BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91±¬ÁÏ Calendar - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:91±¬ÁÏ Calendar X-ORIGINAL-URL:/calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 91±¬ÁÏ Calendar REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T120000 DTSTAMP:20260622T072021 CREATED:20260312T140704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T140704Z UID:10007003-1776848400-1776859200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:2026 Recipe to Market Program DESCRIPTION:The 91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension’s popular three-hour workshop\, Recipe to Market\, covers the basics to take a favorite recipe or idea and start a food business. This workshop will introduce participants to important topics\, such as an overview of the specialty foods industry\, business basics to consider\, and an overview of the product development process\, licensing and regulations\, and food safety concerns. This workshop is intended for individuals\, entrepreneurs\, and/or farmers interested in starting a home-based\, specialty food business. \n*This program does not cover herbal supplements\, commercial processing (including dairy\, meat\, beverage\, or juice manufacturing) or pet treats/foods. \nRecipe to Market course instructors include: \n\nLouis Bassano\, Professor Emeritus of Cooperative Extension\nBeth Calder\, Extension Food Science Specialist\, Professor of Food Science\, and Director of the 91±¬ÁÏ Food Testing Services\nJim McConnon\, Professor Emeritus\, School of Economics and Cooperative Extension\, 91±¬ÁÏ\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nCost: $50 \nMinimum number of participants: 10* \nRegister for Recipe to Market here! Registration deadline is April 20\, 2026. \n*We reserve the right to reschedule this program if the minimum number of participants has not been met. \nOnce registered\, you will receive an email with a Zoom link a week before the class and an agenda and instructor handouts. \nPlease Note: \nRegistered participants will benefit from the flexibility of accessing the recording at a later date if they are unable to attend the in-person event. However\, it’s important to note that the recording will be accessible for two weeks. \nIf you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program\, please call Melissa Libby at 207.581.2788 or email 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. URL:/calendar/event/2026-recipe-to-market-program/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/2026-recipe-to-market-program/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000 DTSTAMP:20260622T072021 CREATED:20260403T192110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T192627Z UID:10007966-1776877200-1776884400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Spring Essentials for Landscape and Lawn Care Webinar DESCRIPTION:Spring Essentials for Landscape and Lawn Care is designed for individuals interested in improving landscape and lawn care practices for the upcoming season. Topics include spring landscape preparation\, soil health\, pest and weed management and integrated pest management strategies for turf. The presenter is Manjot Sidhu\, assistant Extension professor of horticulture and ornamental horticulture specialist at the 91±¬ÁÏ. \nThis session is eligible for 2 Maine Board of Pesticides Control recertification credits. \nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link. More information and registration are available on the Spring Essentials for Landscape and Lawn Care program webpage. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Melissa Libby Babcock at 207.581.2788 or melissa.libby1@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/spring-essentials-for-landscape-and-lawn-care-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/spring-essentials-for-landscape-and-lawn-care-webinar/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR