Morning Ag Clips, Farms.com CentralMaine.com and The Lincoln County News published online articles about the “Growing Small Fruit on Your Farm” course being hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension from 1-2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Oct. 17, 24 and 31, and Nov. 7 and 14. For more information, to register or to request a […]
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The Piscataquis Observer shared that Northern Light Mayo Hospital and University of Maine Cooperative Extension are working together to improve access to fresh, local produce through gleaning, the art of recovering leftover food from local farm fields and farmers markets and redirecting it back to our community.
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Representatives from the University of Maine Aquaculture Research Institute, the UMaine Lobster Institute, Maine Sea Grant and University of Maine Cooperative Extension participated in the SEAMaine Educator Summit hosted by the Seafood Economic Accelerator for Maine (SEAMaine). This event drew participants from all over the aquaculture sector, providing educators with invaluable insights into Maine’s aquaculture […]
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a “Growing Small Fruit on Your Farm” course from 1-2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Oct. 17, 24 and 31, and Nov. 7 and 14. The comprehensive online workshop is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to cultivate and raise a variety of small fruits, […]
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Maine Public interviewed Colt Knight, a state livestock specialist at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for a “Maine Calling” segment about raising backyard chickens.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a field day from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Oct. 14 at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road, Falmouth. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the Gardens at Tidewater Farm, learn about UMaine Extension’s work, ask gardening questions and participate in hands-on demonstrations with […]
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering two in-depth horticulture training workshops for Mainers interested in horticulture career opportunities or elevating their gardening skills. The two programs, “Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training” and “Maine Gardener Training,” will teach foundational knowledge and skills, offer hands-on experience through practical exercises and provide an opportunity to learn from […]
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Morning Ag Clips, The Bethel Citizen, the Sun Journal and the Bangor Daily News shared that University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering two in-depth horticulture training workshops for Mainers looking to start a career in horticulture or for those wanting to elevate their gardening skills.
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The Bethel Citizen highlighted University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District partnering with Wrinkle in Thyme Farm in Sumner, Maine, to offer an on-farm program on Friday, Oct. 13.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host, “Teaching from the Heart: Nonviolent Communication in the Elementary Classroom” an online professional development program from 3:30–5 p.m. Oct. 24–26. The program aims to equip educators and elementary school teachers with tools and techniques to foster a compassionate and inclusive classroom environment using nonviolent communication principles. Using practical […]
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