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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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a wreath making workshop from 1-2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road Falmouth. The workshop will offer participants the opportunity to unleash their creativity and craft their own unique holiday balsam fir wreaths to adorn their homes or […]
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Morning Ag Clips, the Bangor Daily News, the Sun Journal and CentralMaine.com promoted a wreath making workshop hosted by University of Maine Cooperative Extension from 1-2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road, Falmouth. Visit the program webpage for more information.
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The Times Argus noted that Jennifer Lobley, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension professor, and Allison Smith, former assistant director of University of Vermont Cooperative Extension 4-H, received a national communicator award from the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is inviting the public to the virtual 2023 Horticulture Keynote on the Wabanaki perspective on foodways from noon-1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16. Join Anthony Sutton, Passamaquoddy Tribe member from Sipayik and assistant professor of Native American studies and food systems at the University of Maine, for his presentation titled […]
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Morning Ag Clips highlighted University of Maine Cooperative Extension receiving a $750,000 grant to support the development and implementation of virtual reality and other innovative learning tools focused on aquaculture technology.
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The Franklin Journal, Daily Bulldog and Bangor Daily News promoted a series of virtual interactive workshops offered by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Northeast Regional Volunteer Connection to empower volunteers and leaders to create inclusive and supportive environments for youth. Visit the UMaine Extension website for more information.
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The Daily Bulldog noted that University of Maine Cooperative Extension personnel are teaching four classes on the science of seaweed at Strong Public Library.
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The Franklin Journal, the Sun Journal, CentralMaine.com and Morning Ag Clips promoted an online QuickBooks course tailored specifically for small farms and agriculture businesses offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. The four-night course will be held at 6 p.m. on Nov. 6, 8, 13 and 15. To learn more about the course and to […]
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