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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/2021-01-01/
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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/2021-01-08/
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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/2021-01-15/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210227
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001773-1611273600-1614383999@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/2021-01-22/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210306
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001774-1611878400-1614988799@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/2021-01-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T183000
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SUMMARY:Farm Food Safety Planning Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:Increase Customer Satisfaction\, Product Quality\, and Lower Risk with Your Farm Food Safety Plan\nWhat you will learn:\n\nThe essential parts of the farm food safety plan: what should be there\nIdentify Produce Safety risks specific to your farm using a farm map\nWrite Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): why they are important and how to write SOPs that work\nBest practices for cleaning and sanitizing: what\, when\, how\nTraining staff on hygiene and health: what do they need to know\nRecord keeping saves the day: how to stay on top of it\nRoundtable on Recalls from Farm to Store Management: both sides of the story\n\nNOTE: This is not a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training course. For certification\, see Upcoming Grower Training Courses. \nDetails: Three Live Online Sessions\nCost: No Charge\nWhen: Tuesday evenings\, Feb 2\, 9\, and 16\, 2021\, 5:00 – 6:30 PM\nWho Should Attend: Farmers\, seasoned and new\, who would like to know more about how to create a useful\, working food safety plan for their farm.\nRegister online; preregistration is required \nSession One (February 2):\n\nEssential parts of the Farm Food Safety Plan and why it’s a tool you want\nUsing a farm map to identify and manage produce safety risks\nHow clear and effective SOPs are useful for consistent produce handling from field to market\n\nSession Two (February 9):\n\nBrief Review of session one\nIns and outs of cleaning and sanitizing\nTraining staff in hygiene and health\n\nSession Three (February 16):\n\nRecord-keeping to improve management of potential food safety risks\nReview of completed template of a farm food safety plan\nRoundtable with farmers and retailer on how a recall works\n\nPresented by:\nUniversity of Maine Cooperative Extension: \n\nRobson Machado\, Assistant Extension Professor and Food Science Specialist\nChristina Howard\, Produce Safety Professional\n\nUniversity of New Hampshire Extension: \n\nMary Saucier Choate\, Food Safety Specialist\nHeather Bryant\, Fruit & Vegetable Production Specialist\nSeth Wilner\, Agricultural Business Management Specialist\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/farm-food-safety-planning-made-simple/2021-02-02/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T160859Z
UID:10001996-1612353600-1612359000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Livestock Nutrition Webinar Series 2021: Poultry
DESCRIPTION:The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Windham Butcher Shop are pleased to announce a series of livestock nutrition talks that cover basic nutrition and feeding needs of Small Ruminants\, Beef Cattle\, Pigs\, and Poultry. Join Dr. Colt W. Knight as he discusses the nutritional demands for livestock\, differences among feeds\, and why a properly balanced ration is crucial to profitability\, reproduction\, and animal health. The final lecture in this series will discuss what you should expect from processors and what processors expect from you. \nRegister here! \nFor more information about our agriculture program\, please visit our agriculture website. \nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Rebecca Gray at rebecca.gray@maine.edu or 207.781.6099 Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request\, however\, all requests will be considered.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/livestock-nutrition-webinar-series-2021-poultry/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20210121T152859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T153951Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Blueberry Conference Series: Insect Pests
DESCRIPTION:February 3\, 2021\, 4:00-6:00 p.m. via ZOOM \n\n Insect Pests; Speaker: Dr. Phil Fanning (University of Maine) (1 PA Credit)\nThis talk will give an update on the control of fruit flies\, with primary attention given to Spotted-wing Drosophila including updates on thresholds\, work on the species biology\, and management in wild blueberry. \nFor more information about the series\, visit the Wild Blueberry Conference Series website. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/wild-blueberry-conference-series-insect-pests/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210313
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001775-1612483200-1615593599@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/2021-02-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001558-1612512000-1612544400@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/2021-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20210121T155259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T155322Z
