University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a five-session online course about soil health science for farmers and agricultural advisors from 5:30–7 p.m. Feb. 14–March 25. This “Soil Health Short Course” is designed to improve understanding of soil health science and practical management strategies, including cover cropping, reduced tillage practices, crop rotation and soil testing […]
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The Irregular, the Bangor Daily News, The Piscataquis Observer, the Penobscot Bay Pilot and the Morning Sentinel promoted University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s upcoming virtual wild blueberry conference. Register for the conference, which includes 14 biweekly sessions from 4–6 p.m. Feb. 1–March 17, online.
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The Ellsworth American noted that University of Maine Cooperative Extension and its Master Gardener Volunteers will help the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry build a community garden in front of its new location.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a virtual wild blueberry conference with 14 biweekly sessions from 4–6 p.m. Feb. 1–March 17. Conference topics include weed, pest and disease management; water use and drought planning; pollinators, production and research updates; marketing and business management; updates from the Maine Wild Blueberry Commission; and a certification panel […]
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Hannah Carter, dean of University of Maine Cooperative Extension, submitted written testimony Jan. 25 to the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Education & Cultural Affairs in support of LD 1902, An Act To Establish a Pilot Program to Encourage Climate Education in Maine Schools. A copy of her testimony is online. In addition to UMaine’s […]
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The Livermore Falls Advertiser reported on the upcoming retirement of agriculture and non-timber forest products professional David Fuller after more than 24 years with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Franklin County.“I will miss working with the wonderful people of Franklin County,” Fuller wrote in an email to the publication. “It has been a […]
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Glenda Pereira, assistant Extension professor and statewide dairy specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke to the Bangor Daily News about how to get new cows accustomed to milking. “There are a lot of hormones in play when they become a (milk-producing) cow,” she said. “Plus getting milked for the first time is an […]
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The Coastal Journal interviewed Tori Jackson, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension professor of agriculture and natural resources, about the agriculture worker shortage in a story about a new farm-based training course offered by the Merrymeeting Food Council. “People are starting farms every day in Maine,” Jackson said. “Along with that comes the need for […]
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The Bangor Daily News, the Sun Journal, Centralmaine.com and The Irregular advanced a University of Maine Cooperative Extension webinar for farmers considering adding an irrigation system from 10 a.m.–noon on Feb. 7. Register on the event webpage.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an online workshop about best practices for winter care of equines from noon–2 p.m. on Feb. 1. Workshop topics include winter health issues and options for fresh water, as well as mud management around the farmstead. Donna Coffin, UMaine Extension professor, and Dr. Beth McEvoy, consulting veterinarian and […]
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