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SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:FREE Self-paced Online Course \nParents and caregivers\, learn healthy cooking and eating tips for you and your family at your own speed with three self-paced\, online sessions. \nEach session will include: \n\nInformation on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics\nA simple cooking demonstration\nResources for kids in the kitchen\n\nUpon completion of all three sessions\, participants will receive a gift bag available for pick-up at the Washington County Cooperative Extension which includes the following items: \n\nShopping bag\nCookbook\nMeasuring cups\nMeasuring spoons\nCutting board\nGrocery pad\nMeat and refrigerator thermometers\nSafe cooking temperature magnet\nWater bottle\nVegetable peeler/brush\n\nFor more information\, please contact Rita Stephenson\, rita.stephenson@maine.edu. \n\n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-nutrition-series/2020-10-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T080000
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SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online\, Three-part Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free\, self-paced\, three-part online nutrition series for Washington County parents and adults with children living at home. “Eating Your Way” includes information on nutrition\, simple cooking demonstrations\, and child-friendly nutrition resources. \n\nOn completion of the series\, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking utensils available for pick-up at the UMaine Extension Washington County office.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-three-part-nutrition-series/2020-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20200922T185021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T185424Z
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SUMMARY:4-H Volunteer Sessions for Fall
DESCRIPTION:With the start of the new 4-H year just around the corner\, Maine 4-H is excited to offer some virtual learning opportunities for 4-H volunteers! Whether you are a club volunteer who has worked with a group of youth for a number of years\, or a newly enrolled volunteer trying to decide how you can get involved\, the Maine 4-H program has something for you. Register to join us for one\, two or all three virtual sessions to learn how you can work with 4-H youth this year. \nSessions:\nTaking 4-H Outdoors\nLed by Brittany Foster and Jen Lobley \nJoin us for an interactive virtual session that explores how to get your 4-H members outdoors. Learn both the benefits of taking youth outside and a simple process to help you plan out an outdoor experience for 4-Hers. Resources and activity ideas are included. \nMaximum attendees: 20 \nWhen:  Friday\, September 25\, 2020\, 10:00-11:00 a.m. OR  Monday\, September 28\, 2020\, 7:00 -8:00 p.m. \n\nVirtual 4-H Special Interest Clubs – What’s All the Hype? \nLed by Sarah Sparks\, Greg Kranich\, and Jen Lobley \nNot quite ready to hold in-person meetings with youth during this time of COVID? Have something you have thought about sharing with youth and weren’t quite sure how to find the time to travel\, get them together\, or even where to start? Join us for a session to learn how you can offer a short-term virtual experience for youth. Hear from 4-H staff members\, Sarah and Greg who offered a virtual club this summer for 6 weeks to learn tips and tricks for facilitating a fun 4-H project via Zoom. \nMaximum attendees: 16  \nWhen:  Friday\, October 2\, 2020\, 12:00-1:00 p.m. OR  Monday\, October 5\, 2020\, 7:00-8:00 p.m. \n\nWhen Your 4-H Club Can’t Meet in Person…GO VIRTUAL!\nLed by Jen Lobley  \nYou just got the letter that says Maine 4-H clubs can meet in-person\, but the checklist of do’s and don’t’s is mindboggling! Join us to hear how 4-H club leaders are moving their club meetings to Zoom and meeting virtually. Does it work? Can you do it if you don’t consider yourself tech-savvy? Will the youth attend? \nMaximum attendees: 20 \nWhen:  Friday\, October 9\, 2020\, 2:00-3:00 p.m. OR Tuesday\, October 13\, 2020\, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-volunteer-sessions-for-fall/2020-10-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T144500
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
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SUMMARY:Storing Maine Grains and Repackaging Bulk Items: Food Preservation Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join UMaine Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstrations on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. This series will take place Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom and includes a discussion and demonstration of research-based preserving methods like canning\, freezing\, dehydrating\, and fermenting. Participants will receive Zoom information after registering. \nDate: October 13\, 2020\nTopic: Storing Maine Grains and Repackaging Bulk Items\nTime: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.\nPrice: $5 suggested donation (optional)\nTo register: sign up online 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/storing-maine-grains-and-repackaging-bulk-items-food-preservation-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20200922T185021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T185424Z
UID:10001953-1602615600-1602619200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Volunteer Sessions for Fall
