University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Knox and Lincoln Counties 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 Knox and Lincoln Counties 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
Programs available

• 4-H in Knox and Lincoln Counties

• Resources and Information for  4-H Leaders and Volunteers

• Youth Curricula Focused on Projects and Life Skills Development

• 4-H Teen Conference

• 4-H Volunteer Conference

• International Exchange

• Farm Tractor Safety Course Brochure

• Healthy Lifestyle
  
  More about 4-H

Commercial Agriculture and Composting
Programs available

• Maine Vegetable & Fruit School HTML

• Nutrient Management

• 3rd International Symposium - Management of Animal Carcass Tissue & Related Byproducts

• Farm Business Planning

• Composting

Family Living, Nutrition and Food Safety
Programs available

• Extension Homemakers

• Food, Nutrition, & Food Safety

• Food Preservation and Testing for Pressure Canner Gauge Accuracy

• Learn-by-Mail Nutrition Course
  
  More about Food and Health

Financial Management
Programs available

• Financial Management Individual Consultations

• Small & Home Based Business

• Workshops

Fisheries
Programs available

• Maine Soft-Shell Clam Advisory Council Support

• Phase I - Knox & Lincoln Counties Municipal Clam Management Program Support

• Collaborative Fisheries Management Workshops

• Phase II - Community-based Fisheries Management

• Nantucket Presentation [PowerPoint Presentation]

Gardening
Programs available

• Master Gardener Program

• Master Gardener Volunteers

• Insect and Plant Disease Identification and Control

• Soil Testing

  
  More about Gardening

Nutrition and Food
Programs available

• Food Safety

• Food Preservation and Testing for Pressure Canner Gauge Accuracy
• Learn-by-Mail Nutrition Course
  
  More about Food and Health

Parenting
Programs available

• Knox County Parent Education and Family Services Project

• Parenting Education

• Teen and Young Parent Program

• Parents as Teachers – Knox/Lincoln/Sagadahoc Count

Water Quality
Programs available

• Water Quality Monitoring

• Marine Habitat Monitoring

• Maine Healthy Beaches

• Publications