Cooperative Extension

Piscataquis Observer previews free plant clinic

The Piscataquis Observer advanced the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Piscataquis County Office’s free Fourth Friday Plant Clinic via Zoom. Donna Coffin and Trisha Smith will discuss garden- and plant-related questions gleaned from recent emails and Facebook posts at 10 a.m. Friday, July 24. To preregister, visit the Extension website.

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Learn to build a greenhouse, extend Maine’s growing season 

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an “All Season Gardening” webinar that teaches participants how to build a movable greenhouse to extend the growing season noon–1 p.m. Aug. 3. UMaine Extension educators Frank Wertheim and Marjorie Peronto will cover how to build a small greenhouse or low tunnel structure for growing winter greens and […]

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Scocchi speaks to WERU about 4-H

Carla Scocchi, a 4-H development professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, was a recent guest on WERU Community Radio’s “Let’s Talk Animals: From Aardvarks to Zebras” show. The program focused on 4-H.

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Islander, Ellsworth American highlight free soil pH tests offered by Extension

The Mount Desert Islander highlighted University of Maine Cooperative Extension working with the Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation District and U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service to provide free soil pH tests to Hancock County residents. Volunteers will collect soil samples for testing 4–6 p.m. July 16, 23 and 30 at the […]

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Savoie, McCarty speak with BDN about canning 

Kathleen Savoie, extension educator at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, and Katherine McCarty, food systems professional at UMaine Extension, spoke with the Bangor Daily News for two articles about canning. They discussed how to pressure can and what components in canning can and cannot be reused. “First-time canners will make an investment in a […]

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UMaine names President’s Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy has appointed a 30-member Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to advise campus leadership and report on institutional efforts and actions to ensure inclusive excellence. The President’s Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is co-chaired by Kimberly Whitehead, chief of staff to the President, and Susan McKay, founding director […]

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VillageSoup highlights Tick Lab services 

The VillageSoup highlighted the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab’s testing services in an opinion piece titled “Slugs and ticks.” Maine residents can send ticks to the lab to be tested for pathogens that can cause tick-borne diseases. For more information, visit the lab website.

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KJ, Morning Sentinel advance farm products directory 

The Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel advanced University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Maine Farm and Seafood Products Directory in the article titled “An increased appetite for local food keeps farm stores bustling in Maine.” UMaine Extension worked with Allison Lakin, owner of East Forty Farm and Dairy, and Lakin’s Gorges Cheese in Waldoboro, to develop […]

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Sun Journal highlights Extension’s guidance on plants for pollinators

The Sun Journal highlighted guidance from University of Maine Cooperative Extension about how to support pollinators. UMaine Extension recommends planting tubular-flowered plants in the mint family, like sage and lavender, and plants in the Aster family, like sunflowers and daisies, in gardens. The webinar, “Choosing Native Plants for Pollinators,” is from noon–1 p.m July 20. […]

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Times Telegram highlights Extension’s food preservation assistance

The Times Telegram highlighted the University of Maine Cooperative Extension helping residents preserve their food. UMaine Extension offers the “Preserving the Maine Harvest” webinar series, which features new weekly sessions at 2 p.m. every Tuesday through Oct. 27. Register for each webinar on the program webpage to attend the live session or get the link […]

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