional credentials. The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is proud to launch our latest online resource: Plant Disease Diagnostics. This self-paced course is designed to move you beyond guesswork, providing a scientific, 5-step workflow to identify and manage plant pathogens in the Northeast. […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a webinar on managing insect pests in cut flower production on Monday, March 2 from 6–7:15 p.m. “Managing Pests in Cut Flowers” will help growers protect cut flower crops from pest damage that can lower quality and reduce sales. The session will be led by Jason Lilley, assistant […]
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Dates to Remember February 17-20: Winter Ecology Camp February 17-20: Winter STEM Virtual Workshop Series February 18: 4-H Volunteer Connections: AI for 4-H: What to Know and How to Use It February 19: Oh Yea, College Visit February 21: Winter Family Fun Day at Middle River Park February 23-March 10: 2026 Maple Sugaring 101: From […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering Science Fridays once a month from 3–4:30 p.m. through October for youth ages nine to 14. Led by 4-H Professional Gabby Brodek, this club will focus on exploring science topics and skills, spending time outside, and becoming familiar with the University of Maine at Machias campus. Sessions […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the annual Wild Blueberry Conference on Wednesday, February 7, from 8:15 a.m.–3:45 p.m. at the Moore Community Center, 125 State St., Ellsworth. A virtual attendance option is also available. The conference theme is “Moving Toward Profitability Using Collaboration and Science.” The full-day event brings together experts, researchers, growers […]
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Dates to Remember January 10: Oh YEA 4-H Teens-Teach-Tech- Princeton January 15: 2026 Maine 4-H Beef ESE Intent to Participate January 17: Oh YEA 4-H Teens-Teach-Tech- Milbridge January 21: 4-H Volunteer Connections January 22, 29 and February 5: Farm Animal Care FUNdamentals 4-H SPIN Club January 23: 4-H Science Friday: Coastal Watersheds January 25: Speak […]
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Dates to Remember November 28-December 14: Paper Clover Campaign at Tractor Supply Co. in Calais December 5: 4-H Volunteer Huddle December 6: Crafting SPIN 4-H Club, Perler Beads December 6: Oh Yea 4-H Money Island Trail: Wreath Materials Hike – Seeds of Change Outdoor Club December 14: Oh Yea 4-H Tea Time for Bees: Ceramic […]
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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 Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Recipe to Market is a multidisciplinary program intended to introduce participants to key topics an aspiring entrepreneur needs to consider before starting a food […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a webinar on starting and managing a successful flower farming operation from 6–7:15 p.m. on Monday, December 1. “Right-Sizing Your Flower Farm: What I Learned from Three Different Setups” will feature Julia Baecher, owner of East of Eden Flower Farm, who will share insights from more than a […]
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