DESCRIPTION:With the start of the new 4-H year just around the corner\, Maine 4-H is excited to offer some virtual learning opportunities for 4-H volunteers! Whether you are a club volunteer who has worked with a group of youth for a number of years\, or a newly enrolled volunteer trying to decide how you can get involved\, the Maine 4-H program has something for you. Register to join us for one\, two or all three virtual sessions to learn how you can work with 4-H youth this year. \nSessions:\nTaking 4-H Outdoors\nLed by Brittany Foster and Jen Lobley \nJoin us for an interactive virtual session that explores how to get your 4-H members outdoors. Learn both the benefits of taking youth outside and a simple process to help you plan out an outdoor experience for 4-Hers. Resources and activity ideas are included. \nMaximum attendees: 20 \nWhen:  Friday\, September 25\, 2020\, 10:00-11:00 a.m. OR  Monday\, September 28\, 2020\, 7:00 -8:00 p.m. \n\nVirtual 4-H Special Interest Clubs – What’s All the Hype? \nLed by Sarah Sparks\, Greg Kranich\, and Jen Lobley \nNot quite ready to hold in-person meetings with youth during this time of COVID? Have something you have thought about sharing with youth and weren’t quite sure how to find the time to travel\, get them together\, or even where to start? Join us for a session to learn how you can offer a short-term virtual experience for youth. Hear from 4-H staff members\, Sarah and Greg who offered a virtual club this summer for 6 weeks to learn tips and tricks for facilitating a fun 4-H project via Zoom. \nMaximum attendees: 16  \nWhen:  Friday\, October 2\, 2020\, 12:00-1:00 p.m. OR  Monday\, October 5\, 2020\, 7:00-8:00 p.m. \n\nWhen Your 4-H Club Can’t Meet in Person…GO VIRTUAL!\nLed by Jen Lobley  \nYou just got the letter that says Maine 4-H clubs can meet in-person\, but the checklist of do’s and don’t’s is mindboggling! Join us to hear how 4-H club leaders are moving their club meetings to Zoom and meeting virtually. Does it work? Can you do it if you don’t consider yourself tech-savvy? Will the youth attend? \nMaximum attendees: 20 \nWhen:  Friday\, October 9\, 2020\, 2:00-3:00 p.m. OR Tuesday\, October 13\, 2020\, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-volunteer-sessions-for-fall/2020-10-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20200916T170847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T172154Z
UID:10001454-1602680400-1602684000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual "Walk-In" Nutrition Tips for Parents & Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning about virtual nutrition education opportunities?\nHave a specific nutrition or cooking topic you would like to learn more about?\n\nJoin Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Community Education Assistant\, Rita Stephenson\, on Wednesdays\, beginning September 23\, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Zoom! \nComplete the registration form and you will be sent information to access Zoom. \nYou do not need to attend the whole hour.  Join in and leave when it’s convenient for you.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/virtual-walk-in-nutrition-tips-for-parents-caregivers/2020-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20201005T143155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T143155Z
UID:10001940-1602702000-1602705600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Educational Update for the Agricultural Industry – Online Zoom Course
DESCRIPTION:A one-hour Zoom meeting will be held on Wednesday 14 October 2020 from 7 to 8 pm\, consisting of two half-hour presentations. The two topics are: Navigating the Label Regulatory Requirements for Soil Fumigation (by Keith Brown of the MBPC)\, and Dickeya in the Maine Potato Industry (by Steve Johnson\, University of Maine Cooperative Extension). \nOne MBPC recertification credit has been approved for this meeting. In order to receive the MBPC credit\, a 15-question test will have to be passed with a score of at least 80%. Those signed up by noon of the day of the event will receive the link for the test before the presentation. Late sign ups will get it after the event. Only those that signed up for the presentation will be able to get MBPC credit. \nPreregistration is required. A Zoom link and passcode will be sent to participants prior to the training. \n1 CCA credit has been approved for this meeting.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/educational-update-for-the-agricultural-industry-online-zoom-course/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201121
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001759-1602806400-1605913199@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:FREE Self-paced Online Course \nParents and caregivers\, learn healthy cooking and eating tips for you and your family at your own speed with three self-paced\, online sessions. \nEach session will include: \n\nInformation on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics\nA simple cooking demonstration\nResources for kids in the kitchen\n\nUpon completion of all three sessions\, participants will receive a gift bag available for pick-up at the Washington County Cooperative Extension which includes the following items: \n\nShopping bag\nCookbook\nMeasuring cups\nMeasuring spoons\nCutting board\nGrocery pad\nMeat and refrigerator thermometers\nSafe cooking temperature magnet\nWater bottle\nVegetable peeler/brush\n\nFor more information\, please contact Rita Stephenson\, rita.stephenson@maine.edu. \n\n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-nutrition-series/2020-10-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