UID:10001487-1612526400-1612533600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Wild Blueberry Conference Series: Weed Control Practices in New Jersey
DESCRIPTION:February 5\, 2021\, Noon – 2:00 p.m. via ZOOM \nWeed Control Practices in New Jersey; Speaker: Dr. Tierry Besancon (Rutgers University) (1 PA Credit)\nIn this session\, we will learn about management strategies and tools available for controlling weeds in New Jersey highbush blueberry production. Herbicide selection with regard to weed biology and herbicide resistance will be discussed. \nFor more information about the series\, visit the Wild Blueberry Conference Series website. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/wild-blueberry-conference-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20210107T134340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T134340Z
UID:10002002-1612890000-1612895400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Food Safety Planning Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:Increase Customer Satisfaction\, Product Quality\, and Lower Risk with Your Farm Food Safety Plan\nWhat you will learn:\n\nThe essential parts of the farm food safety plan: what should be there\nIdentify Produce Safety risks specific to your farm using a farm map\nWrite Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): why they are important and how to write SOPs that work\nBest practices for cleaning and sanitizing: what\, when\, how\nTraining staff on hygiene and health: what do they need to know\nRecord keeping saves the day: how to stay on top of it\nRoundtable on Recalls from Farm to Store Management: both sides of the story\n\nNOTE: This is not a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training course. For certification\, see Upcoming Grower Training Courses. \nDetails: Three Live Online Sessions\nCost: No Charge\nWhen: Tuesday evenings\, Feb 2\, 9\, and 16\, 2021\, 5:00 – 6:30 PM\nWho Should Attend: Farmers\, seasoned and new\, who would like to know more about how to create a useful\, working food safety plan for their farm.\nRegister online; preregistration is required \nSession One (February 2):\n\nEssential parts of the Farm Food Safety Plan and why it’s a tool you want\nUsing a farm map to identify and manage produce safety risks\nHow clear and effective SOPs are useful for consistent produce handling from field to market\n\nSession Two (February 9):\n\nBrief Review of session one\nIns and outs of cleaning and sanitizing\nTraining staff in hygiene and health\n\nSession Three (February 16):\n\nRecord-keeping to improve management of potential food safety risks\nReview of completed template of a farm food safety plan\nRoundtable with farmers and retailer on how a recall works\n\nPresented by:\nUniversity of Maine Cooperative Extension: \n\nRobson Machado\, Assistant Extension Professor and Food Science Specialist\nChristina Howard\, Produce Safety Professional\n\nUniversity of New Hampshire Extension: \n\nMary Saucier Choate\, Food Safety Specialist\nHeather Bryant\, Fruit & Vegetable Production Specialist\nSeth Wilner\, Agricultural Business Management Specialist\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/farm-food-safety-planning-made-simple/2021-02-09/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20210121T160822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T160834Z
UID:10001995-1612958400-1612963800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Livestock Nutrition Webinar Series 2021: Processing Expectations
DESCRIPTION:The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Windham Butcher Shop are pleased to announce a series of livestock nutrition talks that cover basic nutrition and feeding needs of Small Ruminants\, Beef Cattle\, Pigs\, and Poultry. Join Dr. Colt W. Knight as he discusses the nutritional demands for livestock\, differences among feeds\, and why a properly balanced ration is crucial to profitability\, reproduction\, and animal health. The final lecture in this series will discuss what you should expect from processors and what processors expect from you. \nRegister here! \nFor more information about our agriculture program\, please visit our agriculture website. \nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Rebecca Gray at rebecca.gray@maine.edu or 207.781.6099 Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request\, however\, all requests will be considered.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/livestock-nutrition-webinar-series-2021-processing-expectations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20210121T153029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T153728Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Blueberry Conference Series: Beginning Wild Blueberry Production
DESCRIPTION:February 10\, 2021\, 4:00-6:00 p.m. via ZOOM \n Beginning Wild Blueberry Production; Speaker: Dr. Lily Calderwood (University of Maine)\nAs wild blueberry land enters the hands of the next generation\, learning how to manage this unique crop is critical! This session will cover what to look for when purchasing a wild blueberry field\, how to “bring it back\,” how to produce a commercial crop\, and how to manage a field for home-owner use. \nFor more information about the series\, visit the Wild Blueberry Conference Series website. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/wild-blueberry-conference-series-beginning-wild-blueberry-production/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20210121T162052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T162630Z
