University of Maine Cooperative Extension
University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Kennebec County Office
125 State Street, 3rd Floor
Augusta, ME 04330
207-622-7546 phone
207-622-7548 fax
http://extension.umaine.edu/
For over 90 years, we've been putting university research to work in homes, businesses, farms, and communities-in every corner of Maine.
Some specific programs available in Kennebec County:
4-H/Youth Development
• Community 4-H Clubs
• 4-H Tractor Safety
• Public Speaking
• Team Building
• Afterschool 4-H Enrichment Programs
• Operation Military Kids
• 4-H Science
Agriculture
• Beginning farmer training
• Soil health and nutrient management
• Crop and livestock management
• Pest management and safe pesticide use
• Maine Compost School
Gardening & Horticulture
• Master Gardener Volunteers
• Maine Harvest for Hunger
• Growing vegetables, fruit, and ornamentals
• Garden pest identification
Nutrition & Food
• Eat Well Nutrition Education Program
• Nutrition Associates visit homes, schools and community groups to provide free practical hands-on education on nutrition, stretching food budgets, cooking and food safety for families who are eligible to receive SNAP benefits (formerly known as Food Stamps)
• Eat Well-by-Mail nutrition correspondence course for SNAP eligible adults
• Training programs for teachers, day care providers and others who want to learn how to improve nutrition and increase physical activity in children
• Pressure canner gauge testing
If you might be interested in working with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, click this button and request membership: