Cooperative Extension in Washington County

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a QuickBooks Online course tailored specifically for small farms and agriculture businesses. The four-night course will be held at 6 p.m. on Nov. 6, 8, 13 and 15. Designed for farm and agriculture business owners seeking to implement a robust accounting tool, the workshop provides valuable insights […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program is free to eligible: Adults with children in the household Young adults 19-25 years old   Cooking Matters partnering with Labor of Love Food Pantry Learn about: Choosing healthy foods Food budgeting Meal planning Food safety Cooking tips and more! Participants receive free cooking […]

The “Growing Small Fruit on Your Farm” course will teach you the best cultural practices for raising small fruit crops in Maine, including strawberries, raspberries and high bush blueberries. All of these crops can work well both in the home garden and on commercial farms, but proper planning and preparation are crucial to their success. […]

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a QuickBooks Online course tailored specifically for small farms and agriculture businesses. The four-night course will be held at 6 p.m. on Nov. 6, 8, 13 and 15. Designed for farm and agriculture business owners seeking to implement a robust accounting tool, the workshop provides valuable insights […]

Join Anthony Sutton, Passamaquoddy from Sipayik and assistant professor of Native American studies and food systems at the University of Maine, for his presentation titled "History, Health Disparities, and Action: A Wabanaki Perspective on Foodways in So Called Maine." Sutton will delve into the history that has shaped the motivations behind Wabanaki food sovereignty and […]

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. On completion of the series, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking […]

As the winter season approaches it’s a great time to explore how different people around the world celebrate this season. Join us in learning how to make seasonal crafts from various parts of the globe with guidance from 4-H staff and volunteers!  Ages: 6-12  Registration required.  Register by November 15, 2023. Limited to ten participants.