First class is on October 3. Additional classes meet on October 10, 17, 24 & November 7, 2018. Participants in this 5-week introductory beekeeping course will learn about the honey bee colony; constructing hives; spring, summer and fall management; honey production; wintering hives; identification and control of brood diseases; and parasites and predators. Through the […]
A 5-part course held in Falmouth to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to start, adapt, and maintain a profitable land-based business. October 9, 16, 23, 30, and November 6, 2018 This multi-session course is designed for people who want to start a profitable farm or expand their farm hobby to a profitable business. […]
Sheep 101 Program The University of Maine will be hosting Sheep 101, a new sheep farmers workshop, beginning November 5, 2018 in five counties. The workshop is designed to educate new sheep farmers or anyone wanting to learn more about sheep breed selection, husbandry, health, nutrition, reproduction, housing, and handling. Dr. Colt Knight will go […]
Annuals, Perennials, Vegetables, Herbs, Shrubs, Native Plants and more! Gently used Gardening Books and Tools Master Gardener Volunteers to offer Expert advice and answer your Questions! Information about Maine Harvest for Hunger, Kids Can Grow and other Master Gardener Volunteer programs Proceeds benefit York County Master Gardner Volunteer projects in your community For more information […]
Participants in this 5-week introductory beekeeping course will learn about the honey bee colony, constructing hives, spring, summer and fall management, honey production, wintering hives, identification and control of brood diseases, and parasites and predators. Through the York County Beekeepers Association, students will also have the opportunity to visit local hives for observation and hands-on experience. Beginner Bee […]
This year the series will also be streamed live via Zoom, so you may take the course remotely from your computer. Tuesday’s, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM UMaine Extension Androscoggin-Sagadahoc Office 24 Main Street, Lisbon Falls, ME Register online A course to equip participants with the knowledge and […]
Come support our MGV program located on the grounds of our office building! Natives, perennials, annuals, veggies and more will be available!
A Special Event for York County Farmers! Dr. Ankit Singh, York County Sustainable Agriculture and Statewide Ornamental Horticulture Educator Please join our newest faculty member in Sustainable Agriculture, Dr. Ankit Singh in this casual event that offers York County farmers an opportunity to meet Ankit, share insights, request research topics, and collaborate for effective solutions […]
Join us as we relaunch the Flowering in the North Conference Program with a gathering for growers! Come snack, sip, and socialize with fellow farmers before the season gets too busy. The informal program will include a brainstorming discussion about the educational needs and desires of the northern cut flower industry, and what a potential […]
