We are excited to invite you to join Fermentation Friday Spring 2024 season. What: Food and Media Lab Where: UMaine Hitchner Hall Kitchen room 160 When: Fridays noon to 2pm To participate, RSVP here. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation please email ellie.markovitch@maine.edu or jessica.brainerd@maine.edu This series is free and open to the UMaine community […]
addition to offering simple tips and tricks that will save you time and improve yields, our experts will share updates on their favorite varieties and pest management suggestions so you can create your own buried treasures this season! Speakers: Brett Johnson, Extension Agriculture Educator, and Tom Witwicki, Cumberland County Master Gardener Volunteer Bios: Brett Johnson […]
Interested in learning more about conflict resolution and resources in agriculture or becoming a Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) co-mediator? MAMP offers mediators the opportunity to co-mediate* a wide range of goals, issues, and needs on farms and/or involving producers, loan holders, and members of the ag community. This 16-hour training will introduce you to […]
One Monday or Wednesday afternoon each month January – May, we will offer a themed hands-on activity for youth ages 5-12 that will include crafts or science. 5-8 year-olds must have an adult present for assistance and some projects encourage adult assistance for all ages. Current 4-H enrollment is not necessary for participation in the […]
Maine Sea Grant will offer in-person volunteer training for the Signs of the Seasons program at Stimpson’s Point, Brunswick, Maine. Participants will learn about the goals of the program, learn how to make scientific observations of coastal phenology (the study of cyclic and seasonal changes of plants and animals), practice making phenology observations, and leave […]
Maine Sea Grant will offer in-person volunteer training for the Signs of the Seasons program at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth, Maine, co-hosted by Maine Audubon. Participants will learn about the goals of the program, learn how to make scientific observations of phenology (the study of cyclic and seasonal changes of plants and animals), practice […]
Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely, how to identify hazards, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. The course is open to all adults and youth interested. A Federal Certificate of Training will be issued at the end of the course after successful completion of the written test and […]
Join UMaine Cooperative Extension Wild Blueberry Specialist Lily Calderwood and Vegetable and Small Fruit Specialist David Handley as they highlight best practices for growing sweet blue backyard treats. Speakers: Lily Calderwood, UMaine Extension Wild Blueberry Specialist and Assistant Professor of Horticulture, and David Handley, Vegetable & Small Fruit Specialist, Highmoor Farm Registration is required for […]
Join us for a Garden Tool Care and Maintenance workshop on Wednesday, April 10, 5:00 - 6:30 pm at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth! Proper tool care is an important step for enhancing the longevity and safety of garden tools. In this workshop, we'll demonstrate best practices for maintaining and caring […]
Maine Sea Grant will offer in-person volunteer training for the Signs of the Seasons program in Wells, Maine, co-hosted by the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve. Participants will learn about the goals of the program, learn how to make scientific observations of phenology (the study of cyclic and seasonal changes of plants and animals), practice […]
Come learn the process of making your own kimchi through the wonders of fermentation. This hands-on food preservation workshop taught by UMaine Extension staff and volunteers will teach you the basic steps for fermenting. Learn the basics, such as preserving equipment, recommended recipes, and ingredients, and enjoy the ease of fermentation. You will start a […]
Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely, how to identify hazards, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. The course is open to all adults and youth interested. A Federal Certificate of Training will be issued at the end of the course after successful completion of the written test and […]
One Monday or Wednesday afternoon each month January – May, we will offer a themed hands-on activity for youth ages 5-12 that will include crafts or science. 5-8 year-olds must have an adult present for assistance and some projects encourage adult assistance for all ages. Current 4-H enrollment is not necessary for participation in the […]
Are you new to keeping chickens, or have you been keeping chickens for awhile now and want to learn more? Join Dr. Colt W. Knight, University of Maine Cooperative Extension […]
Are you new to keeping chickens, or have you been keeping chickens for awhile now and want to learn more? Join Dr. Colt W. Knight, University of Maine Cooperative Extension […]
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 […]
Maine Sea Grant will offer in-person volunteer training for the Signs of the Seasons program in Augusta, Maine, co-hosted by the UMA American Conservation Coalition. Participants will learn about the […]
Are you new to keeping chickens, or have you been keeping chickens for awhile now and want to learn more? Join Dr. Colt W. Knight, University of Maine Cooperative Extension […]
Are you new to keeping chickens, or have you been keeping chickens for awhile now and want to learn more? Join Dr. Colt W. Knight, University of Maine Cooperative Extension […]
Ever wonder how to preserve all those great garden veggies? This hands-on workshop led by a University of Maine Extension volunteer will teach you the basic steps for canning and […]
Are you interested in learning about livestock animals (such as cows, goats or sheep)? How to care for them? How do you know what to feed them, how do […]
Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely, how to identify hazards, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. The course is open to all adults and […]
Brighten up your winter by making your own strawberry lemonade concentrate. Use frozen berries to capture the flavor of summer in a jar with this delightful beverage. This class will teach you the basics of boiling water bath canning and freezing fruit. You’ll love having this delicious drink on hand and be ready to make […]
State Horticulturist Gary Fish will outline how jumping worms have been confirmed in 13 of 16 Maine Counties, how they potentially impact our ecosystem, and provide guidance on how to slow their spread. Brittany Schappach, Maine State Forest Service Entomologist, will discuss the infamous browntail moth and their disruptive presence, from irritating caterpillars to defoliation […]
