BDN runs release about Master Gardener volunteer contributions
The Bangor Daily News posted a University of Maine Cooperative Extension release about its 952 Master Gardener Volunteers providing more than 35,000 hours for 2016 educational, food security projects. Volunteers supported 80 community gardens, 86 school gardens, 103 demonstration gardens and 56 programs involving 1,579 youth in horticulture activities. People participating in food security projects distributed 257,426 pounds of food to 142 agencies and numerous neighbors as part of the Maine Harvest for Hunger program, according to the release. For those interested in joining the team, several counties are accepting applications for winter training programs. To learn more, visit extension.umaine.edu/gardening/master-gardeners or call 800.287.0274.