Cooperative Extension in Washington County

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This is the second session of the two part series. Youth will explore what plants need to grow, how to test soil, and investigate which areas are best to start […]