UID:10001977-1612980000-1612983600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Gardening Webinar Series: Science of Pruning
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 10\, 2021\n6:00 PM to 7:00 PM\nRegister here! | Registration deadline: 4 PM on February 10\, 2021 \nJoin us for a presentation on how to select the best pruning cuts for your woody plants and how plants will respond to various types of pruning cuts! \n$5 suggested donation for this webinar \nRegistration is required – Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/gardening-webinar-series-science-of-pruning/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20210122T211743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T211743Z
UID:10001992-1613057400-1613061000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Create Family Meals Series: MyPlate & Food Safety | Recipe: Wraps Your Way
DESCRIPTION:Make a family-friendly recipe while learning tips and tricks for making healthy choices. \nFREE Online on Zoom! \nThursdays\, Feb. 11 – Apr. 1; 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. \nSchedule\nFebruary 11: MyPlate & Food Safety | Recipe: Wraps Your Way\nFebruary 18: The Nutrition Facts Label & A Well-Stocked Pantry | Recipe: Confetti Yogurt Pops\nFebruary 25: Mealtime Planning & Shopping Tricks | Recipe: Homemade Salsa\nMarch 4: Create Breakfasts for Families | Recipe: Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets\nMarch 11: MyPlate & Food Safety | Recipe: Creamy Blueberry Shakes\nMarch 18: The Nutrition Facts Label & A Well-Stocked Pantry | Recipe: Banana Swirl Dessert\nMarch 25: Mealtime Planning & Shopping Tricks | Recipe: Kale Chips\nApril 1: Create Breakfasts for Families | Recipe: Mini Frittatas \n \n  \n  \nJoin FOUR or more classes and receive a gift bag with cooking supplies and a cookbook. \n  \n \nRegistration is required.  Register here!\nThis series is intended for parents & caregivers in Washington\, Hancock\, Androscoggin\, and Sagadahoc Counties. \nChildren are welcome to join with an adult. \nFor more information or a reasonable accommodation\, email rita.stephenson@maine.edu or call 207.255.3345
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/create-family-meals-series-myplate-food-safety-recipe-wraps-your-way/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210320
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001776-1613088000-1616198399@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/2021-02-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001559-1613116800-1613149200@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/2021-02-12/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20210121T155450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T155450Z
UID:10001489-1613131200-1613138400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Wild Blueberry Conference Series: Specialty Food Industry and Market Trends
DESCRIPTION:February 12\, 2021\, Noon – 2:00 p.m. via ZOOM \nSpecialty Food Industry and Market Trends; Speaker: Dr. Louis Bassano (University of Maine)\nSpecialty foods are increasingly popular with consumers.  Workshop participants will learn about the specialty food industry\, its key markets and best selling products.  In addition\, workshop participants will learn about the core consumers of specialty foods and the 2021 industry trends.  If you are interested in starting a value-added business we strongly recommend that you also attend the March 12\, “Recipe to Market” session. \nFor more information about the series\, visit the Wild Blueberry Conference Series website. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/wild-blueberry-conference-series-specialty-food-industry-and-market-trends/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20210107T134340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T134340Z
UID:10002003-1613494800-1613500200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Food Safety Planning Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:Increase Customer Satisfaction\, Product Quality\, and Lower Risk with Your Farm Food Safety Plan\nWhat you will learn:\n\nThe essential parts of the farm food safety plan: what should be there\nIdentify Produce Safety risks specific to your farm using a farm map\nWrite Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): why they are important and how to write SOPs that work\nBest practices for cleaning and sanitizing: what\, when\, how\nTraining staff on hygiene and health: what do they need to know\nRecord keeping saves the day: how to stay on top of it\nRoundtable on Recalls from Farm to Store Management: both sides of the story\n\nNOTE: This is not a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training course. For certification\, see Upcoming Grower Training Courses. \nDetails: Three Live Online Sessions\nCost: No Charge\nWhen: Tuesday evenings\, Feb 2\, 9\, and 16\, 2021\, 5:00 – 6:30 PM\nWho Should Attend: Farmers\, seasoned and new\, who would like to know more about how to create a useful\, working food safety plan for their farm.