University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two online updates specific to the agricultural industry from 7–8 p.m. on Dec. 15. “Can We Grow Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Sustainably in Maine” and “Pest Management Considerations with Growing Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.)” will both be presented by UMaine Extension professor John Jemison. The cost is $5; […]
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The Bangor Daily News, The Piscataquis Observer, the Sun Journal and Centralmaine.com promoted University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s two online updates specific to the agriculture industry, which it will share from 7–8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 15. Learn more and register on the event webpage.
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Anne Lichtenwalner, University of Maine Cooperative Extension associate professor and director of the veterinary diagnostic laboratory, spoke with Bangor Daily News about skin conditions in goats. “While goats, like us, can get severe conditions like autoimmune diseases, usually skin problems are due to much less serious conditions,” she said. “As usual, the key is prevention […]
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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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An editorial published in the Portland Press Herald and Centralmaine.com highlighted the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab.
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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.
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An article from the Overton County News shared a University of Maine Cooperative Extension bulletin about effective communication.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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