Learn about: Growing your own garden Choosing healthy foods Food budgeting Meal planning Food safety Cooking tips and more! Location: Online via Zoom Time: Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Dates: May 22, May 29, June 5 & June 12 Who: Residents in Washington & Hancock Counties: Young adults 19-25 years old, or adults […]
Thinking about becoming a 4-H volunteer? We are looking for people to help youth find their spark and thrive! We offer lots of ways to be involved depending on your […]
Urban agriculture: Did you know it’s happening all over Maine? From quarter-acre flower farms to community orchards to backyard gardens, Mainers are growing large quantities of food in our towns and cities. While urban growers face climate-related challenges, urban agriculture is itself a pathway to climate resiliency. This presentation will detail the state of urban […]
A discussion of all things farm finance – not strictly farm business in nature, specifically personal finances, decision-making, communication, and planning. This session will offer short video interviews with farmers and provide an opportunity for conversation about farms and money. This webinar is for experienced (5 years+) farmers. You’ll hear directly from farmers who have […]
Free Nutrition and Cooking Classes: Create Better Health Class Topics 1. MyPlate, Knife Skills & Food Safety 2. Nutrition Facts Label & Physical Activity 3. Plan, Shop & Save with a Store Tour 4. Healthy Eating Patterns: Reducing Fat, Sugar, and Salt Location: Online via Zoom Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Dates: June […]
Free Nutrition and Cooking Class for WIC & Head Start in partnership with Cooking Matters Class Topics 1. Kids Say Yes to Fruits & Veggies 2. Hack Your Snack 3. […]
This is the first session in a two part series. Youth will explore what plants need to grow, how to test soil, and investigate which areas are best to start a garden. Of course, this series wouldn’t be complete without allowing youth to take home their own seedling! Geared towards youth ages 9-14 and is […]
Important news! We will have transportation to and from the field this year. We have an exciting line up of topics including harvester efficiency and cleaning, fresh pack lines, pest […]
UMaine Extension is offering a new Equine Speaker series to share new research, novel management practices, and solutions for common challenges regarding care for our equine companions. The theme for this summer series is "Pasture and System Management for Healthier Horses." Register to subscribe to the series and gain access to the Zoom link. Register […]
Maine 4-H Days is Back in 2024! Maine 4-H Days will be July 19-21, 2024 at the Windsor Fairgrounds! We are looking forward to hosting families – parents and youth, affiliated with 4-H or not – for an in-person, overnight event with group activities on Friday evening and educational workshops on Saturday. Featured events and tentative schedule may be found below. […]
