Presenting: Renae Moran, Tree Fruit Specialist University of Maine Cooperative Extension Pruning the Home Orchard, Renae Moran will explain and demonstrate the different pruning techniques for apple, peach, plum and pear trees. Learn about the different growth habits of fruit trees and how to distinguish flower buds from leaf buds as well as the different types of branches […]
Join Us for the York County Spring Social! You’re invited to the York County Spring Social, a gathering for stakeholders to connect, collaborate, and celebrate our shared work in agriculture, horticulture, and environmental sustainability on April 16, 2025, at 6:00 pm. This event is an opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and discuss the future of our industry in York […]
Presenting: Rebecca Long, Coordinator of Horticulture Training Programs The Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training launched in 2022 with the goal of strengthening the green industry workforce. Rebecca Long, Coordinator of Horticulture Training Programs for UMaine Cooperative Extension, will discuss how the training was created, and share successes and lessons learned from the first 3 years. The […]
