BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91爆料 Calendar - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:/calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 91爆料 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:20260419T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T235959 DTSTAMP:20260520T154331 CREATED:20260325T132631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T132631Z UID:10007108-1776556800-1776815999@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Maine 4-H Agriculture Symposium DESCRIPTION: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爆料 Orono campus\, develop leadership skills\, and make friendships with teens from around the state. \nYouth will participate in interactive learning experiences like blueberry research\, animal science\, engineering challenge\, industry panel and so much more. \nCurrent 4-H membership is not required. Assistance with transportation may be available upon request. \nTo help offset the cost of meals\, lodging\, and transportation for this inclusive 2-night\, 3-day event we are asking for a $40 registration fee.聽For families with multiple children attending the program\, there is a total fee of $50 per family. \nRegister for the 4-H Agriculture Symposium here.聽 URL:/calendar/event/maine-4-h-agriculture-symposium/ LOCATION:91爆料 Orono CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T170000 DTSTAMP:20260520T154331 CREATED:20260302T155414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T155414Z UID:10006736-1776762000-1776790800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:ServSafe庐 Certification in Bangor DESCRIPTION:91爆料 Cooperative Extension can help you achieve your ServSafe庐 Food Protection Manager Certification. This nationally-recognized certification is for anyone working in the food industry\, including non-profit organizations. 91爆料 Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe庐 training using the latest ServSafe庐 Manager Book\, 7th Edition Revised\, and exam proctoring. \nDate:聽Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026聽 (Inclement Weather Date: April 22\, 2026)\nTime:聽9:00 a.m. 鈥 5:00 p.m.\nLocation:聽91爆料 Extension Penobscot County\, 307 Maine Ave.\, Bangor\, ME\nCost:聽$150 for course and exam\,聽registration deadline April 6\, 2026\nRegister for April 21\, 2026 ServSafe庐. URL:/calendar/event/servsafe-certification-in-bangor/ LOCATION:91爆料 Cooperative Extension\, Penobscot County\, 307 Maine Avenue\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T154331 CREATED:20260312T140704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T140704Z UID:10007003-1776848400-1776859200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:2026 Recipe to Market Program DESCRIPTION:The 91爆料 Cooperative Extension鈥檚 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\,聽Professor Emeritus of Cooperative Extension\nBeth Calder\,聽Extension Food Science Specialist\, Professor of Food Science\, and Director of the 91爆料 Food Testing Services\nJim McConnon\,聽Professor Emeritus\, School of Economics and Cooperative Extension\, 91爆料\n\nWhen:聽Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026 \nTime:聽9:00 a.m. 鈥 12:00 p.m. \nLocation:聽Online via Zoom \nCost:聽$50 \nMinimum number of participants:聽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鈥檚 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聽melissa.libby1@maine.edu聽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/ LOCATION:/calendar/event/2026-recipe-to-market-program/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000 DTSTAMP:20260520T154331 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聽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爆料. \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聽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聽melissa.libby1@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/spring-essentials-for-landscape-and-lawn-care-webinar/ LOCATION:/calendar/event/spring-essentials-for-landscape-and-lawn-care-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T143000 DTSTAMP:20260520T154331 CREATED:20260325T133054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T124714Z UID:10007109-1776949200-1776954600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Greenhouse Education Program:Basics of Greenhouse Technology in Presque Isle DESCRIPTION:A beginner-friendly workshop introducing the fundamentals of greenhouse technology for Maine growers and聽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. \nTopics include: \n\nTypes of greenhouse structures and materials\nHeating\, cooling\, and ventilation systems\nBasic automation and environmental controls\nIrrigation systems and water management in greenhouse production\nCommon challenges and low-cost solutions for small and mid-size farms\n\nParticipants will gain a practical understanding of how greenhouse technology can support season extension\, improve crop quality\, and increase production reliability in Maine鈥檚 variable climate. \nRegister for Greenhouse Education