University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Piscataquis 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 Piscataquis 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

• 4-H in Piscataquis County

• Resources and Information for 4-H Leaders and Volunteers

• County 4-H Activities

  • Fall Fest

  • Exchange Trips

  • In-School Programs

  • Leader Training

• Environmental Education

• ABLE Program - Outdoor Leadership Development

More about 4-H

Agriculture
Programs available

• Soil Testing

• Commercial Sustainable Agriculture

• Small-Scale Farming

• Pasture Walks and Grazing Information

• Pesticide Application and Recertification

• Pest Identification Information

More about Agriculture

Business and Money Management
Programs available

• Small Business

• Family Money Management

• Farm Financial Record Keeping

• Home-Based Business

• Kids and Money

Family
Programs available

• Parenting

• Child Growth and Development

• Child Care

• Caring for Kids

• Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate

Forestry and Wildlife
Programs available

• Project Learning Tree

• Taking Care of Your Forest

• Yankee Woodlot Videotapes

• Great American Woodlot Tapes

• Timber Sale Packet

• Maple Syrup Information Kit

• Maine Department of Agriculture

• University of Maine Department of Forest Management

• Maine Forest Service

More about Forestry and Wildlife

Gardening
Programs available

• Gardening

• Home Horticulture

• Maine Master Gardener Program

• Pest Identification Information

More about Gardening

Maine Extension Homemakers Council

Nature, Heritage, Community
Programs available

• Tourism

• Community Tourism Planning

• Rural Tourism Opportunities

• Business Resources

Nutrition and Food
Programs available

• Health Promotion

• Healthful Eating Information

• Food Preservation Information

• Food Safety Resources

• Eat Well, a program for Healthy Eating

• 10 Steps to Good Nutrition: Learn by Mail

More about Food and Health

Senior Companion Program

Waste Management
Programs available

• Nutrient Management (Manure Management)

• Composting Education

• Manure Testing

Water Quality
Programs available

• Water Quality Education

• Well Water Testing