\nRegister online; preregistration is required \nSession One (February 2):\n\nEssential parts of the Farm Food Safety Plan and why it’s a tool you want\nUsing a farm map to identify and manage produce safety risks\nHow clear and effective SOPs are useful for consistent produce handling from field to market\n\nSession Two (February 9):\n\nBrief Review of session one\nIns and outs of cleaning and sanitizing\nTraining staff in hygiene and health\n\nSession Three (February 16):\n\nRecord-keeping to improve management of potential food safety risks\nReview of completed template of a farm food safety plan\nRoundtable with farmers and retailer on how a recall works\n\nPresented by:\nUniversity of Maine Cooperative Extension: \n\nRobson Machado\, Assistant Extension Professor and Food Science Specialist\nChristina Howard\, Produce Safety Professional\n\nUniversity of New Hampshire Extension: \n\nMary Saucier Choate\, Food Safety Specialist\nHeather Bryant\, Fruit & Vegetable Production Specialist\nSeth Wilner\, Agricultural Business Management Specialist\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/farm-food-safety-planning-made-simple/2021-02-16/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20210121T153442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T153819Z
UID:10001475-1613577600-1613584800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Wild Blueberry Conference Series: Acidic Podzol Soils
DESCRIPTION:Febuary 17\, 2021\, 4:00-6:00 p.m. via ZOOM \n Acidic Podzol Soils; Speaker: Dr. Ivan Fernandez (University of Maine)\nProfessor\, Dr. Ivan Fernandez from the School of Forest Resources will join us to talk about the characteristics of soil forming processes and the implications for management for acidic soils of Maine. He will give a background on a few of the basics of soil acidity in acid soils and what it means for nutrient availability. He will also describe a local (but also internationally recognized) whole watershed acidification experiment conducted in Hancock County. \nFor more information about the series\, visit the Wild Blueberry Conference Series website. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/wild-blueberry-conference-series-acidic-podzol-soils/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20210204T150002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T150019Z
UID:10002102-1613584800-1613588400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H For All Club-February
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 5-13 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 February 17th\, March 17th\, and April 21st from 6 pm – 7 pm via zoom; registration for each date will be closed at 12:00 pm\, the day before the meeting. 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-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20210122T211909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T211909Z
UID:10001993-1613662200-1613665800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Create Family Meals Series: The Nutrition Facts Label & A Well-Stocked Pantry | Recipe: Confetti Yogurt Pops
DESCRIPTION:Make a family-friendly recipe while learning tips and tricks for making healthy choices. \nFREE Online on Zoom! \nThursdays\, Feb. 11 – Apr. 1; 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. \nSchedule\nFebruary 18: The Nutrition Facts Label & A Well-Stocked Pantry | Recipe: Confetti Yogurt Pops\nFebruary 25: Mealtime Planning & Shopping Tricks | Recipe: Homemade Salsa\nMarch 4: Create Breakfasts for Families | Recipe: Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets\nMarch 11: MyPlate & Food Safety | Recipe: Creamy Blueberry Shakes\nMarch 18: The Nutrition Facts Label & A Well-Stocked Pantry | Recipe: Banana Swirl Dessert\nMarch 25: Mealtime Planning & Shopping Tricks | Recipe: Kale Chips\nApril 1: Create Breakfasts for Families | Recipe: Mini Frittatas \n \n  \n  \nJoin FOUR or more classes and receive a gift bag with cooking supplies and a cookbook. \n  \n \nRegistration is required.  Register here!\nThis series is intended for parents & caregivers in Washington\, Hancock\, Androscoggin\, and Sagadahoc Counties. \nChildren are welcome to join with an adult. \nFor more information or a reasonable accommodation\, email rita.stephenson@maine.edu or call 207.255.3345
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/create-family-meals-series-the-nutrition-facts-label-a-well-stocked-pantry-recipe-confetti-yogurt-pops/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210327
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001777-1613692800-1616803199@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/2021-02-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001560-1613721600-1613754000@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/2021-02-19/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20210121T155601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T155601Z
UID:10002005-1613736000-1613743200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Wild Blueberry Conference Series: Disease IPM
DESCRIPTION:February 19\, 2021\, Noon – 2:00 p.m. via ZOOM \nDisease IPM; Speaker: Dr. Seanna Annis (University of Maine) (1 PA Credit)\nThis session will be a disease research update including information about how to manage mummy berry\, botrytis\, and leaf spot diseases. \nFor more information about the series\, visit the Wild Blueberry Conference Series website. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/wild-blueberry-conference-series-disease-ipm/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20210204T170649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T171028Z
