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University of Maine Cooperative Extension demonstrates how to site and prepare your garden with food safety in mind.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension discusses food safety tips when shopping at your local farmers markets.

University of Maine Animal Health lab discusses its role in the state of Maine with testing eggs for salmonella. Information for Maine poultry operations and small backyard flocks.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension talks about different methods of keeping domestic and wild animals out of your garden.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension talks about Maine strawberry harvest and demonstrates how to pick your strawberries.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension discusses different types of water sources for your garden and how each can affect food safety.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension demonstrates how to freeze a wide variety of locally grown greens.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension demonstrates how to wash fruits and vegetables and reduce risk of food-borne illness.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension, with the UMaine Lobster Institute, identifies distinctive lobster characteristics, and shows how to safely boil, steam, and grill Maine's most famous…

University of Maine Cooperative Extension demonstrates how to use and preserve Maine-grown cranberries.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension demonstrates how to make homemade strawberry jam or jellies.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension on checking your refrigerated foods once the power comes back on to make sure food is safe to use. Also provides a reminder to check canned food best by…

University of Maine Cooperative Extension demonstrates how to make & store your own baby food using fruits or vegetables.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension discusses onions, onion harvest, and onion storage.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension talks about storing and harvesting tips for pumpkins.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension on when to pick apples and how to store apples.