Best for ages 9–14 or those in 4th–8th grades but open to those up to age 18. Strawberry jam, pickles, and salsa—all of these foods can be made from scratch with fruits and vegetables grown in your own garden. Join UMaine Extension staff and volunteers in this hands-on, interactive program that will teach participants how […]
This event will kick off in the garden with demonstrations and growing tips for some of our seasonal favorites including tomatoes, herbs and onions. With the harvest in hand, participants travel to the UMaine campus to help prepare and enjoy three different pasta dishes using freshly harvested produce. Rob Dumas, UMaine food science innovation coordinator […]
Join Cooperative Extension for an all-afternoon field day event and find out more about the agricultural research and work being done at the Aroostook Research Farm. Several speakers and experts in the field, from both the University of Maine and Syngenta, are scheduled to appear throughout the day (agenda below). Topics of presentations will include […]
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings of Feb. 28 through March 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will include presentations, Q&A, group discussion, and brainstorming opportunities. An additional in-person networking […]
