Farmers with at least five years of experience are invited to participate in a virtual, two-hour workshop focused on how individual financial values impact business planning from 1-3 p.m. on Feb. 28. Titled “Communicating about Personal Money Values,” the workshop will introduce farmers to a variety of finance-related themes. Topics include personal financial health, financial […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an online workshop for entrepreneurs and farmers interested in starting a home-based, specialty food business in Maine from 9 a.m.–noon on Feb. 21. Recipe to Market is a multidisciplinary program intended to introduce participants to key topics an aspiring entrepreneur needs to consider before starting a food business. […]
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host its annual wild blueberry conference from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the Moore Community Center, 125 State St. This year, the conference will also offer a virtual option for those unable to attend in person. The full-day event brings together experts, researchers, growers and industry […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer 4-H Science Fridays beginning Feb. 23. Youth, ages nine to fourteen, will meet with 4-H Professional, Gabby Brodek, one Friday a month February through October on the campus of the University of Maine at Machias. This club will focus on exploring science topics and skills, spending time […]
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a Starting Seeds Indoors workshops designed to provide participants with the best practices for growing seedlings indoors. The free course will be offered in both virtual and in-person formats. The in-person workshop will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Bangor Public Library, located at […]
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program is offering a three-part webinar series focused on using weather-based tools to help agricultural producers adapt to climate change. Each webinar will be 45 minutes in length, followed by a 15-minute question and answer session and participant discussion. The series […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an eight-session introduction to beekeeping course in Machias, beginning Feb. 7. The comprehensive workshop will be held Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. at the University of Maine at Machias’ Science Building, 116 O’Brien Ave, Room 102, through Mar. 27. Led by master beekeeper Andrew Dewey, the course will cover […]
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Table of Contents Dates to Remember 4-H Public Speaking Workshop Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament What do you want to accomplish this year? Project records can help! 4-H Science Fridays Oh Yea! 4-H Grows True Leaders 4-H Forest Health SPIN Club 4-H Seasonal Crafts Around the World SPIN Club Cobscook Currents 4-H Club 4-H […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a free, four-session nutrition education program to parents, guardians and young adults, ages 19-25, at the Labor of Love Food Pantry, 137 County Road, starting Jan. 23. The workshop will focus on learning healthy, budget-friendly cooking tips and preparing healthy recipes as a group. It will be held […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on Jan. 16 and 23. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees will also participate in an […]
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