Media boosts Extension farm-to-table workshop
The Bangor Daily News, the Irregular, the Portland Press Herald and the Morning Sentinel shared information about a farm-to-table summer camp Aug. 1–5, 7:45 a.m.–noon, at Rogers Farm, 914 Bennoch Road, Old Town, hosted by University of Maine Cooperative Extension master gardener volunteers, UMaine Extension 4-H staff and Rob Dumas, UMaine food science innovation coordinator and chef. “Farm-to-Table Camp at Rogers Farm” is for youth ages 9–12 interested in growing, harvesting and preparing food and flowers. Participants will sow seeds, care for crops, harvest cut flowers and produce, save seeds and learn how to manage pests and diseases in the garden. Registration is required by May 20.