BDN promotes Extension maple sugaring resources
The Bangor Daily News promoted resources developed by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension to help individuals tap maple trees and produce and sell maple syrup.
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Media announce availability of 4-H camp scholarships
Centralmaine.com, the Sun Journal and Turner Publishing reported that the Merrymeeting Chapter of Maine Audubon will offer summer scholarships for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H camps at Tanglewood and Bryant Pond. More information, including eligibility guidelines, is online.
Read moreWABI interviews Lilley about return of Maine Maple Sunday
WABI (Channel 5) spoke with Jason Lilley, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension sustainable agriculture professional, about Maine Maple Sunday on March 28. Lilley is encouraging the public to support the state’s maple industry by visiting local producers who will be implementing new guidelines to ensure public safety during the open house event.
Read moreUMaine, UNH Extensions offer webinar on fruit trees March 24
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about caring for fruit trees 6–7 p.m. March 24. “Protecting Fruit Trees from Insects and Diseases” features UMaine Extension integrated pest management associate scientist Glen Koehler and UNH Extension fruit and vegetable production field specialist George […]
Read moreJackson talks with WVII about Extension’s farming classes
Tori Jackson, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension professor, spoke with WVII (Channel 7) and WAGM in Presque Isle about a new webinar series, “So You Want to Farm in Maine,” which begins March 29. The Livermore Falls Advertiser and Morning Ag Clips also advanced the series. More information is online.
Read moreMedia promote tractor safety training registration
The Bangor Daily News, The Piscataquis Observer, Centralmaine.com, the Sun Journal, the Franklin Journal and Morning Ag Clips advanced the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s weekly online tractor safety training classes April 14–May 5, with in-person driving practice May 1 and 8. More information about the series is online.
Read moreMultiple options available for Maine ‘Signs of the Seasons’ training
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Sea Grant will offer four free “Signs of the Seasons” training options for volunteer citizen scientists around the state. The training options include: A three-part webinar series from 4–5 p.m. on March 22, 24 and 26. Online training co-hosted by Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve from 3:30–5 p.m. […]
Read morePress Herald publishes Ferrini-Mundy’s op-ed about UMaine Extension’s leadership during pandemic
The Portland Press Herald published an op-ed from Joan Ferrini-Mundy, vice chancellor for research and innovation for the University of Maine System and president of the University of Maine, titled “Positives in pandemics – Extension’s role grows during COVID-19 crisis.” The piece explores the assistance University of Maine Cooperative Extension has provided Mainers during the […]
Read morePen Bay Pilot highlights National Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Day videos featuring UMaine alumni, faculty
The Penobscot Bay Pilot highlights video interviews with registered dietitian nutritionists who are University of Maine alumni and faculty conducted by the Maine Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MAND) Public Policy Panel to celebrate National Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Day on March 10.
Read moreMedia advance online farming in Maine course
The Bangor Daily News, the Portland Press Herald, the Sun Journal, Morning Ag Clips, the Daily Bulldog, The Irregular, Fiddlehead Focus, the Penobscot Bay Pilot, The County and WAGM (Channel 8 in Presque Isle) advanced University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s seven-session online course about farming in Maine for aspiring farmers starting March 29. Register on the program webpage.
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