Daily Bulldog: UMaine Extension lends library legos/robotics kits
The Daily Bulldog noted that University of Maine Cooperative Extension lent Strong Public Library legos/robotics kits for a family play activity.
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Mainely Media editorial highlights UMaine Extension Tick Lab
An editorial published in the Portland Press Herald and Centralmaine.com highlighted the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab.
Read moreNews Center: Diagnostic Lab may help test deer, game for PFAS
News Center Maine reported that the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Diagnostic Research Lab, which tests ticks, plants, insects and production animal samples for various pathogens, may offer testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — also known as “forever chemicals” — in deer and game.
Read moreOCN shares UMaine Extension effective communication resource
An article from the Overton County News shared a University of Maine Cooperative Extension bulletin about effective communication.
Read moreUMaine, UNH Extensions offer winter garden design webinar Dec. 6
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about winter garden design from 6–7:15 p.m. on Dec 6. “Designing for Winter Interest and Wildlife” will explore how to design and maintain a landscape that provides visual interest while benefiting wildlife. Emma Erler, UNH Extension […]
Read moreLichtenwalner speaks to BDN about prescription requirement for livestock antibiotics
Anne Lichtenwalner, University of Maine Cooperative Extension associate professor and director of the veterinary diagnostic laboratory, spoke with the Bangor Daily News about new guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that will require farmers to receive a prescription to obtain medically important antibiotics starting in 2023. Lichtenwalner says the requirement was prompted by […]
Read moreUMaine Extension winter care of livestock series starts Dec. 7
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer four in-person workshops about winter care of livestock from noon–2 p.m. every other Tuesday starting Dec. 7 at the UMaine Regional Learning Center, 75 Clearwater Drive, Falmouth. Remaining classes are Dec. 21, Jan. 4 and Jan. 18. The series begins with winter care of small ruminants, including best […]
Read moreMedia promote UMaine free lobster giveaway
The Bangor Daily News, the Penobscot Bay Pilot and Centralmaine.com promoted a free lobster giveaway hosted by the University of Maine to promote the blue economy discussion. One winner, a member of the general public, will receive a lobster roll kit. A second winner, any UMaine or University of Maine at Machias student, will receive […]
Read moreMedia report on effort to develop climate change resistant potato
Mainebiz, WABI (Channel 5) the Bangor Daily News, Maine Public and WBTS (Channel 10 in Boston) reported on University of Maine research to develop potatoes that are more resistant to climate change. “The predictions for climate change are heavier rainfall events, and potatoes don’t tolerate flooding or wet conditions for long without having other quality […]
Read moreSavoie discusses cranberry availability with WMTW
Kathy Savoie, a food and nutrition educator with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with WMTW (Channel 8 in Portland) about the availability of local cranberries in a story about whether Maine was affected by national supply chain issues. “Oh yes, huge availability of local cranberries,” she said.
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