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UID:10001542-1602835200-1602867600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online\, Three-part Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free\, self-paced\, three-part online nutrition series for Washington County parents and adults with children living at home. “Eating Your Way” includes information on nutrition\, simple cooking demonstrations\, and child-friendly nutrition resources. \n\nOn completion of the series\, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking utensils available for pick-up at the UMaine Extension Washington County office.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-three-part-nutrition-series/2020-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T133000
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20201006T125055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201006T125055Z
UID:10001941-1603195200-1603200600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Small Food Processor Preparedness Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) – regulatory compliance\, document development\, business continuity webinar
DESCRIPTION:If you are a small-scale food producer\, there is required documentation you will need to complete to be compliant with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The requirements include documentation of your size exemption as a “qualified facility” and various food safety programs. This workshop is intended for small (< $1 million in sales/year) food entrepreneurs and small food businesses\, farm market managers\, and directors of shared-use kitchens. This webinar is an opportunity for processors to develop their food safety plans and records with coaching from instructors. Participants are encouraged to bring questions about their existing documentation if they have it. Attendees should leave with completed or nearly completed food safety documentation for size exemptions\, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)\, and next steps for Preventive Control Plans or Scheduled Processes\, as relevant. \nThe course is hosted by Drs. Jason Bolton and Robson Machado from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. They will be joined by Dr. Abby Snyder\, Assistant Professor at Cornell University\, who will discuss FSMA compliance\, size-based exemptions\, and size-sensitive food safety practices to launch and sustain businesses in the longterm\, including highlights about dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. \nThe webinar will be 90 minutes and consist of the following:\n\nOverview of regulations relevant to small food businesses: cottage food\, acidified foods\, and size-based exemptions from the Preventive Controls Rule of FSMA\nA brief training on GMPs and discussion of GMP training requirements and documentation of training for food business employees\nExamples of required and optional document templates to support employee training\, qualified exemption status\, and critical factor monitoring\nA round-table discussion among the webinar hosts\n\nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Theresa Tilton at 207.942.7396 or 1.800.287.1485 (in Maine) or theresa.tilton@maine.edu. \nThis course is made possible through a grant supported by the USDA.\nA $20 donation is recommended to support University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H youth development.\nWhen you attend you will receive a copy of the presentation lecture in a video and pdf format.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/small-food-processor-preparedness-food-safety-modernization-act-fsma-regulatory-compliance-document-development-business-continuity-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T144500
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20200925T141557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T141557Z
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SUMMARY:Pressure Canning Meats: Food Preservation Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join UMaine Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstrations on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. This series will take place Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom and includes a discussion and demonstration of research-based preserving methods like canning\, freezing\, dehydrating\, and fermenting. Participants will receive Zoom information after registering. \nDate: October 20\, 2020\nTopic: Pressure Canning Meats\nTime: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.\nPrice: $5 suggested donation (optional)\nTo register: sign up online 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/pressure-canning-meats-food-preservation-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20200916T170847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T172154Z
UID:10001455-1603285200-1603288800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual "Walk-In" Nutrition Tips for Parents & Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning about virtual nutrition education opportunities?\nHave a specific nutrition or cooking topic you would like to learn more about?\n\nJoin Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Community Education Assistant\, Rita Stephenson\, on Wednesdays\, beginning September 23\, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Zoom! \nComplete the registration form and you will be sent information to access Zoom. \nYou do not need to attend the whole hour.  Join in and leave when it’s convenient for you.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/virtual-walk-in-nutrition-tips-for-parents-caregivers/2020-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201128
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001760-1603411200-1606517999@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:FREE Self-paced Online Course \nParents and caregivers\, learn healthy cooking and eating tips for you and your family at your own speed with three self-paced\, online sessions. \nEach session will include: \n\nInformation on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics\nA simple cooking demonstration\nResources for kids in the kitchen\n\nUpon completion of all three sessions\, participants will receive a gift bag available for pick-up at the Washington County Cooperative Extension which includes the following items: \n\nShopping bag\nCookbook\nMeasuring cups\nMeasuring spoons\nCutting board\nGrocery pad\nMeat and refrigerator thermometers\nSafe cooking temperature magnet\nWater bottle\nVegetable peeler/brush\n\nFor more information\, please contact Rita Stephenson\, rita.stephenson@maine.edu. \n\n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-nutrition-series/2020-10-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001543-1603440000-1603472400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online\, Three-part Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free\, self-paced\, three-part online nutrition series for Washington County parents and adults with children living at home. “Eating Your Way” includes information on nutrition\, simple cooking demonstrations\, and child-friendly nutrition resources. \n\nOn completion of the series\, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking utensils available for pick-up at the UMaine Extension Washington County office.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-three-part-nutrition-series/2020-10-23/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20200925T140643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T140643Z
UID:10001945-1603447200-1603454400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Maine Hunger Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Join students and staff from colleges across Maine via Zoom to: \n\nExplore best practices for campuses to address student food insecurity and responses during Covid-19\nLearn the results of a state-wide Maine college student food and housing insecurity survey\nLearn of food preservation resources and techniques\nApply for $500 Food Insecurity Mini-Grants to build action-oriented programs on your campus\n\nRegistration Required\nResults of a Maine college student food and housing insecurity research analysis will be the primary focus of a live-streamed Maine Hunger Dialogue webinar on October 23\, 2020\, from 10:00 – Noon. In addition\, speakers will address best practices for campuses addressing student food insecurity during Covid-19 and beyond; food preservation practices; a photo collage on the importance of food for community/cultural/social survival; and the announcement of a $500 Grants focused on campus food insecurity eligible to Maine college students and staff\, who participate in the webinar.  \nThe first Maine Hunger Dialogue was held at the University of Maine in Orono in 2014. Since then more than 400 Maine college students\, faculty\, and staff have come together to learn about food insecurity in Maine and across the country and global community. Through generous sponsorship of our grant program\, we have funded 51 $500 grants to help students address action-oriented programs and projects back on their home campuses. In 2019 Maine hosted the Universities Fighting World Hunger Summit attended by over 500 students\, faculty\, and staff from throughout the world. This year we are back in a webinar format\, and will focus on the important issue of Maine college student food and housing insecurity and how it impacts a student’s ability to succeed and stay in school.  \nThe Maine Hunger Dialogue will also be live-streamed on YouTube and will be recorded for those who can not participate live.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/maine-hunger-dialogue/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T144500
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20200925T141755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T141755Z
UID:10001938-1603807200-1603809900@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Preserving Cranberries: Food Preservation Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join UMaine Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstrations on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. This series will take place Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom and includes a discussion and demonstration of research-based preserving methods like canning\, freezing\, dehydrating\, and fermenting. Participants will receive Zoom information after registering. \nDate: October 27\, 2020\nTopic: Preserving Cranberries\nTime: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.\nPrice: $5 suggested donation (optional)\nTo register: sign up online
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/preserving-cranberries-food-preservation-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T100000
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20201007T134404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T134534Z
UID:10001456-1603962000-1603965600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Break: 4-Week Series for Parents and Caregivers of Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays: October 29\, November 5\, 12\, and 19\, 2020\n9:00 – 10:00 AM\nFree on Zoom\nBring your coffee or tea and join us at 9:00 AM with host Alicia Greenlaw for a coffee break. Whether you stay for 20 minutes or 60\, this time will be an opportunity to connect with other parents from across Maine to ask questions and focus on timely topics. \nRegistration is required – Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event.\nIf you need technical assistance\, please contact Michele Lodgek at michele.lodgek@maine.edu or 207.949-4057.\n \n\n\nSessions Include: \n Oct 29\, 2020 – Mindfulness for Parents \n November 5\, 2020 – Diversifying Your Children’s Library \n November 12\, 2020 – Co-Parenting and COVID \n November 19\, 2020 – Preparing for the Holiday Season in 2020
