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thecounty. me > 04/15/2026 > agriculture > extension-plans-sheep-and-goat-workshop

Extension plans sheep and goat workshop

18+ hour, 51+ min ago  (223+ words) University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a two-day sheep and goat clinic for farmers and 4-H youth." The event will be held from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. on Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3, at the Aroostook County Extension office at 57 Houlton Road…...

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thecounty. me > 08/08/2025 > events > umaine-extensions-annual-pasture-walk-series-comes-to-new-sweden

UMaine Extension's annual Pasture Walk Series comes to New Sweden

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (268+ words) NEW SWEDEN, Maine " University of Maine Cooperative Extension invites local farmers, service providers and agricultural stakeholders to the 2025 Maine Pasture Walk Series, an opportunity to explore and learn at five working farms throughout the state. The final stop in the…...

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thecounty. me > 07/07/2025 > community > littleton-student-gets-scholarship

Littleton student gets scholarship

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (136+ words) Farm Credit East, the Northeast's largest agricultural lender, recently awarded $88, 000 in higher education scholarships to 40 student recipients. Ryan Wright of Littleton was Aroostook County's only student awarded. He received a $2, 000 scholarship and will study agricultural science and agribusiness at the…...