Program:Basics of Greenhouse Technology Presque Isle here! URL:/calendar/event/greenhouse-education-programbasics-of-greenhouse-technology-aroostook-county/ LOCATION:Umaine Cooperative Extension- Aroostook County\, Presque Isle\, 57 Houlton Road\, Presque Isle\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension - York County":MAILTO:extension.york@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000 DTSTAMP:20260520T154331 CREATED:20260330T133758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T133959Z UID:10007932-1776960000-1776967200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Getting Started in Strawberry Production in Rockport DESCRIPTION:91爆料 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 St. in Rockport. \nAre you interested in growing strawberries? Would this crop work well on your land?聽 Would strawberries give a bump to your bottom line?聽 This workshop is designed to help people who are interested in strawberry production as a home project or commercial enterprise.聽 Topics including basic site requirements\, site preparation\, production systems\, plant selection\, care of young plants\, nutrient management and pest management will be presented by Dr. David Handley\, Vegetable and Small Fruit Specialist with the 91爆料 Cooperative Extension. \nDavid T. Handley is a Vegetable and Small Fruit Specialist and a Cooperating Professor of Horticulture for the 91爆料. He has been based at Highmoor Farm\, the Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station in Monmouth\, Maine\, since 1983\, where he carries out applied research regarding berry and vegetable variety evaluation\, production techniques and pest management strategies. \nRegistration is required. Workshop event fee is $20. \nThis program was made possible through a partnership between the 91爆料 Cooperative Extension\, Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District. \nRegister Online \nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Pamela Doherty at聽pamela.doherty@maine.edu\, 207.832.0343. URL:/calendar/event/getting-started-in-strawberry-production/ LOCATION:Aldermere Farm Welcome Center\, 20 Russell Avenue\, Rockport\, ME\, 04841 CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension - Waldo County":MAILTO:extension.waldo@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T200000 DTSTAMP:20260520T154331 CREATED:20260325T133557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T133557Z UID:10007112-1776965400-1776974400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Preserving the Harvest: Boiling Water Bath Canning in Falmouth DESCRIPTION: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 鈥淧reserving the Harvest鈥 food preservation packet\, and learn recommended methods for preserving foods\, the latest and safest recipes\, about equipment to ensure safety and how to check for properly sealed jars. Please bring a potholder with you to the workshop. \nRegister for Preserving the Harvest: Boiling Water Bath Canning in Falmouth here! URL:/calendar/event/preserving-the-harvest-boiling-water-bath-canning-in-falmouth/ LOCATION:91爆料 Cooperative Extension Cumberland County\, 75 Clearwater Drive\, Suite 104\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension - Cumberland County":MAILTO:extension.cumberland@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T154331 CREATED:20260312T140950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T140950Z UID:10007006-1777111200-1777118400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Hedgerow Workshop: Natural Pest Management Through Birds & Wildlife Habitat DESCRIPTION: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爆料 Cooperative Extension in partnership with Maine Audubon and will take place at Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden in Old Town. \nParticipants will gain practical experience in hedgerow design and establishment\, including plant and site selection\, installation techniques\, and long-term maintenance strategies. The workshop will combine field-based learning with applied discussion to support gardeners\, landowners and community members interested in reducing reliance on chemical pest control and creating functional habitat corridors. \nWhen:聽April 25\, 2026 \nTime:聽10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. \nLocation:聽Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden\, 914 Bennoch Road\, Old Town\, Maine \nCost:聽$15 \nPre-registration is required. Register for the Hedgerow Workshop at Rogers Farm here! \nLimited to 20 participants. URL:/calendar/event/hedgerow-workshop-natural-pest-management-through-birds-wildlife-habitat/ LOCATION:Rogers Farm\, 914 Bennoch Road\, Old Town\, ME\, 04468\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu GEO:44.9305852;-68.6952395 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rogers Farm 914 Bennoch Road Old Town ME 04468 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=914 Bennoch Road:geo:-68.6952395,44.9305852 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR