University of Maine Cooperative Extension in York 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 York 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 York County (community and school clubs)

• 4-H Volunteer Development

• Resources and Information for 4-H Leaders and Volunteers

• 4-H Scholarships

• National Programs for Youth

• Curricula Enrichment for Schools

• School-based Leadership Programs

• Vaughn Island Environmental Camp

More about 4-H

Family
Programs available

• The Gender Project

  • Turn Beauty Inside Out, Maine

• Self-esteem & Child Development

• Building Strong Families

Gardening
Programs available

• Home Gardening & Workshops

• Maine Master Gardener Program

More about Gardening

Horticulture
Programs available

• Composting Education

• New Farm Enterprises

• New Technologies

• Insect & Plant Disease Identification

• Marketing for Farms and Home Businesses

• Soil Testing

• Integrated Pest Management

Maine Extension Homemakers Council

Nutrition and Food
Programs available

• Maine Family Nutrition Program

• Maine Senior Nutrition Program

• Nutrition Learn-by-Mail Program

• Food Safety

• Food Preservation

• Farmers’ Markets

More about Food and Health

Senior Companion Program