Cooperative Extension in Washington County

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]