UID:10002105-1614085200-1614092400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Rats and Other Vermin Control on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Register Online\nParticipants will receive the Zoom link upon registration. The session will be recorded. Pesticide Credits: 2 hours (applied for). \nFor small-scale livestock and grain farmers:\nWhile viewing wildlife in their natural habitat can be fun\, when wildlife invade livestock facilities and grain storage\, they can cause major losses. Rats\, mice\, and other rodents can infest grain and livestock feed and make it un-sellable and un-usable as feed. Wildlife such as racoons\, fox\, and weasels can invade poultry houses and kill and maim birds. Pastured animals are subject to predation by a number of wildlife species. \nLearning how to reduce wildlife losses on the farm to feed\, grain\, and livestock mortalities with recommended practices will help improve farm profitability. \nUMaine Extension is sponsoring this Zoom session with Kathy Murray\, IPM Entomologist with Maine Department of Agriculture\, Conservation\, and Forestry (MDACF)\, along with Adam Vashon\, Wildlife Biologist with USDA Animal and Plant Health\, Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services. \nTopics will include:\n\nKeeping rats and mice out of the barn and grain storage areas\nControlling racoons\, fox\, and weasels in the hen house and other livestock pens\nReducing predation of pastured animals\n\nRegistration is required with a $5 suggested donation (optional) for the session. Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for a program. The session will be recorded and shared with participants following the event. If you are unable to attend the live session\, please register to receive a copy of the recording and a resource list. \nFor more information or a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Anette Moulton at anette.moulton@maine.edu or 207.564.3301 or 1.800.287.1491 (in Maine)
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/rats-and-other-vermin-control-on-the-farm/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T144500
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20210122T143513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T143513Z
UID:10001991-1614088800-1614091500@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Food Preservation and Nutrition Webinar Series: Reducing Food Waste in Your Home Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder how to preserve and use all of that great locally-grown produce? University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s food preservation workshops will teach you the basics of canning and freezing\, including how to use pressure canners and water bath canners to preserve pickles\, jam\, and vegetables. Nutrition workshops deliver cost-effective tips for using local foods in a healthy way. Workshops are taught by UMaine Extension staff and Master Food Preserver volunteers. \nDate: February 23\, 2021\nTopic: Reducing Food Waste in Your Home Kitchen\nTime: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.\nLocation: virtual\nPrice: free\, $5 optional donation\nRegistration required. To register: sign up online
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/food-preservation-and-nutrition-webinar-series-reducing-food-waste-in-your-home-kitchen/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20210121T153631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T153631Z
UID:10001477-1614182400-1614189600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Wild Blueberry Conference Series: Organic Pest and Crop Management
DESCRIPTION:February 24\, 2021\, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. via ZOOM \nOrganic Pest and Crop Management; Speaker: Dr. Lily Calderwood (University of Maine) (1 PA Credit)\nThis session will cover what we’ve learned so far about growing organic wild blueberries. Specific topics that will be covered include soil type\, irrigation\, fertility\, weed\, insect\, disease management. This session will conclude with a discussion of the costs associated with organic management of wild blueberries. \nFor more information about the series\, visit the Wild Blueberry Conference Series website. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/wild-blueberry-conference-series-organic-pest-and-crop-management/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T161643
CREATED:20210121T162504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T162601Z
UID:10001980-1614189600-1614193200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Gardening Webinar Series: Edible Landscaping
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 24\, 2021\n\n\n6:00 PM to 7:00 PM\nRegister here! | Registration deadline: 4 PM on February 24\, 2021 \nJoin us for this fun discussion on how to integrate edibles into your space\, as both the focus and the supporting structures of your landscape! \n$5 suggested donation for this webinar \nRegistration is required – Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/winter-gardening-webniar-series-edible-landscaping/
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