University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County

• 4-H Clubs

• 4-H Volunteer Training

• Short-term Programs for Youth

• After-school Programs

• Resources and Information for 4-H Volunteers

More about 4-H

Aging
Programs available

• Washington County Senior Companion Program

• Volunteer Program for Older Adults Interested in Helping Others Maximize Their Independence

• Train-the-Trainer Educational Programs for the Older Adult Population

• Maine's Aging Population

• National Senior Companion Program

More about Senior Companion Program

Blueberries and Cranberries
Programs available

• Cranberry Development

• Blueberry Production

• Referrals

          More about Blueberries
          More about Cranberries

Community Development
Programs available

• Community Forums

Family
Programs available

• Public Workshops

• Public Programming -- Positive Parenting Educational Training

• Extension Homemaker Group

Forestry and Wildlife
Programs available

• Maine Forestry and Wildlife

More about Forestry and Wildlife

Gardening
Programs available

• Maine Master Gardener Program

• Individual Consultation for Vegetable Gardening/Horticulture

• Insect and Plant Disease Identification and Control

• Information and Consultation on Horticultural Therapy

• Adaptive Horticultural Techniques/Tools

More about Gardening

Home-Based Business Management
Programs available

• Washington County Small and Home-Based Business Program

• Workshops

• Individual Consultation to Individual's Office and Telephone Consultations

• Business Clinics

• Washington County Business Conference and Marketplace

Maine Extension Homemakers Council

Nutrition and Food
Programs available

• Food Safety, Food Preservation and Testing for Pressure Canner Gauge Accuracy

• Maine Food Safety

• Home-Based Food/Nutrition Education

• Eat Well Nutrition Education Program

• Public Workshops on Cutting Fat, Sodium, Cholesterol and Weight Management

• Public Programs on Cooking for One/Two Persons

• Food Budgeting

• Learn-by-Mail Nutrition Education

More about Food and Health

Pest Management
Programs available

• Forms for Pesticide Application and Recertification

• Pest Management

Washington County Extension Association

Water Quality
Programs available

• Forms for Home Well Water Testing

• Referrals

• Water Quality