University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an introduction to home composting webinar from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11 over Zoom. In this workshop participants will learn the science behind compost formation, how to “feed” your compost pile, and how to use finished compost in the garden. Participants will also consider […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar titled, “Gardening in a Changing Climate: What Maine Gardeners Need to Know,” from 6 - 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Sean Birkel, assistant Extension professor and Maine state climatologist, and Rebecca Long, coordinator of horticulture training programs for UMaine Extension, will discuss climate change […]
The 2025 Eastern Maine ROOTS Conference brings together industry leaders in agriculture, food, forestry management, fisheries, and aquaculture. Presenters and service providers from UMaine, local agencies, and non-profit organizations will be present to share information with Eastern Maine farmers, fisherfolk, growers, woodland owners and interested community members. This conference, previously named the “Downeast Agriculture and […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners titled “Becoming a Resilient Vegetable Gardener” from 6 - 7:15 p.m on Wednesday, March 26. As gardeners in Maine deal with more periods of intense heat, prolonged drought, dramatic rain, and a slew of pests and diseases, they need new techniques and strategies […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Conservation are offering a Rabbit Health Care for Producers webinar on Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. This […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a virtual presentation covering growing and marketing practices for specialty potato varieties in Maine from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on March 27. […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners on selecting resilient perennials from 6 - 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9. Herbaceous perennials support wildlife and […]
This 16-hour training will introduce participants to the range of topics covered by MAMP no cost & confidential services, with a special focus on our agricultural mediation/ conflict resolution program. […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting two virtual presentations covering current pest management challenges in Christmas tree production from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on April 17. During this virtual webinar, UMaine Extension Forage […]
Producers of small ruminants (i.e., sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas) are invited to attend this workshop to learn about common parasites and their management. Additionally, equine owners may find some […]
