Week of Events
Sunday, March 29, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, March 30, 2026
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March 30, 2026 –Meat & Poultry HACCP
Meat & Poultry HACCP
In this two and a half-day course you will learn the fundamentals of Meat and Poultry HACCP. The course provides participants with hands-on experience in developing a HACCP Plan. We welcome not only Meat and Poultry processors, but also any other food processors seeking HACCP certification and knowledge. *This course is an International HACCP Alliance […]
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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March 31, 2026 –Meat & Poultry HACCP
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March 31, 2026 –Buying & Selling Local: Farm Marketing Strategies and Wholesale Perspectives in Farmington
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Virtual EventMarch 31, 2026 –Spring Gardening Webinar Series: Helping Food Security from Your Backyard
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Virtual EventMarch 31, 2026 –Maine Agriculture Mediation Program Spring Book Club
Meat & Poultry HACCP
In this two and a half-day course you will learn the fundamentals of Meat and Poultry HACCP. The course provides participants with hands-on experience in developing a HACCP Plan. We welcome not only Meat and Poultry processors, but also any other food processors seeking HACCP certification and knowledge. *This course is an International HACCP Alliance […]
Buying & Selling Local: Farm Marketing Strategies and Wholesale Perspectives in Farmington
Register for Buying and Selling Local here! Agenda 9:30–10:00 a.m.: Registration 10:00–11:00 a.m.: How to Develop a Marketing Strategy for Your Farm Business (Brett Johnson, 91±¬ÁÏ Extension) 11:00–11:45 a.m.: Finding Your Brand Voice (Heather Holland, Somerset Soil and Water Conservation District) 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Lunch and networking 12:30–1:15 p.m.: Wholesale Marketing and Best Practices Farmer Panel (Guest panel with local […]
Spring Gardening Webinar Series: Helping Food Security from Your Backyard
Home gardeners can play a meaningful role in strengthening local food security. This webinar will provide a brief overview of our Harvest for Hunger efforts and walk through the key steps, from choosing what to grow and planting, to harvesting, distribution, and reporting your donation at the end of the season. You’ll also hear from […]
Maine Agriculture Mediation Program Spring Book Club
Want to turn that bad feeling in the pit of your stomach and avoidance into a productive, learning conversation at home and on the job?! Join our no-cost, virtual book club focused on Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most (3rd Edition) written by communication experts and based on data from the Harvard Negotiation […]
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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April 1, 2026 –2026 Maine Invasive Species Network Meeting
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April 1, 2026 –Meat & Poultry HACCP
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April 1, 2026 –Individual Blueberry Farm – Extension Office Hours – Waldoboro
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Virtual EventApril 1, 2026 –4-H Intro to Artificial Intelligence Club
2026 Maine Invasive Species Network Meeting
Join us for the 2026 Maine Invasive Species Network Meeting! Invasive species threaten our agriculture, landscapes, natural resources, and even our health. The Maine Invasive Species Network (MISN) meeting is where Maine’s invasive species professionals come to learn and collaborate. MISN’s goal is to ensure a strong, well-connected cadre of practitioners, researchers, and educators. This benefits everyone with a stake […]
Meat & Poultry HACCP
In this two and a half-day course you will learn the fundamentals of Meat and Poultry HACCP. The course provides participants with hands-on experience in developing a HACCP Plan. We welcome not only Meat and Poultry processors, but also any other food processors seeking HACCP certification and knowledge. *This course is an International HACCP Alliance […]
Individual Blueberry Farm – Extension Office Hours – Waldoboro
Dr. Calderwood will be present at Extension Offices across the wild blueberry growing regions of Maine this spring for one-on-one free consultations. Sign up for an hour and a half time slot to discuss anything from field management, business planning, how to get started with a new field, expertise on a particular subject, to sharing […]
4-H Intro to Artificial Intelligence Club
The 4-H Intro to Artificial Intelligence Club will provide an introduction to what artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are. This will be a 6 session series for ages 9+ that focuses on the foundations of AI, including introduction to AI, pattern recognition, human versus machine learning, AI in daily life and ethical awareness. Participants […]
Thursday, April 2, 2026
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April 2, 2026 –4-H: It’s Wild! Explore the Maine Blueberry Industry
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Virtual EventApril 2, 2026 –Hedgerows for Resilient Landscapes Webinar
4-H: It’s Wild! Explore the Maine Blueberry Industry
With special guest Paul Sweetland of Union, a lifelong producer of Maine wild blueberries, we will look into the history, changing industry, plants, and new ways of thinking about land use challenges of Maine Wild Blueberry production. We will also taste and compare wild and highbush blueberries, along with their different uses. When: Thursday, April 2, 2026 Time: 3:30 […]
Hedgerows for Resilient Landscapes Webinar
Discover how hedgerows can strengthen home and community landscapes by supporting biodiversity, improving habitat connectivity and promoting natural pest management. This two-part learning series, offered in partnership with Maine Audubon and the 91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension, combines virtual instruction with hands-on fieldwork at the Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden in Old Town. Participants will explore plant selection, site preparation, installation […]
Friday, April 3, 2026
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Virtual EventApril 3, 2026 –Food Safety Webinar Series: Electronic and In-Person Food Safety Training
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April 3, 2026 –Individual Blueberry Farm – Extension Office Hours – Belfast
Food Safety Webinar Series: Electronic and In-Person Food Safety Training
The 91±¬ÁÏ Extension Food Safety Webinar Series is a monthly, expert-led educational series focused on practical food safety, regulatory compliance, and product innovation across the food system. Sessions cover topics such as electronic record-keeping, workforce training, chemical safety, food adulteration prevention, seafood pathogen detection, audit readiness, product development, environmental air quality, and alternative protein innovations. […]
Individual Blueberry Farm – Extension Office Hours – Belfast
Dr. Calderwood will be present at Extension Offices across the wild blueberry growing regions of Maine this spring for one-on-one free consultations. Sign up for an hour and a half time slot to discuss anything from field management, business planning, how to get started with a new field, expertise on a particular subject, to sharing […]
Saturday, April 4, 2026
No events on this day.