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/virtual-coffee-break-4-week-series-for-parents-and-caregivers-of-young-children/2020-10-29/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201205
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001761-1604016000-1607122799@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:FREE Self-paced Online Course \nParents and caregivers\, learn healthy cooking and eating tips for you and your family at your own speed with three self-paced\, online sessions. \nEach session will include: \n\nInformation on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics\nA simple cooking demonstration\nResources for kids in the kitchen\n\nUpon completion of all three sessions\, participants will receive a gift bag available for pick-up at the Washington County Cooperative Extension which includes the following items: \n\nShopping bag\nCookbook\nMeasuring cups\nMeasuring spoons\nCutting board\nGrocery pad\nMeat and refrigerator thermometers\nSafe cooking temperature magnet\nWater bottle\nVegetable peeler/brush\n\nFor more information\, please contact Rita Stephenson\, rita.stephenson@maine.edu. \n\n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-nutrition-series/2020-10-30/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001544-1604044800-1604077200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online\, Three-part Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free\, self-paced\, three-part online nutrition series for Washington County parents and adults with children living at home. “Eating Your Way” includes information on nutrition\, simple cooking demonstrations\, and child-friendly nutrition resources. \n\nOn completion of the series\, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking utensils available for pick-up at the UMaine Extension Washington County office.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-three-part-nutrition-series/2020-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20201021T185125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T185209Z
UID:10001460-1604491200-1604494800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Gardening Series: Backyard Composting
DESCRIPTION:Home composting is fun and easy if you understand the basic principles and concepts.\nComposting reduces organic material entering the waste stream and provides a great soil amendment. Join UMaine Extension Educator Mark Hutchinson for this webinar to learn about best practices for managing a successful backyard compost pile! \nInstructor: Mark Hutchinson\, UMaine Extension Educator \nCo-sponsor: The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA\, www.mofga.org)\, formed in 1971\, is the oldest and largest state organic organization in the country. The organization aims to educate about and advocate for organic agriculture\, illuminating its interdependence with a healthy environment\, local food production\, and thriving communities.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/fall-gardening-series-backyard-composting/
CATEGORIES:Home and Garden
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T123000
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20200925T140317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T140317Z
UID:10001946-1604565000-1604579400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training – Online/Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is offered in collaboration with our partners Department of Agriculture\, Conservation and Forestry and AgMatters LLC. \nWho Should Attend\nFruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety\, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule\, farm food safety best practices\, and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires “At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.” \nWhat to Expect at the PSA Grower Training Course\nThe trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules: \n\nIntroduction to Produce Safety\nWorker Health\, Hygiene\, and Training\nSoil Amendments\nWildlife\, Domesticated Animals\, and Land Use\nAgricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)\nPostharvest Handling and Sanitation\nHow to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan\n\nIn addition to learning about produce safety best practices\, key parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements are outlined within each module. There will be time for questions and discussion\, so participants should come prepared to share their experiences and produce safety questions. \nBenefits of Attending the Course\nThe course will provide a foundation of farm food safety best practices and co-management information\, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements\, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. Individuals who participate in this course are expected to gain a basic understanding of: \n\nMicroorganisms relevant to produce safety and where they may be found on the farm\nHow to identify microbial risks\, practices that reduce risks\, and how to begin implementing produce safety practices on the farm\nParts of a farm food safety plan and how to begin writing one\nRequirements in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how to meet them.\n\nAfter attending the entire course\, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) that verifies they have completed the training course. To receive an AFDO certificate\, a participant must be present for the entire training and submit the appropriate paperwork to their trainer at the end of the course. \nFor more information about the training\, contact Robson Machado at robson.machado@maine.edu or 207.581.3144
