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UMaine Extension offers winter webinar series focused on practical weather resources and tools for agricultural producers

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program is offering a three-part webinar series focused on using weather-based tools to help agricultural producers adapt to climate change.  Each webinar will be 45 minutes in length, followed by a 15-minute question and answer session and participant discussion. The series […]

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UMaine Extension offers introduction to beekeeping course in Machias starting Feb. 7

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an eight-session introduction to beekeeping course in Machias, beginning Feb. 7. The comprehensive workshop will be held Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. at the University of Maine at Machias’ Science Building, 116 O’Brien Ave, Room 102, through Mar. 27. Led by master beekeeper Andrew Dewey, the course will cover […]

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4-H News in Washington County – January 2024

Table of Contents Dates to Remember 4-H Public Speaking Workshop Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament What do you want to accomplish this year? Project records can help! 4-H Science Fridays Oh Yea! 4-H Grows True Leaders 4-H Forest Health SPIN Club 4-H Seasonal Crafts Around the World SPIN Club Cobscook Currents 4-H Club 4-H […]

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UMaine Extension 4-H to offer online informational session for aspiring volunteers in January

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on Jan. 16 and 23.    “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees will also participate in an […]

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4-H News in Washington County – December 2023

Table of Contents Dates to Remember Cobscook Currents 4-H Club Oh Yea! 4-H Grows True Leaders Updates Forest Health 4-H SPIN Club in Harrington Seasonal Crafts Around the World 4-H SPIN Club in Calais Final Deadline for 4-H Re-enrollment News from the State Dates to Remember December 23: Application Deadline for Ignite by 4-H Conference […]

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UMaine Extension offers free virtual nutrition course beginning Jan. 3

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold a nine-session virtual nutrition class for young adults aged 19-25 and adults with young children. The course, titled “Eating Smart, Being Active,” will begin on Jan. 3 and run through the end of February. The course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to make healthy […]

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Annual ag-focused calendar celebrates farming, land and sea through the seasons

The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP), which is part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has released its 2024 wall calendar.   The theme of this year’s calendar is “Farming and Tending to the Land and Sea Throughout the Seasons. It features twelve charming images from Maine-based artists that capture the essence of agricultural work […]

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4-H News in Washington County – November 2023

Table of Contents Dates to Remember Forest Health 4-H SPIN Club in Harrington Seasonal Crafts Around the World 4-H SPIN Club in Calais 4-H Re-enrollment Reminder Learning Ecosystems Northeast (LENE) Fall Phenology Photo Contest! Oh Yea! Grows True Leaders Cobscook Currents 4-H Club Paper Clover Campaign News from the State Dates to Remember November 2 […]

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