Engage in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) topics and skills with 4-H staff and volunteers throughout the 2025 year! Targeted for youth ages 9-15, this program allows youth to explore a variety of STEAM projects through hands-on activities that build curiosity, confidence and a growth mindset. Each month 4-H Science Fridays will have […]
Led by master beekeeper Andrew Dewey, the eight-week course will cover a range of topics essential to beekeeping, including the honeybee colony, hive construction, seasonal management, pests and diseases, and honey production. Participants will gain valuable knowledge and practical skills to start their own beekeeping journey. The course fee is $75 per person, or per […]
The 2025 Eastern Maine ROOTS Conference brings together industry leaders in agriculture, food, forestry management, fisheries, and aquaculture. Presenters and service providers from UMaine, local agencies, and non-profit organizations will be present to share information with Eastern Maine farmers, fisherfolk, growers, woodland owners and interested community members. This conference, previously named the “Downeast Agriculture and […]
Producers of small ruminants (i.e., sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas) are invited to attend this workshop to learn about common parasites and their management. Additionally, equine owners may find some benefit from lectures and activities as the themes around parasite resistance and pasture management applies to horses, mules, and donkeys. Hands-on activities, such as performing […]
