Cooperative Extension in Washington County

Calais, Maine — Twelve people from Calais, Baileyville and Princeton participated in the first four-week Dining with Diabetes Down East series, sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Participants learned how to select healthful foods, plan satisfying meals and prepare easy recipes that everyone can enjoy. The community-based program complements medical care by teaching people […]

The first long weekend of the summer season is about to begin and that means people are spending more time outdoors. We’ve got publications about grilling safely, dealing with those pesky bugs and insects, gardening information, and much more! Below is just a sample of publications that UMaine Extension has to offer: #4278  Barbecue and […]

Please see how 4-H science is beneficial for your child! 4-H Science Video- Three Reasons to Get Involved in 4-H Science

Machias, Maine — Share the taste of sweet corn-on-the-cob, crisp green beans and juicy melon by participating in the Maine Harvest for Hunger Program, sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Participants receive free seeds to plant and when the fruits and vegetables ripen, they donate the produce to local food pantries and neighbors in […]

Asparagus, ramps, parsnips, radishes, and pea pods are some of the first spring vegetables to appear and what better way to take advantage of these harbingers of spring than to make quick refrigerator pickles!  For more information, download the compete publication online for free.

  This program is free and open to anyone with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, family members, and caregivers. Participants will meet once a week for 4 weeks. You will learn how to select and prepare foods that help to control blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure. There will be an opportunity to taste a variety […]

Machias, Maine — Share the taste of sweet corn-on-the-cob, crisp green beans and juicy melon by participating in the Maine Harvest for Hunger Program, sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Participants receive free seeds to plant and when the fruits and vegetables ripen, they donate the produce to local food pantries and neighbors in […]

Orono, Maine-The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is the new home of the state’s tick identification program. Portland’s Maine Medical Center, which handled the program for 25 years, eliminated the service last December due to funding deficits. UMaine Extension’s Insect and Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab, which identifies 3,000 plant, pest and insect species each year, […]

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension has released a new publication- Growing Peaches in Maine #2068.  The publication includes information on selecting varieties of peaches, planting, diseases, insects and pruning of peach trees.  To download a copy for free, please click here.

  The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and its Master Gardener Volunteers are offering a “Grow it Right” plant sale to raise funds for its Master Gardener Volunteers program. Blueberry Plant Pack: consisting of three young plants, two varieties per pack (Blueray, Patriot, Northland or Jersey) $35.95 per pack. Asparagus Crowns: 10 crowns (Jersey Supreme) […]