Where: Zoom REGISTER HERE What: How are you doing parenting and farming at the same time? This drop-in session will be an informal opportunity to meet with other producers to talk about parenting children of any age while tending to the job of farming the land or sea. This is an opportunity to share what’s on […]
Sweet Potatoes 2 This webinar will focus on practical strategies for growing potatoes and sweet potatoes. In addition to offering simple tips and tricks that will save you time and improve yields, our experts will share updates on their favorite varieties and pest management suggestions so you can create your own buried treasures this season! […]
Interested in learning more about conflict resolution and resources in agriculture or becoming a Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) co-mediator? MAMP offers mediators the opportunity to co-mediate* a wide range of goals, issues, and needs on farms and/or involving producers, loan holders, and members of the ag community. This 16-hour training will introduce you to […]
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: April […]
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. Drink to Your Health 4. The Family Kitchen Location: Online via Zoom Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Dates: Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17 & […]
Blueberries Join UMaine Cooperative Extension Wild Blueberry Specialist Lily Calderwood and Vegetable and Small Fruit Specialist David Handley as they highlight best practices for growing sweet blue backyard treats. Speakers: Lily Calderwood, UMaine Extension Wild Blueberry Specialist and Assistant Professor of Horticulture, and David Handley, Vegetable & Small Fruit Specialist, Highmoor Farm REGISTER HERE FOR […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer an online club for youth ages 9–18 about the basics of farm animal care on Wednesdays, 4 - 5 p.m., April 24 - May […]
This webinar will focus on soil health and engineering practices that can help farmers mitigate the negative effects of too much water. Participants will learn an overview of techniques, and […]
State Horticulturist Gary Fish will outline how jumping worms have been confirmed in 13 of 16 Maine Counties, how they potentially impact our ecosystem, and provide guidance on how to […]
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 […]
