Cooperative Extension

UMaine Extension, UNH Extension offer free farm food safety planning

University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension are offering a free three-session introduction on farm food safety planning from 5–6:30 p.m. Feb. 2, Feb. 9 and Feb. 16. “Farm Food Safety Planning Made Simple” topics include essentials needed in a farm’s food safety plan, farm-specific risks, best practices for standard […]

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Howard speaks to WAGM about upcoming food safety webinars

Christina Howard, a food safety professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with WAGM in Presque Isle about an online three-session introduction on farm food safety planning hosted by UMaine Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. The live, virtual series, “Farm Food Safety Planning Made Simple” will be held from 5–6:30 p.m. […]

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Enjoying family outdoor adventures with UMaine Extension 4-H, community partners

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is partnering with the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine to offer a new monthly outdoor educational series for families with youth ages 7–18.  “Outdoor Family Adventures” is for those interested in learning more about Maine’s ecology, observing birds and their habitats, responsible fire building and safely spending time in the […]

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Media advance pruning webinar

Morning Ag Clips, The Irregular, The Rangeley Highlander, Centralmaine.com, the Bangor Daily News, WAGM (Channel 8) and the Daily Bulldog advanced a University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension webinar, “The Science of Pruning,” scheduled for 6–7 p.m. Feb 10. More information about this session, which is part of the UMaine Extension winter gardening series, is online.

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UMaine Extension virtual wild blueberry conference offers 17 biweekly sessions

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a virtual wild blueberry conference offering 17 biweekly sessions from 4–6 p.m. starting Jan. 27 and running through March 24. Additional sessions are scheduled from noon–2 p.m. Jan. 29–March 19. Conference topics include research updates on pollination, water, pest and disease management; business opportunities and technology use; and […]

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