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SUMMARY:Dairy Technology Tuesday Series – Farmington
DESCRIPTION:This event\, hosted in collaboration with Stonyfield and Smaxtec\, focuses on innovative dairy wearable technologies and how these can improve efficiency\, labor management\, and overall farm productivity. The program is designed for dairy farmers and agricultural service providers interested in adopting or understanding wearable technologies in dairy operations. \nFree! Lunch is provided. Register by July 7. \nAgenda: \n\n10 a.m. Smaxtec bolus learning seminar\n11:15 a.m. Lunch and network\n12:00 p.m. Adjourn\n\nIf you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Melissa Libby Babcock at melissa.libby1@maine.edu to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request\, however\, all requests will be considered.
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LOCATION:Hardy Farm\, 360 Weeks Mills Road\, Farmington\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Uº£½ÇÉçÇø Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
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SUMMARY:C.H.E.F.’s Club: Create\, Harvest\, Eat\, Farm
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesdays\, July 7 – August 18\, 2026 (Six-week program) \nNo session the week of July 27\, 2026 \nTime: 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. \nLocation: Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden\, 914 Bennoch Road\, Old Town\, º£½ÇÉçÇø 04468 \nGrades: youth entering 7th & 8th grades \nProgram Description \nC.H.E.F.’s Club (Create\, Harvest\, Eat\, Farm) is a six-week summer program that invites middle school youth to grow food\, cook together\, and create art inspired by the garden. Each week\, participants rotate through gardening\, food preparation\, and creative projects. Youth will harvest produce\, learn practical skills\, and collaborate on group art experiences while building teamwork\, curiosity\, and a deeper connection to food and place. \nCost (Sliding Scale) \n$100 / $150 / $200 \nAll program materials included \nFinancial assistance is available upon request. \nCapacity: 10 participants \nRegister for C.H.E.F here!
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LOCATION:Rogers Farm\, 914 Bennoch Road\, Old Town\, ME\, 04468\, United States
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SUMMARY:Canceled: 2026 Master Food Preserver Volunteer Course in Skowhegan
DESCRIPTION:What is a Master Food Preserver Volunteer?\nMaster Food Preserver Volunteers serve to extend Extension’s educational programs in food preservation to adults and youth. Master Food Preserver Volunteer serves as a resource in the community to provide the public with research-based information from the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø Cooperative Extension and USDA. \nDirect questions about the program to the instructor Kathy Savoie at ksavoie@maine.edu. \nWho is eligible to apply?\nThrough an application process\, any º£½ÇÉçÇø resident 18 years or older is eligible to take the Master Food Preserver Volunteer course. To become a Master Food Preserver Volunteer\, accepted applicants must meet the following qualifications: \n\nAttend the 8-part\, 28-hour Master Food Preserver Volunteer course including hands-on kitchen lab sessions.\nComplete lab quizzes and pass the final written exam.\nComplete at least 20 hours of volunteer service within a 12-month period.\nComplete reports on the number of public contacts made.\n\nTo learn more view the Master Food Preserver Volunteer Role Description\nWhat does the training cover? \nDuring the lectures\, discussions and hands-on kitchen lab experiences\, you will learn: \n\nthe latest information on food safety and food preservation;\nprevention of foodborne illness;\nfood storage and safety;\ncanning basics;\ncanning acid foods;\ncanning low-acid foods;\nfreeze drying foods;\npickled and fermented foods;\npreserving jams and jellies;\nfreezing foods; and\ndrying food products.\n\nWhat does the training cost?\n$325 per person (limited financial assistance available). \nWhat are Master Food Preserver Volunteer experiences?\nAfter completing your training\, you will have an opportunity to choose your volunteer experiences. The volunteer commitment can be fulfilled by: \n\nhelping others to learn\, and provide research-based information from Uº£½ÇÉçÇø Extension\nproviding information at local farmers’ markets\, fairs\, or community events\nconducting presentations and workshops as part of a team or on your own for community groups and schools\npreparing educational displays and writing articles for newsletters\, newspapers\, etc.\n\n\n2026 Master Food Preserver Volunteer Course\nLocation: Skowhegan High School and Cooperative Extension in Somerset County\, Skowhegan\, º£½ÇÉçÇø \nDates/Topics:*  \n\nJune 18: Introduction\, Freeze Drying & Winter Storage Techniques\nJune 23: Jams & Jellies\nJuly 14: Drying & Preserving Herbs\nJuly 28: Pressure Canning & Freezing Vegetables\nAugust 4: Pickling & Fermenting\nAugust 11: Canning Acidic Foods & Freezing Fruit\nAugust 18: Tomatoes & Tomato Products\nAugust 25: Final Exam\n\nTime: 1:00-4:30 p.m. \nWorkshop Leader: Kathy Savoie\, MS\, RD\, Extension Educator \n*Topics are subject to change based on seasonal produce availability. \nTo Apply:\n\n\n\n\nApplication and letter of recommendation are due Friday\, May 1\, 2026 before 4:30PM.\n\nApply here!  \n\n\n\n 
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LOCATION:Uº£½ÇÉçÇø Cooperative Extension Somerset County\, 7 County Drive\, Skowhegan\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Uº£½ÇÉçÇø Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
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SUMMARY:Pasture Walk Series- Hodgdon
DESCRIPTION:University of º£½ÇÉçÇø Cooperative Extension\, in partnership with Southern Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District’s Field Talks\, will host the second event of the annual Pasture Walk Series from 3–5 p.m. on Tuesday\, July 14\, at Duff Farm\, 525 White Settlement Road in Hodgdon. \nThis second stop shifts the series’ focus toward large-scale organic production and soil preservation in Aroostook County. As the region’s largest dairy operation\, Duff Family Farm manages chemical-free\, organic milk production from Holstein and Jersey-cross cattle\, alongside small-scale beef and egg production. \nA primary focus of this walk will be the intersection of livestock pastures and crop fields. Attendees will see how strategic tilling and crop rotations with corn and small grains impact overall soil health and pasture longevity. Extension Forage Educator Jaime Garzon and members of the Duff family will lead discussions on maintaining nutrient balance in organic soils and navigating mid-summer forage deficits. This session is geared for producers looking to scale up their grazing systems or integrate row crops with livestock. \nThe º£½ÇÉçÇø Pasture Walk Series is free and open to all\, including both beginner and experienced farmers. To register\, visit the event webpage. For additional event details\, contact Angela Wotton at 207-254-4126. To request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Melissa Libby Babcock at 207.581.2788 or melissa.libby1@maine.edu. Additional stops in the Pasture Walk Series include Waldoboro on July 18\, Bethel on July 22 and Leeds on August 14. Full details are available on the series webpage.
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LOCATION:Duff Farm\, 525 White Settlement Road .\, Hodgdon\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Uº£½ÇÉçÇø Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
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