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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The Bangor Daily News, Centralmaine.com, Morning Ag Clips and the Penobscot Bay Pilot advanced a University of Maine Cooperative Extension update for the agricultural industry at 7 p.m. Dec. 16. More information about the virtual event is online.
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Kathy McCarty, a food systems professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with WAGM in Presque Isle about a webinar exploring how to prepare edible holiday gifts from 2–3 p.m. Dec. 8. Topics include cost-effective ways to make edible holiday gifts, food safety tips to consider, and Maine foods to use in soup and […]
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The Portland Press Herald, the Bangor Daily News, the Daily Bulldog, Centralmaine.com, Seacoastonline and The Piscataquis Observer advanced University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s bulletins for wreath-making. The three publications include “Balsam Fir Tip Harvesting,” “Making Balsam Fir Wreaths,” and “Farmer Skill and Knowledge Checklist: Wreath, Garland, and Centerpiece-Makers.” UMaine Extension bulletins may be ordered or downloaded from the publications catalog or […]
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Wreath-making is a traditional skill in Maine, one that can help generate income during what can be a time of slower cash flow for farmers. University of Maine Cooperative Extension has a variety of publications developed for wreath, garland and centerpiece makers. The bulletins include: “Balsam Fir Tip Harvesting,” which provides information on identification, harvesting […]
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