Morning Ag Clips, Spectrum News, the Daily Bulldog and the Bangor Daily News highlighted University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County offering its annual series of beekeeping workshops with multiple sessions available for beginners and experienced keepers starting Jan. 4. Visit the program webpage to register or learn more.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold a nine-session virtual nutrition class for young adults aged 19-25 and adults with young children. The course, titled “Eating Smart, Being Active,” will begin on Jan. 3 and run through the end of February. The course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to make healthy […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension dairy forage educator Jaime Garzon was recently honored with the prestigious Gerald O. Mott Award. The award recognizes Garzon’s outstanding academic achievements, contributions to research and education, and dedication to the agricultural community. The Gerald O. Mott Award is presented annually by the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) to […]
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Morning Ag Clips, the Bangor Daily News and CentralMaine.com highlighted University of Maine Cooperative Extension dairy forage educator Jaime Garzon receiving the prestigious Gerald O. Mott Award. The award recognizes Garzon’s outstanding academic achievements, contributions to research and education, and dedication to the agricultural community.
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The Bethel Citizen, The Irregular, the Daily Bulldog, Bangor Daily News, Sun Journal and CentralMaine.com promoted University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s free nine-session virtual nutrition class for young adults aged 19–25 and adults with young children. The course, titled “Eating Smart, Being Active,” will begin on Jan. 3 and run through the end of February.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop about growing native plants from seeds from 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road, Falmouth. Led by experienced horticulturists, the workshop will explore various topics, including sowing and transplanting techniques, protecting seeds from critters and dividing […]
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The Piscataquis Observer, the Bangor Daily News, the Sun Journal and the Livermore Falls Advertiser highlighted the 2024 wall calendar from the Maine Agricultural Mediation Program, which is part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension. The theme of the calendar is “Farming and Tending to the Land and Sea Throughout the Seasons.” It features 12 […]
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The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP), which is part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has released its 2024 wall calendar. The theme of this year’s calendar is “Farming and Tending to the Land and Sea Throughout the Seasons. It features twelve charming images from Maine-based artists that capture the essence of agricultural work and […]
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Renae Moran, professor of pomology with the University of Maine School of Food and Agriculture and fruit tree specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with the Sun Journal about apple yield in Maine, which was down about 50% from historical averages this year. “Apple growers are always optimistic,” she said. “They’ve got their […]
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Experts, researchers, farmers and industry professionals are invited to attend the 2023 Crop Health Conference from 7:45 a.m.–4 p.m. on Dec. 4 at the Northeastland Hotel in Presque Isle to explore innovative strategies and technologies for promoting crop health and advancing sustainable agriculture practices in the potato industry. The event will feature a variety of […]
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