Cooperative Extension

Morning Ag Clips, Turner Publishing announce Extension nutrition program now online

Morning Ag Clips and Turner Publishing published a University of Maine Cooperative Extension news release announcing the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is offering its “10 Steps to a Healthier You” series online. The program focuses on healthy eating, meal planning, staying within a budget at the grocery store, and food safety. A […]

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The County cites Extension in article on bees, Micmac Farms

The County cited University of Maine Cooperative Extension in an article about Micmac Farms in Caribou, which has seen an increase in bees and other natural pollinators over the past two years since working with the Central Aroostook Natural Resources Conservation Service to set aside three of its 15 acres specifically to attract natural pollinators. […]

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Marcinkowski discusses changes in dairy industry with WVII

David Marcinkowski talked with WVII (Channel 7) for its story about National Dairy Month. The Extension dairy specialist and associate professor of animal and veterinary sciences at the University of Maine said 25 years ago there were about 700 dairy farms in the state and now there are 210. “The state of Maine has produced […]

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Press Herald interviews Handley about pick-your-own strawberry season

David Handley, vegetable and small fruit specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, told the Portland Press Herald that he expects most pick-your-own strawberry farms to open this season. The story included interim safety guidance issued by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and University of Maine Cooperative Extension. The Sun Journal carried the […]

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UMaine Extension nutrition education program now online

University of Maine Cooperative Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program is offering its “10 Steps to a Healthier You” series online. EFNEP Online is a self-paced program focused on healthy eating, meal planning, staying within a budget at the grocery store, and food safety. Lessons include interactive videos, worksheets and individual access to EFNEP […]

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BDN speaks with Dill about early season pests

The Bangor Daily News spoke with Jim Dill, pest management specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for an article about pests that plague gardens during the early season. “Probably the number one thing I’ve been getting calls on [recently] is aphids,” Dill said. “They seem to be pretty prevalent on everything from ornamentals to […]

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BDN interviews UMaine, Extension experts about using enough mulch in gardens

The Bangor Daily News interviewed several University of Maine and University of Maine Cooperative Extension faculty members about the appropriate thickness of mulch for gardens. They were interviewed for the article “This is the biggest mistake first-time gardeners make when mulching.” Eric Gallandt, professor of weed ecology at UMaine, said gardners need to pack enough […]

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Press Herald reports on Carter’s discussion about struggles, resilience of farmers with state committee 

The Portland Press Herald reported on Hannah Carter, dean of University of Maine Cooperative Extension, discussing the struggles and resilience of farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic with the Maine State Legislature’s Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee. The newspaper included her talk in the article “Federal funding not enough to meet farmers’ needs, state official says.” […]

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UMaine Health Connection Chats continue in June–July

UMaine Health Connection Chats continue this month and will explore various topics such as home gardening, summertime pests and staying healthy during the coronavirus pandemic. The University of Maine Center on Aging and its community sponsors host the free online chats from 11 a.m.–noon every Wednesday via Zoom. They provide practical information and tips for […]

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BDN interviews UMaine, Extension faculty about making mulch at home

The Bangor Daily News interviewed several University of Maine and University of Maine Cooperative Extension faculty for the article “How to make your own mulch at home.” The article explores ways gardeners can make their own mulch and reduce the need to buy it at stores. A couple of them recommended using newspapers and cardboard. […]

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