The Daily Bulldog and Bangor Daily News promoted University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s free nine-session virtual nutrition class for young adults aged 19–25 and adults with young children. The course, titled “Eating Smart, Being Active,” will begin on Jan. 3 and run through the end of February.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop about growing native plants from seeds from 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road, Falmouth. Led by experienced horticulturists, the workshop will explore various topics, including sowing and transplanting techniques, protecting seeds from critters and dividing […]
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The Piscataquis Observer, the Bangor Daily News, the Sun Journal and the Livermore Falls Advertiser highlighted the 2024 wall calendar from the Maine Agricultural Mediation Program, which is part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension. The theme of the calendar is “Farming and Tending to the Land and Sea Throughout the Seasons.” It features 12 […]
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The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP), which is part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has released its 2024 wall calendar. The theme of this year’s calendar is “Farming and Tending to the Land and Sea Throughout the Seasons. It features twelve charming images from Maine-based artists that capture the essence of agricultural work and […]
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Renae Moran, professor of pomology with the University of Maine School of Food and Agriculture and fruit tree specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with the Sun Journal about apple yield in Maine, which was down about 50% from historical averages this year. “Apple growers are always optimistic,” she said. “They’ve got their […]
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Experts, researchers, farmers and industry professionals are invited to attend the 2023 Crop Health Conference from 7:45 a.m.–4 p.m. on Dec. 4 at the Northeastland Hotel in Presque Isle to explore innovative strategies and technologies for promoting crop health and advancing sustainable agriculture practices in the potato industry. The event will feature a variety of […]
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The Machias Valley News Observer featured members of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Cobscook Currents 4-H Club helping a teacher and her husband with their fall harvest.
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In a story titled “These vegetables and fruits are garden mutants,” the Bangor Daily News cited information about broccoli and cauliflower from University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
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Morning Ag Clips and the Sun Journal advanced a workshop about growing native plants from seeds hosted by University of Maine Cooperative Extension from 10–11:30 a.m. on Dec. 9 at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the program webpage or contact Pamela Hargest, pamela.hargest@maine.edu; 207.949.4524.
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In a story about the various challenges Massachusetts cranberry farmers face, the Cape Cod Times cited information from University of Maine Cooperative Extension about how climate change threatens the fruit. According to the online resource from UMaine Extension, warmer springs and summers, coupled with any upticks in high heat and humidity events, can cause cranberries […]
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