Register for UM Extension produce safety course by Oct. 25

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.

October 20, 2020 Cooperative Extension, Outreach

Registration closes Oct. 25 for the Produce Safety Alliance grower training offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Nov. 5–6.

Training topics include foundational farm food safety best practices and coordinated management information based on Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements. Participants who complete the course are eligible for the FSMA certificate that may be required for farm compliance. Three pesticide credits are also available.

Maine farmers who must comply with the FSMA will have a second training opportunity Dec. 11 and Dec. 18; registration for the December session closes Nov. 29.

The $20 registration fee includes the training manual and certificate. Register and find more information on the training webpage. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Theresa Tilton, 207.942.7396; theresa.tilton@maine.edu.