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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
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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:20260530T203523
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
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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/2020-11-06/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
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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/2020-11-06/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20200925T140317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T140317Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T100000
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20201007T134404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T134534Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201219
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
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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/2020-11-13/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20201112T155647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T155647Z
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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:20260530T203523
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20201029T134923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T135144Z
UID:10001461-1605722400-1605726000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H For All Club
DESCRIPTION:Come and discover your spark! Maine 4-H is a place to learn new skills\, meet new friends\, and uncover the possibilities available to you. This opportunity is open to all Maine youth ages 5-19 and their families. \nPurpose: To provide new and potential members and their families a place to learn about 4-H\, and to connect youth across the state. \nHow: Meetings will be held on November 18th\, December 16th\, and January 20th from 6pm-7pm via zoom. The club will be led by various 4-H staff and guests. Register below! \nWhat’s in it for me? You will be connected to youth across the state. You will be able to choose a project to complete. You will learn about 4-H and learn how to become more involved. \nWhy: We would love to have you join and engage in our 4-H program. There is no cost in participating. Monthly meetings will help challenge you to create new goals and discover new passions. \nRegister here!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-for-all-club/2020-11-18/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T100000
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20201007T134404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T134534Z
UID:10001459-1605776400-1605780000@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/2020-11-19/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201226
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001764-1605830400-1608940799@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/2020-11-20/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001547-1605859200-1605891600@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/2020-11-20/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20201029T143951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T143951Z
UID:10001465-1605862800-1605873600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Recipe to Market: Is It For ME?
DESCRIPTION:Minimum number of participants: 10\nDeadline to register: November 16\, 2020 \nUMaine Cooperative Extension course instructors include:\n*Louis Bassano\, Professor Emeritus of Cooperative Extension\n*Jim McConnon\, Business and Economics Specialist and Professor of Economics\n*Beth Calder\, Food Science Specialist and Associate Professor of Food Science\, Director of the Food Testing Services\n*Facilitated by Lily Calderwood\, Wild Blueberry Specialist and Assistant Professor of Horticulture\nOnline using Zoom\n \nThis workshop will introduce participants to important topics that an aspiring entrepreneur needs to consider before starting a food business. Topics that will be presented include: opportunities and challenges of being a food entrepreneur\, the specialty food industry\, business basics\, an overview of the product development process\, licensing and regulations\, and food safety concerns. \n \nOnce you have registered\, you will receive an email with a Zoom link a few days before the class.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/recipe-to-market-is-it-for-me-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210102
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001765-1606435200-1609545599@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/2020-11-27/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001548-1606464000-1606496400@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/2020-11-27/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20201113T131604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T131604Z
UID:10001468-1606910400-1606914000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Gardening Series: Reflections on the Season – Growing Fruit Trees in Maine
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a hobby orchardist\, commercial grower\, or interested in starting your own orchard\, we want to hear from you! Join us for this special panel discussion with Fruit Tree experts from across the state to reflect on this past growing season\, share lessons and challenges from different parts of the state\, and discuss plans for next year’s growing season. \n$5 suggested donation for this webinar \nRegistration is required – Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event.  \nRegister here!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/fall-gardening-series-reflections-on-the-season-growing-fruit-trees-in-maine/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210109
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001766-1607040000-1610150399@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/2020-12-04/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001549-1607068800-1607101200@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/2020-12-04/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T113000
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20201110T190136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T190201Z
UID:10001466-1607158800-1607167800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Backyard Sugaring: Maple Syrup 101 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join experienced maple sugarmakers for demonstrations and discussion on all aspects of making maple syrup – the sweetest gift of nature – in your own back yard!\nJoin Frank Ferrucci from Maple Moon Farm\, Rich Morrill from Nash Valley Farm and UMaine Extension Sustainable Agriculture Professional Jason Lilley for this webinar to learn everything you need to know about making your own maple syrup\, including identifying and tapping trees\, collecting and boiling sap\, as well as filtering\, grading\, and canning syrup. \nInstructors: Frank Ferrucci\, Rich Morrill\, and Jason Lilley. \nSponsor: Southern Maine Maple Sugarmakers Association \n$5 suggested donation for this webinar \nRegister here!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/backyard-sugaring-maple-syrup-101-webinar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20201125T152846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T152846Z
UID:10001942-1607436000-1607439600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Gifts from the Kitchen Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension food and nutrition staff for a 1-hour demonstration on making holiday gifts from the kitchen. We’ll demonstrate how to make several food gifts\, like baking mixes\, soup mixes\, and preserved products. Learn how to create gifts from scratch that everyone will enjoy! \nRegistration is required – Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event.  Register here!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/gifts-from-the-kitchen-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20201124T201312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T201740Z