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/produce-safety-alliance-grower-training-online-virtual/2020-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T100000
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20201007T134404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T134534Z
UID:10001457-1604566800-1604570400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Break: 4-Week Series for Parents and Caregivers of Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays: October 29\, November 5\, 12\, and 19\, 2020\n9:00 – 10:00 AM\nFree on Zoom\nBring your coffee or tea and join us at 9:00 AM with host Alicia Greenlaw for a coffee break. Whether you stay for 20 minutes or 60\, this time will be an opportunity to connect with other parents from across Maine to ask questions and focus on timely topics. \nRegistration is required – Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event.\nIf you need technical assistance\, please contact Michele Lodgek at michele.lodgek@maine.edu or 207.949-4057.\n \n\n\nSessions Include: \n Oct 29\, 2020 – Mindfulness for Parents \n November 5\, 2020 – Diversifying Your Children’s Library \n November 12\, 2020 – Co-Parenting and COVID \n November 19\, 2020 – Preparing for the Holiday Season in 2020
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/virtual-coffee-break-4-week-series-for-parents-and-caregivers-of-young-children/2020-11-05/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201212
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001762-1604620800-1607731199@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:FREE Self-paced Online Course \nParents and caregivers\, learn healthy cooking and eating tips for you and your family at your own speed with three self-paced\, online sessions. \nEach session will include: \n\nInformation on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics\nA simple cooking demonstration\nResources for kids in the kitchen\n\nUpon completion of all three sessions\, participants will receive a gift bag available for pick-up at the Washington County Cooperative Extension which includes the following items: \n\nShopping bag\nCookbook\nMeasuring cups\nMeasuring spoons\nCutting board\nGrocery pad\nMeat and refrigerator thermometers\nSafe cooking temperature magnet\nWater bottle\nVegetable peeler/brush\n\nFor more information\, please contact Rita Stephenson\, rita.stephenson@maine.edu. \n\n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-nutrition-series/2020-11-06/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001545-1604649600-1604682000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online\, Three-part Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free\, self-paced\, three-part online nutrition series for Washington County parents and adults with children living at home. “Eating Your Way” includes information on nutrition\, simple cooking demonstrations\, and child-friendly nutrition resources. \n\nOn completion of the series\, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking utensils available for pick-up at the UMaine Extension Washington County office.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-three-part-nutrition-series/2020-11-06/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T123000
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20200925T140317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T140317Z
UID:10001947-1604651400-1604665800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training – Online/Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is offered in collaboration with our partners Department of Agriculture\, Conservation and Forestry and AgMatters LLC. \nWho Should Attend\nFruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety\, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule\, farm food safety best practices\, and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires “At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.” \nWhat to Expect at the PSA Grower Training Course\nThe trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules: \n\nIntroduction to Produce Safety\nWorker Health\, Hygiene\, and Training\nSoil Amendments\nWildlife\, Domesticated Animals\, and Land Use\nAgricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)\nPostharvest Handling and Sanitation\nHow to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan\n\nIn addition to learning about produce safety best practices\, key parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements are outlined within each module. There will be time for questions and discussion\, so participants should come prepared to share their experiences and produce safety questions. \nBenefits of Attending the Course\nThe course will provide a foundation of farm food safety best practices and co-management information\, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements\, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. Individuals who participate in this course are expected to gain a basic understanding of: \n\nMicroorganisms relevant to produce safety and where they may be found on the farm\nHow to identify microbial risks\, practices that reduce risks\, and how to begin implementing produce safety practices on the farm\nParts of a farm food safety plan and how to begin writing one\nRequirements in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how to meet them.\n\nAfter attending the entire course\, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) that verifies they have completed the training course. To receive an AFDO certificate\, a participant must be present for the entire training and submit the appropriate paperwork to their trainer at the end of the course. \nFor more information about the training\, contact Robson Machado at robson.machado@maine.edu or 207.581.3144
