University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association will offer a webinar for aspiring or current hobby orchardists and commercial growers about growing fruit trees in Maine from noon–1 p.m. Dec. 2. “Reflections on the Season: Growing Fruit Trees in Maine” will feature UMaine Extension tree fruit specialist Renae Moran, […]
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed Griffin Dill, an integrated pest management professional at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about how to deal with rats on farms. “I never wish harm on any creature,” Dill said. “But rats are reservoirs of disease and one of those things that can cause a lot of devastation in the […]
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The Associated Press and Centralmaine.com advanced University of Maine Cooperative Extension training program in small-scale farming for market sales to military veterans and family members and farmers with disabilities starting in January. “Boots-2-Bushels: Boot Camp for Market Gardeners and Farmers,” features semimonthly online classes that will be held through May 24 via Zoom and weekly, hands-on fieldwork from […]
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The Bangor Daily News, the Penobscot Bay Pilot, The Piscataquis Observer, Centralmaine.com, WAGM and Turner Publishing highlighted University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s webinar about preparing edible holiday gifts 2–3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Register on the program webpage to receive the link and resources. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Kate McCarty, 207.781.6099; kate.mccarty@maine.edu.
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Maine AgrAbility and University of Maine Cooperative Extension have developed resources specifically for Maine military veterans who are farming or want to know more about farming in Maine. Maine AgrAbility Veteran Resources includes a checklist for veterans looking for farm employment, UMaine Extension’s publication Guide to Veteran-to-Farmer Training Pilot Program Resources in Maine, and links […]
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The Bangor Daily News talked with Rick Kersbergen, University of Maine Cooperative Extension professor, about the availability of hay and straw this year. According to Kersbergen, drought and increased demand for winter forage have created a shortage and resulted in significant price increases.
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The Bangor Daily News, The Piscataquis Observer, the Daily Bulldog, Morning Ag Clips, Centralmaine.com and the Boothbay Register promoted a University of Maine Cooperative Extension webinar, “Planning Your Vegetable Garden: Selecting the Right Seeds,” from noon–1 p.m. Dec. 16. More information about the event is online.
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The Franklin Journal promoted the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Oxford County’s 4-H Program offering a virtual workshop for youth about decorating with Maine evergreens at noon Dec. 2. Register on the event webpage.
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Many livestock and equine owners in Maine purchase all of their hay and forage needs for winter. While this year’s growing season started out well, forage growth was reduced due to low rainfall in most of the state, especially for second and third hay cuttings. According to University of Maine Cooperative Extension professor Rick Kersbergen, […]
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The Bangor Daily News, Morning Ag Clips and The Piscataquis Observer shared a news release about University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension and University of Vermont Extension, developing and delivering remote STEM and agricultural sciences programming to rural K–12 students across the three-state region. The U.S. […]
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