University of Maine Cooperative Extension will complete its …
Agriculture
panel explores how collective garden spaces allow neighbors to work side by side to grow produce that is donated to food security organizations
an overnight experience for youth ages 13-18
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the fifth annual 4-H Agricultural Symposium for Maine teens on April 19–21, at UMaine in…
accepting verbal and written comments about the potential impacts on fishing in the area to be dredged
Pursuant to …
'has been an open door for many teens entering the workforce'
ROCKPORT — Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a state-wide land conservation organization, is offering teens ages 14-18 an hourly-paid position in the Teen Ag Crew at Erickson Fields…
beginning in 2030 Maine's largest wasted food generators will no longer be allowed to put food in the trash
Susanne Lee will lead an online presentation via Teams called, It’s All Food – Rethinking Wasted Food in Maine, Tuesday…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a virtual Integrated Pest Management Spring Update for Maine Christmas tree producers, Thursday, April 16,…
one-time grants for durable greenhouse structures; Maine Schools, community centers, public entities eligible to apply
The Community Greenhouse Grant application cycle is now open. Funded through Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, schools, colleges, universities…
Midcoast Conservancy has completed a new conservation easement protecting 108 acres of forest, wetlands, and wildlife habitat along…
Live Staking
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, in partnership with the Maine Forest Service and Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, will host a hands-on Live…
The 2026 edition of Maine Maple Sunday weekend will be held March 21 and 22 at more than 100 sugarhouses statewide. Some sugarhouses will be open both…
Waldoboro, Belfast, Ellsworth, Machias in March, April, May
Lily Calderwood, wild blueberry specialist at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, is hosting in-person consultations in Waldoboro, Belfast, Ellsworth and…
Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Committee
WALDO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting the Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Program Annual Meeting on March 25, from 4…
learn about Waldo County Bounty’s Give and Take program
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will continue its Spring Gardening Webinar…
Helping Food Security from Your Backyard
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will continue its …
miles of trail, outdoor classroom, forever-wild easement
The Hills to Sea Trail Coalition recently received a $5,000 grant from the Quimby Family Foundation to support operations for its work in Waldo County. The funding…
practice haltering, grooming, and leading young calves
This spring, Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) invites youth ages 10 to 18 to get up close and personal with the Belted Galloway calves at Aldermere Farm, a historic saltwater farm preserve…
Consumer interest and demand has been on the rise. The trend presents new market opportunities.
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a virtual presentation covering growing and marketing practices for specialty potato varieties…
“Big Yields on Small Plots: Maximizing Your Garden’s Footprint”
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will begin its …
SWANVILLE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop on the principles of pruning apple trees on Wednesday, March 25, from 10 a…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H announces the opening of its spring Ag Ambassador program in March and April. The program, open to all Maine teens…
Mid-Coast Audubon will be accepting bird seed orders through Saturday, March 14 to raise funds to support bird conservation and education programming. …
continuing a fundraising campaign for further enhancements
BRISTOL — Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust announces major improvements to La Verna Preserve in Bristol, including a new, larger parking lot and expanded land…
a unique behind-the-scenes look at how agriculture policy is shaped in Maine
Maine students with an interest in agriculture, leadership, and public policy are encouraged to apply for …
Two funding opportunities are now open to Maine farmers to support investments in soil health and specialty crop production. Together, the grants make hundreds of…
Funding will support dairy farmers and processors in 11 states
The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) has been awarded $3.45 million in funding from the USDA. As one of four Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) in the country, the NE-…
ROCKPORT — This March, Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) invites all ages to learn about making maple syrup from scratch (sap) at Aldermere Farm’s Sugar Shack, 70 Russell Ave in Rockport. …
New 2026 Class Celebrates Maine’s Expanded Access to Chicken Keeping
Backyard chicken keeping in Maine is taking off, and Rockland’s Good Tern Co-op and Clement Hill and Fern Axelson of Fern Hill Farm are inviting the community to be part of it.
"Building on…
“Moving Toward Profitability Using Collaboration and Science”
ELLSWORTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the annual Wild Blueberry Conference on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., at the…
envisioning a parking lot, walking trail, and future school groups
WALDOBORO — Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) was recently awarded $420,000 from the Maine Natural Resource Conservation Program (MNRCP). This grant will fund an approximate 8-acre restoration…
Advancing Dairy Systems Through Technology
University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with the University of New Hampshire and University of Vermont Extension, will offer a 2026 Tri-State…
Maine will highlight women farmers and agricultural leaders through public events, collaboration with the legislature, and national convenings
Governor Janet Mills has proclaimed 2026 as the Year of the Woman Farmer in Maine, aligning the state with the Food and Agriculture…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a webinar focused on identifying and managing weeds in greenhouse ornamental production,…
For over 50 years, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust has been caring for the communities and natural resources of the Damariscotta-Pemaquid region. This month,…
"According to the Maine Geologic Survey, about half of Maine residents rely on private water wells for their drinking water," said RCAP Solutions, in a news…
deadlines and poster contest rules and requirements have changed
The Trustees of the Union Fair / Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival are launching its annual contest to choose a design suitable for use in publicizing the 2026…
mentorship, peer learning, and year-round business support
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) has plans at the…
Maine’s black bear population now among the largest in the eastern United States
This year marks the 50-year anniversary of Maine’s black bear research program, which began in 1975.
"Over the past five decades, MDIFW biologists have worked…
WATERVILLE — The results of the 2025 Maine Hay Contest, sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension, were officially announced during the Maine Forage…
free 4-H Farm Animal Care FUNdamentals workshop series
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer an online club for youth ages 9 - 18 about the basics of farm animal care on Thursdays, January 22 -…
week of December 14-20
Mid-Coast Audubon will be conducting the annual Christmas Bird Counts (CBC) in the Midcoast region during the week of December 14-20.
"If you…
field portion of the survey begins in May, volunteers needed
The Megunticook Watershed Association (MWA) has been awarded two grants from private foundations to fund a major Watershed Survey in 2026. The survey will be administered and conducted by MWA…
'a culture of volunteerism deeply woven into their strategic planning, operations, and mission delivery'
Maine Audubon has officially achieved Service Enterprise Certification, a national recognition awarded to…
Jock Robie will lead an indoor Worm Bin Harvest workshop, Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 6 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center. This session is for any…
understanding financial statements, developing cash flow budgets, navigating credit options
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a webinar on Monday, January 5, 2026, from 6 - 7:15 p.m., focused on building financial literacy…
Governor Janet Mills has proclaimed Friday, November 28, 2025, as …
recognize the symptoms, learn effective prevention strategies
UMaine Extension offers workshops on managing parasite risk in small ruminants at multiple locations
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer Small Ruminant Meningeal and Lung Worm workshops at three locations this fall/winter, all from 10 a.m. - noon…
enough electricity to power Aldermere Farm, Erickson Fields Preserve, and the Topsham office
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cows, hot cocoa, ugly sweaters, and more
On Saturday, December 6, Aldermere Farm, a preserve of Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT), will ring in the holiday season with cows, hot cocoa, and ugly sweaters during its…
