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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The Portland Press Herald mentioned University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator Pamela Hargest in a column about growing fresh foods inside in winter. Centralmaine.com shared the Press Herald column.
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The Bangor Daily News, Centralmaine.com and Morning Ag Clips promoted a University of Maine Cooperative Extension webinar series about livestock nutrition from noon–1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays from Jan. 13 to Feb. 10. More information about the series is online.
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed Kathy Savoie, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension professor and educator, about the safety and shelf life of foods and food ingredients.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer agricultural industry updates on weed management and potato storage 7–8 p.m. Dec. 16. Weed management will be discussed by UMaine Extension professor John Jemison, followed by potato storage management by Extension crops specialist Steve Johnson. The cost is $5; registration is required to receive the link. Register and […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association will offer a webinar about selecting suitable seeds for Maine vegetable gardens from noon–1 p.m. Dec. 16. “Planning Your Vegetable Garden: Selecting the Right Seeds” explores variety selection, disease resistance, quantities to order and more. MOFGA crop and conservation specialist Caleb Goossen […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a new statewide birding club for youth ages 9–18, with online monthly meetings 3–4 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Dec. 16. The “4-H Bird Chats” club is for youth interested in citizen science, learning more about birds and sharing observations with others. Participants will learn how to contribute data […]
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Charles Armstrong, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension professional and cranberry specialist, and Clay Kirby, a UMaine Extension associate scientist, were interviewed by the Sun Journal for a story identifying the cutest, the largest and the most common Maine spiders among other categories.
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