ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is inviting the public to the virtual 2023 Horticulture Keynote on the Wabanaki perspective on foodways at noon on Thursday, Nov. 16. Anthony Sutton, Passamaquoddy from Sipayik and assistant professor of Native American studies and food systems at the University of Maine, will present “History, Health Disparities, and […]
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Online course on QuickBooks for farms, agriculture businesses to begin Nov. 6
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free QuickBooks Online course tailored specifically for small farms and agriculture businesses. The four-night course will be held at 6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 6, 8, 13 and 15. Designed for farm and agriculture business owners seeking to implement a robust accounting […]
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Virtual workshop series to enhance youth development, inclusion to begin Nov. 8
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Northeast Regional Volunteer Connection is offering a series of virtual interactive workshops aimed at empowering volunteers and leaders to create inclusive and supportive environments for youth. The free workshops, to be held from November to April via Zoom, will cover a range of topics including LGBTQ+ […]
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Orono center to host hybrid talk on growing Maine’s clean energy economy Nov. 6
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a hybrid talk, Growing Maine’s Clean Energy Economy Through Workforce Development and Innovation at 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6. All talks in the Mitchell Center’s Sustainability Talks series are free and are offered both remotely via […]
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Mitchell Center to host hybrid talk on agroecology Oct. 30
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is set to host a hybrid talk, Transforming Food Systems through Agroecology at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30. All talks in the Mitchell Center’s Sustainability Talks series are free and offered both remotely via Zoom and in person at […]
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Online 4-H weaving club helps youth get creative
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer an online Weaving SPIN (SPecial INterest) Club for youth interested in learning about the world of fiber and textiles and expanding their creative skills. The club will meet at 4 p.m. on Oct. 24 and 26 and Nov. 2, 14 and 16. Geared toward […]
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Online workshop about growing small fruit on farms to begin Oct. 17
Registration is required by Friday, Oct. 13.
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Center to host hybrid talk on lake association deliberations Oct. 16
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is set to host a talk, “’Productive Disagreement’ at the Lake: The Role of Deliberation in Lake Associations” at 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16. All talks in the Mitchell Center’s Sustainability Talks series are free and offered both […]
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4-H to offer Ag Ambassador program this fall
Register on the program website by Oct. 11.
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Girl Scouts of Maine offers early registration for Nov. 4 Orono conference
Registration ends Monday, Oct. 23