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Sheep 101 Class

UMaine Extension Washington County 116 O'Brien Avenue, Machias, ME, United States

The workshop is designed for new sheep farmers and others wanting to learn more about sheep breed selection, husbandry, health, nutrition, reproduction, housing, and handling. Extension assistant professor and state livestock specialist Colt Knight will also provide insight on the lamb market in the U.S. The workshop concludes with a freshly prepared leg of lamb lunch and carving demonstration.

Free

Swine 101 Seminar

UMaine Extension Washington County 116 O'Brien Avenue, Machias, ME, United States

Colt Knight, UMaine Extension assistant professor and state livestock specialist, will talk about breed selection, reproductive information, nutrition, fencing, housing and meat yield. A smoked pork meal will be provided.

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training

Bluebird Restaurant Main Street, Machias, United States

Who Should Attend Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, farm food safety best practices, and […]

$25

Downeast Agriculture Conference – Land-Sea Connections

Pellon Center Machias, ME, United States

The goal of this new event is to bring agricultural education and resources to Hancock and Washington counties and connect farmers with other farmers, stakeholders, and organizations. Both land and […]

Wild Blueberry Conference – Bangor

Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor 500 Main Street, Bangor, United States

Agenda Morning Session (2 PA Credits) 8:30-9:30: UMaine Research Update, Dr. Lily Calderwood, Assistant Professor and Extension Wild Blueberry Specialist, Anthony Ayers and Becky Gumbrewicz, Graduate Students 9:30-10:15: Insect Pest Management, Dr. Phillip […]

Covid-19 Maine Wild Blueberry Webinar

Agenda Introductions: Eric Venturini, Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine University Update: Lily Calderwood, UMaine Extension Wild Blueberry Specialist Nancy McBrady, State of Maine DACF Jorge Acero, Maine Department of Labor […]

Free

Raising Backyard Poultry – Online Zoom Course

Registration Required Online Zoom Session- Participants will receive Zoom information after registration.  Prospective and beginning small-scale poultry egg producers will gain a general understanding of what it takes to raise poultry […]

Free

Educational Update for the Agricultural Industry – Online Zoom Course

A one-hour Zoom meeting will be held on Wednesday 14 October 2020 from 7 to 8 pm, consisting of two half-hour presentations. The two topics are: Navigating the Label Regulatory Requirements for Soil Fumigation (by Keith Brown of the MBPC), and Dickeya in the Maine Potato Industry (by Steve Johnson, University of Maine Cooperative Extension). One MBPC recertification credit has […]

$5

Cooperative Extension in Washington County
University of Maine Machias Campus: O'Brien House, 116 O'Brien Avenue Machias, Maine 04654
Tel: 207.255.3345 or 1.800.287.1542 (in Maine) Fax: extension.washington@maine.edu
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