Learn to work with nature to propagate your own plants from seeds. We will cover how different seeds germinate, where to get seeds, basic seed collection, and some of the proven techniques. Registration is required: Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event.

Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstration on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. In this session, we will: Demonstrate how to freeze rhubarb and greens like spinach, kale, and chard, explain how to use frozen rhubarb and greens, discuss proper storage techniques and answer your questions. $5 suggested donation. Registration is required. Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event.

The Maine CITE Coordinating Center is collaborating with the Maine AgrAbility Program to offer this free webinar on how assistive technology can help farmers. Making small changes in farmers’ working routines and using Assistive Technology (AT) can significantly reduce injury to the joints. Join us for a discussion of arthritis, the prevalence of the disease in farmers, and possible modifications to reduce its effects. Click here for more information and to register.

Online Zoom Session: Participants will receive Zoom information after registration. Prospective and beginning small-scale poultry egg producers will gain a general understanding of what it takes to raise poultry in their backyard. The program will be lead by Donna Coffin, UMaine Extension Professor and Dr. Colt Knight, UMaine Extension Livestock Specialist. Topics will include poultry breeds, housing, health, and nutrition. If you need assistance accessing Zoom, contact Becky Gray (see below).

Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstration on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. In this session, we will: Demonstrate how a boiling water bath canner works, explain the science of boiling water bath canning, discuss recommended equipment, including canning jars and tools, and answer your questions. $5 suggested donation. Registration is required. Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event.

Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstration on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. In this session, we will: Demonstrate preserving low-sugar jam and freezing strawberries, discuss low-sugar pectins and alternative sweeteners, explain how to use frozen fruit in jams and jellies, and answer your questions $5 suggested donation. Registration is required. Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event.

Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstration on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. In this session, we will: Discuss a variety of methods for preserving herbs, demonstrate how to make herbal vinegars and herb pesto, and answer your questions. $5 suggested donation. Registration is required. Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event.