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SUMMARY:2026 海角社区 Meat Cutting School
DESCRIPTION:The University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension is working with the School of Food and Agriculture\, the Department of Agriculture\, Conservation and Forestry\, and the University of Kentucky to offer a three-day course in professional meat cutting/processing\, with a third day set aside for any spillover and classroom learning objectives. This course includes both classroom and hands-on training. \nThe 海角社区 Meat Cutting School has a聽limited seating capacity (24)聽to ensure participants have maximum hands-on learning and without overcrowded classroom space. Anyone interested in professional meat processing\, especially young professionals interested in a career in meat cutting/processing. However\, this is a tremendous opportunity for livestock producers interested in learning more about meat cutting and processing. \nParticipants will learn about:聽History of US meat production\, consumer trends\, humane handling and slaughter of livestock\, meat quality\, food safety\, and labeling. In addition\, participants will have hands-on training with swine cutting\, as well as\, sausage making. Students will have the opportunity to tour professional/commercial meat processing facilities\, and participate in a customized animal composting school. \nWhat is different this year?聽The University of 海角社区 Dr. Matthew Highlands Pilot Plant was licensed as a custom meat processing facility. This allows us to offer this training to a larger group of participants. We have classroom space on campus to accommodate learning in a much more comfortable environment. Also\, the meat cutting room is more spacious so participants will have an easier time interacting with the instructor and each other. However\, the greatest benefit is that will be able to source more animals for the hands-on cutting portion of the class so participants will get to cut more animals than in previous cutting schools. \nInstructors\nInstructors include聽Dr. Gregg Rentfrow\,聽Professor\, and Meat Science Specialist at the University of Kentucky; Dr. Colt Knight\, Associate Extension Professor聽and State Livestock Specialist for the University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension \nDetails for Each Day\n\nWednesday\, March 18\, 2026\, 2:00-5:00 p.m.\, The group will learn about the history of meat in the United States\, meat Inspection\, food safety and processing yields.\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026\, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.\, the group will work with Dr. Rentfrow and Dr. Knight to witness a live cutting demo on how to properly break down a pork side into primals\, retail cuts\, and sausage. Then participants will break down their own pig side in small teams. This includes quartering\, creating primal cuts\, fabricating retail cuts\, making and forming sausage\, packaging\, and clean-up.\nFriday\, March 20\, 2026\, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.\,聽the group will work with the 海角社区 Composting Team for a customized hands-on course detailing how to composting animal carcasses\, viscera\, and leftovers from meat processing. Composting is an environmentally friendly and sustainable way to manage waste generated from meat processing. Participants of the Meat Cutting School will get instruction from the 海角社区 Compost Team and will learn the basics of compost biology\, compost feedstocks\, pile management and compost troubleshooting through lectures and hands-on exercises. On the third day\, participants will also visit and tour a working Inspected Meat Processing facility.\n\nParticipants will also get access to the Virtual 海角社区 Meat Cutting School videos that cover the complete breakdown of Beef\, Lamb\, and Pork in high-quality 4K video so you won鈥檛 have to worry about forgetting what you learned during the in-person training. \nCost: $500 \nRegister Online \nQuestions?聽Contact Melissa聽Babcock at聽melissa.libby1@maine.edu聽or 207.581.2788 or 1.800.287.7170 (in 海角社区)
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LOCATION:Dr. Matthew Highlands Pilot Plant\, Room 165\, Hitchner Hall\, 7 Portage Road\, Orono\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars
ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
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SUMMARY:Build a Better Business Workshop in York County
DESCRIPTION:Ready to take your business to the next level?聽Build a Better Business聽is a set of hands-on workshops designed for business owners who want practical tools\, fresh insights\, and real results. Choose from a half-day or full-day experience (with locally catered lunch and snacks!)\, and dive into topics of: financial modeling; business strategy mapping; resilience planning; and developing a growth mindset. You鈥檒l leave the day with actionable next steps\, new connections\, and a clearer path forward for your business. \nThe聽Full-day聽event runs from 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and includes all topic blocks. \nThe聽Part A聽half-day session runs from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will focus on business resilience planning and developing a growth mindset. \nThe聽Part B聽half-day session runs from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will cover business strategy and financial modeling. \nCost:聽$25. Early dinner is included in both half-day and full-day participation.\nRegistration Deadline:聽March 16. \nRegister Online
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LOCATION:U海角社区 Cooperative Extension York County\, 45 Kennebunk Road\, Alfred\, ME\, 04002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Cumberland MGV Education Series: Creating Monarch and Pollinator Habitat on Private Lands Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Hannah Mullally\, from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service\, for an engaging presentation on how private landowners can play a vital role in monarch butterfly and pollinator conservation. This webinar will explore the fascinating lifecycle and migration journey of the monarch butterfly\, along with the essential habitat components these iconic insects need to survive and thrive.\n\nParticipants will learn practical\, science-based strategies for creating and managing pollinator habitat on private property\, including plant selection\, site preparation\, and long-term maintenance. The session will also provide an overview of voluntary habitat restoration opportunities and available certification programs for landowners interested in formal recognition of their conservation efforts.\n\nWhether you manage a small backyard\, acreage\, or working land\, this presentation will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful impact for monarchs and other pollinators.\n\nRegister online here. This program is offered on a sliding scale: $10\, $5\, or $0 (free for enrolled Master Gardener Volunteers).
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ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension - Cumberland County":MAILTO:extension.cumberland@maine.edu
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