University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar about preserving foods using fermentation from noon–12:45 p.m. Oct. 12. “Preserving the Maine Harvest: Fermenting Vegetables” will feature an exploration of the science of fermentation, a discussion and demonstration of the basic steps of making sauerkraut and tips for success in an interactive format. UMaine Extension […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension has updated its hay and straw directory, which allows sellers to list and buyers to locate feed supplies for livestock, with some resources available for the 2021 harvest. Growers should visit the site to update or add their available products. Information about forage quality testing and feed budgeting is also […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about growing garlic from 6–7:30 p.m. Oct. 7. “Growing Great Garlic in Maine” topics include variety choice, when to plant, scape removal, disease management and when to harvest and store garlic. Dave Fuller, UMaine Extension agriculture and nontimber forest products professional, will lead the […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an online class on dehydrating and freezing for food preservation from 6–7:30 p.m., Sept. 23. Learn how to safely preserve foods by blanching and freezing, or by using a food dehydrator. Freezing instructions and a dehydration food guide will be emailed following the webinar. Registration and a $5 […]
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Dates to Remember October 3-9: National 4-H Week October 6-17: Fall Paper Clover Campaign at Tractor Supply Co. October 15: 4-H Treasurer Reports Due October 15: 4-H Project Records Due November 24: Deadline for Re-enrollment Paperwork December 30: Final 4-H Re-enrollment Paperwork Deadline Forrest P. Inducted into Maine 4-H Youth Council The Maine […]
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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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