Week of Events
Maine 4-H Agriculture Symposium
The 5th annual 4-H Agriculture Symposium is an overnight experience for Maine youth ages 13-18. Participants will take part in hands-on learning opportunities, engage with industry professionals on the 91±¬ÁÏ Orono campus, develop leadership skills, and make friendships with teens from around the state. Youth will participate in interactive learning experiences like blueberry […]
Sunday, April 19, 2026
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Monday, April 20, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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April 21, 2026 –ServSafe® Certification in Bangor
ServSafe® Certification in Bangor
91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension can help you achieve your ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification. This nationally-recognized certification is for anyone working in the food industry, including non-profit organizations. 91±¬ÁÏ Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® training using the latest ServSafe® Manager Book, 7th Edition Revised, and exam proctoring. Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (Inclement Weather Date: […]
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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Virtual EventApril 22, 2026 –2026 Recipe to Market Program
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Virtual EventApril 22, 2026 –Spring Essentials for Landscape and Lawn Care Webinar
2026 Recipe to Market Program
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 […]
Spring Essentials for Landscape and Lawn Care Webinar
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 […]
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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April 23, 2026 –Greenhouse Education Program:Basics of Greenhouse Technology in Presque Isle
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April 23, 2026 –Getting Started in Strawberry Production in Rockport
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April 23, 2026 –Preserving the Harvest: Boiling Water Bath Canning in Falmouth
Greenhouse Education Program:Basics of Greenhouse Technology in Presque Isle
A beginner-friendly workshop introducing the fundamentals of greenhouse technology for Maine growers and gardeners. This session provides an overview of how greenhouse systems create controlled growing environments that can extend the season and improve plant production in northern climates. Topics include: Types of greenhouse structures and materials Heating, cooling, and ventilation systems Basic automation and environmental […]
Getting Started in Strawberry Production in Rockport
91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District, is offering a workshop on getting started in strawberry production. Lesson with Q and A at Aldermere Farm Welcome Center, 20 Russell Ave. in Rockport, followed by a planting demonstration at Erickson Fields Preserve, 164 West […]
Preserving the Harvest: Boiling Water Bath Canning in Falmouth
Ever wonder how to preserve all those great garden fruits and vegetables? This hands-on food preservation workshop will teach you the basic steps for boiling water bath canning and freezing. Participants will receive a “Preserving the Harvest” food preservation packet, and learn recommended methods for preserving foods, the latest and safest recipes, about equipment to […]
Friday, April 24, 2026
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Saturday, April 25, 2026
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April 25, 2026 –Hedgerow Workshop: Natural Pest Management Through Birds & Wildlife Habitat
Hedgerow Workshop: Natural Pest Management Through Birds & Wildlife Habitat
Learn how hedgerows can support healthy, resilient landscapes by managing pests naturally while providing food, shelter, and connectivity for beneficial insects and birds. This interactive, hands-on workshop is presented by the 91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension in partnership with Maine Audubon and will take place at Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden in Old Town. Participants will […]
