The Bangor Daily News, The Irregular, Centralmaine.com, Morning Ag Clips and the Daily Bulldog advanced a University of Maine Cooperative Extension webinar series Jan. 20–21 for producers seeking to package and sell meat and poultry products directly to consumers. More information about the series, which is co-sponsored by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, is online. Spot On Maine shared […]
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed Anne Lichtenwalner, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension associate professor and director of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, about using deep litter chicken bedding to help keep coops clean and flocks healthy in winter.
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The Bangor Daily News talked with Griffin Dill, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension pest management professional, about preventing mice from taking up residence in cars and other vehicles in the winter.
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers program will begin accepting applications for the virtual 2021 training on Jan. 4. The program spans March 1–May 23, and resumes Sept. 7–Oct. 31. The UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteers program, designed to train volunteers in horticulture and food system-related community service, includes self-paced learning modules […]
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The Bangor Daily News, the Ellsworth American, Centralmaine.com, Morning Ag Clips, the Penobscot Bay Pilot, the MD Islander, The Franklin Journal, the Livermore Falls Advertiser, the Daily Bulldog, the Advertiser Democrat and Morning Ag Clips promoted the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s master gardener volunteer training program for 2021. Registration begins Jan. 4 for self-paced […]
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The Bangor Daily News and Centralmaine.com advanced University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s three-part series for farmers considering transitions in their business models. The series will be held from 9:30–11:30 a.m. on Jan. 12, Jan. 19 and Jan 26. Register on the program webpage to receive the link.
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The Penobscot Bay Pilot noted that the University of Maine School of Food and Agriculture, in collaboration with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, will help the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry administer the Maine Drought and Agriculture Survey. The survey will help them research how drought has affected farming operations over the past […]
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WAGM (Channel 8 in Presque Isle) spoke with Jason Lilley, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension sustainable agriculture professional, about a beekeeping webinar series beginning in January. “This winter we’re really expecting a big amount of interest, with a lot of new beekeepers jumping into it this year,” said Lilley. “And we’re really excited to […]
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The Daily Bulldog and Morning Ag Clips promoted a University of Maine Cooperative Extension workshop, “Making Money Moves: A Decision-Making Workshop for Farmers,” scheduled for 9:30–11:30 a.m. Jan. 12, 19 and 26. This discussion-based series is designed to help farmers with five or more years of experience running their own farm operation identify strengths and opportunities for improvement, clarify […]
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WABI (Channel 5) interviewed Dave Fuller, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension agricultural professional, about crafting wreaths to decorate for the holidays.
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