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UMaine Extension offers resources to producers during hay shortage

Many livestock and equine owners in Maine purchase all of their hay and forage needs for winter. While this year’s growing season started out well, forage growth was reduced due to low rainfall in most of the state, especially for second and third hay cuttings.  According to University of Maine Cooperative Extension professor Rick Kersbergen, […]

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UMaine Extension offers recipes and food safety tips for Thanksgiving

University of Maine Cooperative Extension has several resources to help prepare a safe and healthy Thanksgiving meal. Before buying that turkey, UMaine Extension associate professor and registered dietitian Kate Yerxa suggests “planning for one to 1 ½ pounds of turkey per person. This will provide enough for the meal and leftovers for turkey sandwiches or a […]

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UMaine Extension, MOFGA host fruit tree experts panel discussion Dec. 2

University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association will offer a webinar for aspiring or current hobby orchardists and commercial growers about growing fruit trees in Maine from noon–1 p.m. Dec. 2. “Reflections on the Season: Growing Fruit Trees in Maine” will feature UMaine Extension tree fruit specialist Renae Moran, […]

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UMaine Extension greenhouse plastic recycling collection ends Dec. 15

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is accepting greenhouse plastic for recycling through Dec. 15 before closing out the season.  The recycling program accepts clear, low-density, polyethylene (LDPE#4) plastic used to cover greenhouses, high tunnels, hoop houses and other agricultural structures. Collection sites can also accept white over-wintering LDPE#4 film used by the nursery industry.  The […]

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UMaine Extension offers tips on preparing local holiday foods Nov. 17 

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer ideas for using local foods in a traditional Thanksgiving dinner from 2–3 p.m. Nov. 17.  Topics include cost-effective ways to shop for local foods, food safety tips for handling turkey and leftovers, and how to use Maine foods in traditional holiday dinner recipes. Instructors will demonstrate preparing recipes […]

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UMaine Extension hosts home maple syrup production webinar Dec. 5

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a webinar with the Southern Maine Maple Sugarmakers Association (SMMSA) about the home maple syrup production process 9–11:30 a.m. Dec. 5. Webinar topics include identifying and tapping trees, collecting and boiling sap, and filtering, grading and canning syrup. Instructors include UMaine Extension sustainable agriculture professional Jason Lilley, SMMSA […]

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4-H News in Washington County – November 2020

Dates to Remember Thursdays– Virtual Teen Science Cafes Nov. 9-30– 4-H Legos Club  Nov. 11: Office Closed- Veteran’s Day Nov. 18,  Dec. 16 and Jan. 20: “4-H for All” Club Nov. 20: Career Opportunities in Animal and Public Health CDC Webinar Nov. 25: Deadline for Reenrollment Paperwork Nov. 26 & 27: Office Closed-Thanksgiving Dec. 11: Career […]

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UMaine Extension offers online workshop about starting food businesses Nov. 20

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a multidisciplinary online workshop about starting a food business in Maine from 9 a.m.–noon on Nov. 20. “Recipe to Market” is intended for entrepreneurs, farmers and others interested in starting a home-based specialty food business with products such as jams and jellies, fermented foods, dry mixes and candies, baked […]

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Starting native seeds with UMaine Extension, MOFGA Nov. 18

University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association will offer a webinar about starting native plants from seed noon–1 p.m. Nov. 18. “Native Seed Starting,” led by UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Ginger Laurits, will discuss how to successfully start native plants indoors in late fall and winter, and how […]

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