UID:10001470-1607508000-1607511600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Got Livestock\, Need Hay? Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar begins at 10:00 a.m. and will be repeated at 6:00 p.m. \nMany livestock and equine owners in Maine purchase all of their hay and forage needs for winter. While this year’s growing season started out well\, forage growth was reduced due to low rainfall in most of the state\, especially for second and third hay cuttings. \n“Got Livestock\, Need Hay?” features UMaine Extension professor Rick Kersbergen sharing information for livestock owners on assessing how much feed is needed and if enough is on hand\, and strategies if a shortage seems likely. Extension crop insurance education program manager Chris Howard will share information specific to livestock producers. \n  \nRegistration is required. Register here! Registrants will be sent a Zoom link.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/got-livestock-need-hay-webinar/2020-12-09/1/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20201124T201312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T201740Z
UID:10001471-1607536800-1607540400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Got Livestock\, Need Hay? Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar begins at 10:00 a.m. and will be repeated at 6:00 p.m. \nMany livestock and equine owners in Maine purchase all of their hay and forage needs for winter. While this year’s growing season started out well\, forage growth was reduced due to low rainfall in most of the state\, especially for second and third hay cuttings. \n“Got Livestock\, Need Hay?” features UMaine Extension professor Rick Kersbergen sharing information for livestock owners on assessing how much feed is needed and if enough is on hand\, and strategies if a shortage seems likely. Extension crop insurance education program manager Chris Howard will share information specific to livestock producers. \n  \nRegistration is required. Register here! Registrants will be sent a Zoom link.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/got-livestock-need-hay-webinar/2020-12-09/2/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210116
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001767-1607644800-1610755199@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/2020-12-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001550-1607673600-1607706000@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/2020-12-11/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201229T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20201209T181211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T132553Z
UID:10001944-1608033600-1609243200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Tuesday Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Come join the fun and test your knowledge in a variety of topic areas\, including your knowledge of 4-H and our land-grant university\, the University of Maine! \nWhen? Every Tuesday in December! Register to play and each Tuesday at 12:00 noon you will get an email with your link to the week’s trivia game. The quiz will close at 11:59 pm that night. Each game will have questions about 4-H\, the University of Maine\, and one of these themes: Disney\, Winter\, Animals\, Star Wars\, and the State of Maine. \nWho Can Play? Any 4-H member\, family\, or volunteer can play. We will have four age categories: Cloverbuds (age 5-8)\, Juniors\, (9-12)\, Seniors (13-18)\, and Adults (4-H volunteers\, parents\, and 4-H staff) In addition\, you can invite your non-4-H friends to join the fun and play along too! \nDoes it cost anything? Nope\, it’s free! AND\, you can win prizes! \nDid you say prizes? Yes! Prizes include t-shirts\, 4-H swag\, gift cards\, and a 4-H Camp and Learning Center scholarship! Each week we will draw random winners. Top scores at the end of December in each age group will receive prizes. You can even receive an award for recruiting the most non-4-H friends to play! Each week youth play\, their name will go into a drawing that will take place at the end of the month for a partial 4-H Camp and Learning Center scholarship up to a $150 value. \nHow do I sign up? Click here and fill out the information on the form. Then\, each Tuesday in December\, watch your email for your link to your trivia game. Submit your answers. Speed and accuracy count. Check back on the webpage to follow the leader board and see who the weekly prize winners are.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-tuesday-trivia/2020-12-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20201120T204233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T204233Z
UID:10001469-1608120000-1608123600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Gardening Series: Planning Your Vegetable Garden- Selecting the Right Seeds
DESCRIPTION:Program Description\nSelecting the right seeds is crucial to starting your garden off on the right foot.\nJoin MOFGA’s Crops and Conservation Specialist Caleb Goossen for this webinar to learn about everything you need to know before you order seeds for next year’s garden including variety selection\, disease-resistant\, how much to order\, and more! \nInstructor: Caleb Goossen\, MOFGA’s Organic Crop and Conservation Specialist \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. \n  \nRegister here! 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/fall-gardening-series-planning-your-vegetable-garden-selecting-the-right-seeds/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20201029T134923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T135144Z
UID:10001462-1608141600-1608145200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H For All Club
DESCRIPTION:Come and discover your spark! Maine 4-H is a place to learn new skills\, meet new friends\, and uncover the possibilities available to you. This opportunity is open to all Maine youth ages 5-19 and their families. \nPurpose: To provide new and potential members and their families a place to learn about 4-H\, and to connect youth across the state. \nHow: Meetings will be held on November 18th\, December 16th\, and January 20th from 6pm-7pm via zoom. The club will be led by various 4-H staff and guests. Register below! \nWhat’s in it for me? You will be connected to youth across the state. You will be able to choose a project to complete. You will learn about 4-H and learn how to become more involved. \nWhy: We would love to have you join and engage in our 4-H program. There is no cost in participating. Monthly meetings will help challenge you to create new goals and discover new passions. \nRegister here!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-for-all-club/2020-12-16/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T203523
CREATED:20201204T201843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T201843Z
UID:10001943-1608145200-1608148800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Educational Update for the Agricultural Industry via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:A one-hour Zoom meeting will be held consisting of two half-hour presentations. The two topics are Weed Management (by John Jemison\, UMaine Cooperative Extension)\, and Potato Storage Management (by Steve Johnson\, UMaine 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 signups would get it after the event. Only those that signed up for the presentation will be eligible for the MBPC credit. \nPreregistration is required.  Register here! The 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-via-zoom/
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