Maine goat farm pasture walk to highlight organic forage study

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.

July 12, 2017 Cooperative Extension, Outreach

Abraham’s Goat Farm and Creamery will host a pasture walk at 5:30 p.m. July 14 at 1000 Elm St. in Newport.

Abraham’s Farm owner and operator Kaili Wardwell recently participated in an organic forage legume study conducted by Cornell University Extension associate Tatiana Stanton. The forage, birdsfoot trefoil, has shown antiparasitic effects in sheep and goats.

The pasture walk will include presentations by Stanton, and discussions with University of Maine Cooperative Extension professor Rick Kersbergen, and Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) livestock specialist Diane Schivera.

Participants will hear about some agronomic practices that Abraham’s Farm uses to establish and maintain birdsfoot trefoil, and selected data from the research trial.

Abraham’s Farm has a strict biosecurity program. Participants are asked to wear clean clothes and footwear that can be washed. Disposable boots will be provided.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information and to confirm attendance, call UMaine Extension Waldo County at 342.5971 or Diane Schivera, 568.6022. To request a disability accommodation, call Kersbergen, 342.5971.

Sponsors include Cornell University Animal Science sheep and goat program, UMaine Extension, MOFGA, Maine Grass Farmers Network, USDA Organic Research Extension Initiative, and Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education.