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University of Maine Cooperative Extension Cumberland County Office

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Cumberland County Newsletter (includes Farm Scoop and The Safety Zone)
(This newsletter is distributed via email unless a paper copy is requested.)
for more information or to subscribe
NOTE: Garden Clippings has been replaced by our new newsletter, Maine Home Garden News, available monthly from March through October in either electronic or print formats. for more information

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Tidewater Farm Regional Learning Center: find out more!

Contact UMaine Cooperative Extension Cumberland County Office:
PO Box 9300
15 Chamberlain Ave.
Portland, ME 04104-9300
Phone: (207) 780-4205 or
800-287-1471 (in Maine)
FAX: (207) 780-4382
E-mail: cecmb@umext.maine.edu


Office hours: weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Educational programs offered in Cumberland County

University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County gives local residents access to the resources and expertise of the University of Maine. Through educational programs, publications, and events, UMaine Extension delivers unbiased, research-based information to Cumberland County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site, or contact us by e-mail or phone.

4-H/Youth Development
Programs available

More about 4-H

Agriculture
Programs available

  • Soil Testing Materials/Plant Tissue Analysis
  • Commercial Agriculture
  • Small Scale Farming
  • Farmers’ Discussion Groups
  • Sampling Tools (soil and forage - available for loan)
  • Marketing Informational Assistance
  • Farm Tractor Safety Course
  • Agricultural Plans
  • Farm Based Enterprise Information (herb growers/dairy farmers/beef farmers)
  • Full and Part-time Farmers/Growers
  • Farmers Market Support
  • Hair Sheep Research Project

More about Agriculture

Forestry and Wildlife
Programs available

More about Forestry and Wildlife
Be sure to visit our

Library of Educational Links to Forestry, Wood, and Wildlife Resources

Gardening
Programs available

More about Gardening

Maine Extension Homemakers Council

Nutrition and Food
Programs available

  • Eat Well Nutrition Programs
    • Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
    • Maine Family Nutrition Program (MFNP)
  • 10 Steps to Good Nutrition: A Learn-by-Mail Program
  • Plant-A-Row for the Hungry

More about Food and Health

Senior Companion Program


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