Penobscot County Cooperative Extension Association is looking for members and free pickles

BANGOR – The Penobscot County Cooperative Extension Association is looking for volunteers to serve on its board of directors.

The July 17 meeting will include a refrigerator pickle demonstration. Each attendee will receive a jar of pickles to take home. RSVP is needed for this meeting. The meeting location is in Bangor and the start time is 6 p.m.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, it is a partnership of the University and county, state and federal governments that offers practical, locally-based solutions for farmers, small business owners, youth, parents, consumers and other community members. Their programs include offerings pertaining to the Maine Food System and 4-H Youth Development such as, Master Gardener Volunteers, 4-H Clubs and events, Harvest for Hunger and Master Food Preservers. The board’s role is to assist Extension staff and stakeholders by providing support with their outreach efforts, helping raise awareness of the offerings available, as well as budgeting and other support functions, as required.

Meetings are held every other month starting in January. Meetings can be attended in person or by Zoom.

Please contact Theresa Tilton at 207-942-7396 or theresa.tilton@maine.edu if you are interested in joining us or would like more information.