Bee Chim has been named the University of Maine Cooperative Extension crops specialist based in Presque Isle. As an Extension agronomist, Chim’s focus is assisting potato growers and other farmers with crop-related educational programs, and applied research. She also has an appointment with the University of Maine at Presque Isle, where she will teach one […]
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The Free Press, Centralmaine.com and Morning Ag Clips shared a University of Maine Cooperative Extension media release about its “Growing Garlic in Maine” webinar noon–1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14. Registration is required; a $5 donation is optional. Register on the event webpage to attend live or receive a link to the recording. For more information or to request a […]
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Root cellaring is a low-energy method for storing the bounty from the garden. University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar focused on how to store produce from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 28. UMaine Extension Professional Jason Lilley will cover ideal storage conditions for crops, and how to create those conditions throughout most […]
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Morning Ag Clips and CentralMaine.com advanced a new webinar series, Nip Livestock Disease in the Bud, developed by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Animal Health Division (MDACF) to control disease in sheep, goats, swine and beef cows. Registration is required. More information, including a schedule and list of speakers, […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry — Animal Health Division will offer webinars in October to help livestock producers lay a strong foundation for disease control ahead of any infection that may be introduced to swine, sheep, goats or beef cattle. The free webinars will be held […]
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The Daily Bulldog interviewed Tara Marble, University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth development professional, about the virtual exhibit hall developed so children can display their work. “We’re trying to connect kids in a time when we’re not connected at all,” said Marble. National 4-H recognized the Maine branch for their work in trying to […]
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WABI reported on the University of Maine Cooperative Extension pain-free gardening webinar, which was held virtually Aug. 31, and highlighted additional webinars scheduled for every other Monday in September.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar about growing garlic in Maine noon–1 p.m. Sept. 14. “Growing Garlic in Maine” topics will include planting stock, site selection, timing of harvest and proper drying. The webinar will be led by UMaine Extension agriculture and non-timber forest products professional David Fuller, who has grown garlic […]
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The Castine Patriot and The Weekly Packet incorporated blueberry harvesting statistics from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in an article titled “Hot, dry July diminishes local blueberry yields.” According to UMaine Extension, some 50 million pounds of blueberries were harvested from about 18,800 acres across the state in 2018. Fresh Plaza carried the article.
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David Yarborough, professor emeritus of horticulture at the University of Maine, spoke with BBC News about the 2020 wild blueberry crop in Maine, and challenges wild blueberry farmers face. The crop, picked throughout August, will be limited this year, said Yarborough, also a professor emeritus wild blueberry specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. […]
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