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🐑🐐 Small Ruminant Parasite Management IntensiveAre parasites causing problems in your flock or herd, or do you want to b...
09/03/2026

🐑🐐 Small Ruminant Parasite Management Intensive

Are parasites causing problems in your flock or herd, or do you want to be better prepared to identify and manage them?
Join us for a hands-on workshop designed for sheep, goat, llama, and alpaca producers! Learn about common internal parasites, including lungworms and the often deadly meningeal worm, and gain practical experience with parasite management tools. Build your confidence in making evidence-based parasite management decisions to improve the health and productivity of your animals!
🔬 Participants will practice:
• Performing f***l egg counts using a microscope
• Using the FAMACHA protocol to assess anemia and barber pole worm risk
• Setting up a diagnostic tool for lungworm detection
• Identifying signs of parasitic disease
• Developing targeted treatment and pasture management strategies
Participants will become FAMACHA-certified and will take home a DIY Baermann apparatus. Farmers are encouraged to bring a fresh f***l sample from one animal to examine. Lunch is provided!
📅 Choose from two locations (event links below):

📍 October 4, 2026 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
UMaine Extension Somerset County Office
Skowhegan, Maine
https://extension.umaine.edu/.../small-ruminant-parasite.../

📍 October 18, 2026 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
The Ecology School/ Riverbend Farm
S**o, Maine
https://extension.umaine.edu/.../small-ruminant-parasite.../
$45–$85 sliding scale

Applications due September 15, 2026!Are you passionate about making a difference in your community and eager to learn al...
08/11/2026

Applications due September 15, 2026!

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community and eager to learn alongside 4-H youth from across the country? Ignite by 4-H 2027 is your chance to grow as a leader, deepen your knowledge in an area that excites you, and make your mark on the future of 4-H in Maine.

We’re seeking 20 motivated Maine 4-H youth (ages 14–18) to represent our state at the Ignite by 4-H in Washington, D.C. Delegates will work in a focus area group, participate in planning meetings, attend the national event, and collaborate to create a resource for younger Maine 4-Hers.

For more information and to apply, visit https://extension.umaine.edu/4h/2026/08/03/apply-for-the-2027-ignite-by-4-h-maine-team/

The 4-H event of the year is only a few weeks away! Acton Fair is August 27th - 30th. Come support our 4-H members by pa...
08/06/2026

The 4-H event of the year is only a few weeks away! Acton Fair is August 27th - 30th. Come support our 4-H members by patronizing the 4-H Food Booth for breakfast, lunch or dinner, watching the 4-H livestock shows, and viewing the exhibits on display at the 4-H Hall. We hope to see you there!

Hello Folks!We want to welcome you to the University of Maine Cooperative Extension York County Page! Formerly this page...
08/03/2026

Hello Folks!
We want to welcome you to the University of Maine Cooperative Extension York County Page! Formerly this page was used for 4-H in York County. We are transitioning to an office based page where you will learn of programming events, opportunities and knowledge in all aspects of Cooperative Extension in York County.
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