Anderson Interviewed for MPBN Report on Raw Milk Bills

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

March 16, 2015 Cooperative Extension, Economic Development, Outreach, UMaine in the News

Gary Anderson, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension professor, was quoted in the Maine Public Broadcasting Network report, “Raw milk battle divides Maine’s dairy industry.” Lawmakers are considering two bills on raw milk sales, according to the report. One bill would exempt dairy farms from state licensing and inspection requirements if they produce less than 20 gallons of milk a day for sale at their farms or farmers markets, while the other bill would exempt dairy farms only if the raw milk is sold directly to consumers at the farm, the report states. “Although we can appreciate aspects of this bill to support small dairy businesses, if raw milk licensing and inspection are exempt, these small farmers will not receive education and suggestions to maintain a sanitary environment, which may increase the risk of food-borne illnesses associated with unpasteurized dairy products,” said Anderson, who testified on the bills without taking a position.