BDN highlights UMaine soil test service
The Bangor Daily News noted that University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers soil tests in an article titled “10 things you can do right now for your garden.”
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UMaine Extension hummingbird fact noted by Providence Journal
The Providence Journal shared a fact about hummingbirds from University of Maine Cooperative Extension in an article noting their early return to New England and advising on how to attract them. According to UMaine Extension, hummingbirds prefer red and orange flowers.
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‘The Maine Question’ asks if you’re ready to garden
Springtime in Maine can mean turning on the heat in the morning and the air conditioner in the afternoon. Spring also is when people flock to vegetable gardens, patios, flower beds and orchards. Gardening, which has been particularly popular during the pandemic, has a number of benefits — from reducing stress to increasing property values. […]
Read moreMaine AgrAbility angles resources for those who fish
Maine AgrAbility, dedicated to addressing chronic health conditions and disabilities for those in agriculture, also offers resources for fishermen and women to help address issues affecting their health, well-being and productivity. Maine FishAbility is now offering monthly articles and stories about common health issues and resources for those in Maine’s fishing community. The most recent […]
Read moreMorning Ag, Centralmaine.com promote fuel identification sticker program
Morning Ag Clips and Centralmaine.com reported on a Maine AgrAbility initiative to distribute free fuel identification stickers to prevent mechanical issues and lost time when the wrong fuel is used in farm equipment. More information is available online.
Read moreUMaine Extension hosts apple tree pruning workshop May 4
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an in-person apple tree pruning workshop 6–7 p.m. Tuesday, May 4 in Chesterville. UMaine Extension agricultural professional David Fuller will teach pruning basics for young and established apple trees with a hands-on demonstration. The class, limited to 10 people, will be held outside with social distancing and masks […]
Read moreDaily Bulldog advances May 4 in-person apple pruning workshop
The Daily Bulldog promoted a University of Maine Cooperative Extension workshop, “Apple Tree Pruning,” scheduled for 6 p.m. May 4 in Chesterville. More information about the workshop is online.
Read moreDown East Magazine cites UMaine Extension resources in story about local distillery
Down East Magazine cited resources developed by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in an article about Devil’s Half Acre distillery. The article also cited assistance from UMaine Extension advisors who consulted with the owners of the Hermon distillery.
Read moreMaine AgrAbility offers free fuel identification stickers
Maine AgrAbility has designed fuel identification stickers for use on farm tractors to help prevent potential mechanical issues and production downtime if the wrong fuel is mistakenly used. Request free fuel identification stickers and view all available safety stickers on the Maine AgrAbility website. For more information about the program, call 207.944.1533 or email maine.agrability@maine.edu. […]
Read moreMedia promote weed-free gardening webinar May 12
The Bangor Daily News, Centralmaine.com, The Piscataquis Observer, The Franklin Journal, the Advertiser Democrat, The Ellsworth American and Morning Ag Clips advanced a University of Maine Cooperative Extension webinar, “Preparing Your Garden Site: Getting Ahead of Weeds,” scheduled for 6–7:15 p.m. May 12. More information about the webinar, which is presented in partnership with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, is online.
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