Knight discusses backyard chickens on ‘Maine Calling’
Maine Public interviewed Colt Knight, a state livestock specialist at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for a “Maine Calling” segment about raising backyard chickens.
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Field day at Tidewater Farm scheduled for Oct. 14
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a field day from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Oct. 14 at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road, Falmouth. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the Gardens at Tidewater Farm, learn about UMaine Extension’s work, ask gardening questions and participate in hands-on demonstrations with […]
Read moreUMaine Extension offers in-depth horticulture and gardening training
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering two in-depth horticulture training workshops for Mainers interested in horticulture career opportunities or elevating their gardening skills. The two programs, “Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training” and “Maine Gardener Training,” will teach foundational knowledge and skills, offer hands-on experience through practical exercises and provide an opportunity to learn from […]
Read moreMedia promote 4-H weaving club
Morning Ag Clips, The Bethel Citizen, the Sun Journal and the Bangor Daily News shared that University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering two in-depth horticulture training workshops for Mainers looking to start a career in horticulture or for those wanting to elevate their gardening skills.
Read moreBeth Citizen highlights on-farm program co-hosted by UMaine Extension
The Bethel Citizen highlighted University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District partnering with Wrinkle in Thyme Farm in Sumner, Maine, to offer an on-farm program on Friday, Oct. 13.
Read moreUMaine Extension hosts online program about nonviolent communication for elementary classrooms
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host, “Teaching from the Heart: Nonviolent Communication in the Elementary Classroom” an online professional development program from 3:30–5 p.m. Oct. 24–26. The program aims to equip educators and elementary school teachers with tools and techniques to foster a compassionate and inclusive classroom environment using nonviolent communication principles. Using practical […]
Read moreUMaine Extension horticulture training highlighted in Morning Ag Clips
Morning Ag Clips shared that University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering two in-depth horticulture training workshops for Mainers looking to start a career in horticulture or for those wanting to elevate their gardening skills. The two programs, “Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training” and “Maine Gardener Training,” will teach foundational knowledge and skills, offer hands-on experience […]
Read moreNorthern Forecaster promotes field day at Tidewater Farm
The Northern Forecaster promoted a field day at the University of Maine Gardens at Tidewater Farm hosted by University of Maine Cooperative Extension 10 a.m.–noon on Saturday, Oct. 14.
Read more4-H weaving club helps youth get creative
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a Weaving SPIN (SPecial INterest) Club for youth interested in learning about the world of fiber and textiles and expanding their creative skills from 4–5 p.m. on Oct. 24 and 26 and Nov. 2, 14 and 16. The online club, geared toward ages 9 and up, offers […]
Read moreSavoie discusses diseased tomatoes with BDN
The Bangor Daily News interviewed Kathy Savoie, professor at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about diseased tomatoes. “Fruits and vegetables all have significant amounts of water in them,” she said. “That water is available to support pathogen growth.”
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