Helpful University of Maine Cooperative Extension Publications

The first long weekend of the summer season is about to begin and that means people are spending more time outdoors. We’ve got publications about grilling safely, dealing with those pesky bugs and insects, gardening information, and much more! Below is just a sample of publications that UMaine Extension has to offer:
#4278  Barbecue and Tailgating Food Safety
#4279  Food Safety for Camping and Hiking#5047 Ticks
#2367 Lyme Disease
#5108
Insect Repellents
#5110
Mosquito Management

#2751 Starting Seeds at Home
#2422 Growing Fruit Trees in Maine
#1159 How Compost Happens
#2286  Testing Your Soil

#2367 Establishing a Home Lawn in Maine
#2243 Maintaining a Home Lawn in Maine
#2166 Steps to a Low-Input, Healthy Lawn

New!
#2068 Growing Peaches​ in Maine
#4033 ​Refrigerator Spring Pickles
​#1034  Humane Livestock Handling​

Maine Farm Family Series​:
#4801 Why “Thank You” Matters: Expressing Appreciation
#4802 Running Successful Farm-Family Meetings
#4803 Farm and Family—Finding Balance
#4804 Understanding Roles in the Farm Family
#4805​​ Recognizing the Signs of Farm Family Stress​

You can find many more when you visit Cooperative Extension’s online Publication Catalog​. A price list of publications is attached for your convenience.