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College student food, housing insecurity focus of Oct. 23 webinar

The Maine Hunger Dialogue will convene by webinar from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 23, according to a news release from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Orono. With a focus on food and housing insecurities experienced by college students, speakers will address best practices for campuses, discuss the results of a statewide […]

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Food safety plan development for small businesses webinar set

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop for small-scale food producers about compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, according to a news release from the UMaine extension based in Orono. Intended for small food entrepreneurs, farm market managers and directors of shared-use kitchens, this […]

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UMaine Extension, MOFGA offer webinar on decorating with nature Oct. 21

Using the colors and textures of fall to decorate at home is the focus of a webinar from University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association set from noon Wednesday, Oct. 21, according to a news release from the Orono-based extension office. “Decorating with Nature for Fall” topics include plants […]

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Maine AgrAbility to host virtual state fair on social media Oct. 20

Maine AgrAbility in Farmington will feature success stories and resources for farmers and other agricultural workers in a day-long virtual state fair Tuesday, Oct. 20 on Facebook and Twitter, according to a news release from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Maine AgrAbility provides assistance, education and support to agricultural workers with disabilities. Events during […]