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/produce-safety-alliance-grower-training-online-virtual/2020-11-06/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T100000
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20201007T134404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T134534Z
UID:10001458-1605171600-1605175200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Break: 4-Week Series for Parents and Caregivers of Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays: October 29\, November 5\, 12\, and 19\, 2020\n9:00 – 10:00 AM\nFree on Zoom\nBring your coffee or tea and join us at 9:00 AM with host Alicia Greenlaw for a coffee break. Whether you stay for 20 minutes or 60\, this time will be an opportunity to connect with other parents from across Maine to ask questions and focus on timely topics. \nRegistration is required – Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event.\nIf you need technical assistance\, please contact Michele Lodgek at michele.lodgek@maine.edu or 207.949-4057.\n \n\n\nSessions Include: \n Oct 29\, 2020 – Mindfulness for Parents \n November 5\, 2020 – Diversifying Your Children’s Library \n November 12\, 2020 – Co-Parenting and COVID \n November 19\, 2020 – Preparing for the Holiday Season in 2020
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/virtual-coffee-break-4-week-series-for-parents-and-caregivers-of-young-children/2020-11-12/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201219
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001763-1605225600-1608335999@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:FREE Self-paced Online Course \nParents and caregivers\, learn healthy cooking and eating tips for you and your family at your own speed with three self-paced\, online sessions. \nEach session will include: \n\nInformation on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics\nA simple cooking demonstration\nResources for kids in the kitchen\n\nUpon completion of all three sessions\, participants will receive a gift bag available for pick-up at the Washington County Cooperative Extension which includes the following items: \n\nShopping bag\nCookbook\nMeasuring cups\nMeasuring spoons\nCutting board\nGrocery pad\nMeat and refrigerator thermometers\nSafe cooking temperature magnet\nWater bottle\nVegetable peeler/brush\n\nFor more information\, please contact Rita Stephenson\, rita.stephenson@maine.edu. \n\n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-nutrition-series/2020-11-13/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001546-1605254400-1605286800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online\, Three-part Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free\, self-paced\, three-part online nutrition series for Washington County parents and adults with children living at home. “Eating Your Way” includes information on nutrition\, simple cooking demonstrations\, and child-friendly nutrition resources. \n\nOn completion of the series\, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking utensils available for pick-up at the UMaine Extension Washington County office.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-three-part-nutrition-series/2020-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20201112T155647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T155647Z
UID:10001467-1605621600-1605625200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving with the UMaine Extension Food Team
DESCRIPTION:Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension food and nutrition staff for a 1-hour demonstration on using local foods in your Thanksgiving dinner. We’ll cover cost-effective ways to shop for local foods\, food safety tips for handling turkey and leftovers\, and share delicious recipes that use Maine foods. \nRegistration is required – Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event. \nRegister here!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/thanksgiving-with-the-umaine-extension-food-team/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T090200
CREATED:20201029T141722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T141722Z
UID:10001464-1605700800-1605704400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Gardening Series: Native Seed Starting
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that late fall and early winter is the perfect time to start native seeds outdoors?\nJoin Master Gardener Volunteer Ginger Laurits for this webinar to learn how to successfully start and care for native plants! Ginger will share simple how-to steps for starting native plants from seed to transplant\, including everything from mixing your own soil medium\, protecting your seeds from critters\, overwintering your plants\, and more! \nInstructor: Ginger Laurits\, York County Master Gardener Volunteer \nCo-sponsor: The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA\, www.mofga.org)\, formed in 1971\, is the oldest and largest state organic organization in the country. The organization aims to educate about and advocate for organic agriculture\, illuminating its interdependence with a healthy environment\, local food production\, and thriving communities. \nRegister here!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/fall-gardening-series-native-seed-starting/
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