The Bangor Daily News interviewed Griffin Dill, an integrated pest management professional with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about porcupines and how to prevent them from causing property damage. “Wrap a strip of 24 to 30 [inch] aluminum flashing around the trunks of individual trees to prevent porcupine access” to yards, said Dill, who […]
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More than 120 college students from 14 U.S. and Canadian universities tested their knowledge of farm management during the first-ever virtual Northeast Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge hosted by the University of Maine Oct. 29 and 30. Brigeen Farms in Turner opened its gates so teams of students could virtually evaluate all aspects of the farm operations […]
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Centralmaine.com and Morning Ag Clips advanced a media release about the National Association of County Agricultural Agents giving Maine AgrAbility state coordinator Leilani Carlson of Belgrade an Achievement Award. The organization announced the award during its 2020 annual meeting and professional development conference held Sept. 28–Oct.1. Carlson was one of several honorees representing the top 1% […]
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Maine AgrAbility state coordinator Leilani Carlson of Belgrade received the Achievement Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents during the 2020 annual meeting and professional improvement conference Sept. 28–Oct.1. Carlson was one of several honorees representing the top 1% of the membership selected by their peers and the director of Cooperative Extension. As […]
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More than 100 students and educators attended the 2020 virtual Maine Hunger Dialogue on Friday, Oct. 23, which focused discussion on a study of food and housing insecurity among Maine’s college students. Those who missed the dialogue can register to view the event recording, and to become eligible for mini-grants available to student groups at any Maine […]
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Centralmaine.com, Morning Ag Clips and The Piscataquis Observer promoted a University of Maine Cooperative Extension webinar, Native Seed Starting, scheduled for noon–1 p.m. Nov. 18. The webinar, which is co-sponsored by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, will focus on starting native plants from seed and caring for native plant species. More information about the webinar […]
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Jim Dill, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension pest management specialist, talked with WAGM (Channel 8 in Presque Isle) about the ladybug numbers this year in Maine. According to Dill, drought conditions facilitated a dramatic increase in aphid populations, making it a good year for those that feed on aphids, such as ladybugs.
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The Bangor Daily News, Centralmaine.com, Morning Ag Clips, the Penobscot Bay Pilot, the Portland Press Herald and the Daily Bulldog advanced University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s upcoming online workshop about starting a food business from 9 a.m.–noon on Friday, Nov. 20. “Recipe to Market” is intended for entrepreneurs, farmers and others interested in starting a home-based specialty food business with products such as […]
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Centralmaine.com, Morning Ag Clips, the Bangor Daily News, Rangeley Highlander, The Irregular, The Lincoln County News and Daily Bulldog advanced a new University of Maine Cooperative Extension club for youth ages 5–19 interested in participating with 4-H, or new to 4-H. The “4-H for All” club is a way for families to learn about 4-H and connect with others across Maine. Youth […]
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The Bangor Daily News spoke with Griffin Dill, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension tick expert, and Allison Gardner, an assistant professor in the School of Biology and Ecology, about the impact of drought on ticks and the expected increase in tick activity with wetter, cooler fall weather. WVII (channel 7) and WGME (channel 13 […]
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