Cooperative Extension in Washington County

Ever wonder how to preserve all those great garden vegetables?  The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer hands on food preservation workshops in several locations throughout Washington County.  The workshop will teach the basics of canning and freezing, including how to use pressure canners and water bath canners to preserve pickles, jam and vegetables.  […]

On July 22, 2013, 4-H volunteer Kathy Stanwood led nine youth through the 4-H Super Sitter program sponsored by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Participants reported learning first aid, diaper changing, and how to feed a baby.  They even learned what not to do when babysitting, like advertising with public flyers or giving small children […]

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a six week Master Gardener Volunteer training beginning on September 10 at the Extension office in Machias.   This course provides intensive instruction in horticulture and volunteerism.  The course will focus on ecological landscaping with ornamental plants.  It will not cover vegetable and fruit production.  It is open […]

Starting a Specialty Food Business Series This workshop series is presented free of charge at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension office located at 28 Center Street in Machias.  Pre-registration is required.  Please register by Friday, September 20th by contacting Tara Wood at 255-3345 or by email at tara.a.wood@maine.edu. Starting a Specialty Food Business: Planning […]

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Program will offer a Super Sitter Babysitting Course on Monday, July 22, 2013 at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension office in Machias.  The course will take place from 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Cost for the program is $15 for 4-H members and $20 for 4-H nonmembers.  […]

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a six week Master Gardener Volunteer training beginning on July 9 at the Extension office in Machias. This course provides intensive instruction in horticulture and volunteerism. The course will focus on ecological landscaping with ornamental plants. It will not cover vegetable and fruit production. It is open […]

Do you grow a vegetable garden?  Would you like to grow some extra fresh produce to donate to our neighbors in need?  The University of Maine Cooperative Extension office is sponsoring the Maine Harvest for Hunger Program for Washington County.  Gardeners who sign up can receive free vegetable seeds and helpful gardening tips.  Participants will […]

The following people were honored at the Washington County Extension Association Annual Meeting held on April 2nd at the Cherryfield Congregational Church.