Cooperative Extension in Washington County

The full-day event brings together experts, researchers, growers and industry leaders to discuss the latest developments and innovations in the wild blueberry industry. The conference will feature informative presentations, panel discussions and networking opportunities for attendees. "We are delighted to once again host the UMaine Wild Blueberry Conference and provide a platform for knowledge sharing […]

For Entrepreneurs and/or Farmers Interested in Starting a Home-based, Specialty Food Business The University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s popular half-day workshop, Recipe to Market, is a multi-disciplinary workshop that covers the business and food aspects of starting a food business in Maine. This workshop will introduce participants to important topics that an aspiring entrepreneur needs […]

Join 4-H Youth Professional, Gabby Brodek, and special guests at 4-H Science Fridays at UMM for fun science activities throughout the 2024 year! Gabby will be hosting a 4-H Science Friday one Friday a month from February to October so youth can get familiar with the University of Maine at Machias campus, explore cool science […]

Farmers with at least five years of experience are invited to participate in a virtual, two-hour workshop focused on how individual financial values impact business planning. Titled “Communicating about Personal Money Values,” the workshop will introduce farmers to a variety of finance-related themes. Topics include personal financial health, financial resources, and how farmers’ personal values […]

Learn how climate change impacts Maine's ocean and coastline and what you can do about it in this six-part participatory online series! This program is free for Maine youth aged 13 - 18 and will occur weekly on Zoom from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays February 28 - April 3, 2024. We'll start by grounding ourselves […]