The Piscataquis Observer featured the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s “One Tomato” program that seeks to introduce or reintroduce folks to gardening. “Tomatoes are a pretty friendly plant. They’re generally pretty easy to grow and take care of,” says Trisha Smith, community education assistant with the Piscataquis County office of the University of Maine Cooperative […]
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People were encouraged to send ticks to the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab for identification (free) and testing ($15) in the Wiscasset Newspaper column “Prevention is Key to Staying Tick-free This Summer.”
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a free online workshop about raising pigs for small-scale use noon–2 p.m June 16. UMaine Extension professor Donna Coffin and Extension livestock specialist Colt Knight will lead the workshop and discuss housing, health and nutrition, swine breeds, and expected meat yields. Registration is required. For more information or […]
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The Portland Press Herald shared information about University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s harvest food preservation series webinar at 2 p.m. Tuesdays from June 9 to Oct. 27. Preregistration is required: extension.umaine.edu.
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Morning Ag Clips shared University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s release about its free online workshop from noon to 2 p.m June 16 about raising backyard pigs. Registration is required and more information is on the program webpage. The Daily Bulldog and Centralmaine.com also posted the media release.
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Maine AgrAbility and the Maine CITE Coordinating Center will host a free webinar on accessibility for school and community gardens 1–2 p.m. EDT, June 16. Topics will focus on planning community and school gardens for users of all ages and abilities, including the use of adaptive garden tools. Registration is required. Information on registration and […]
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Centralmaine.com posted a University of Maine Cooperative Extension release about its June 3 free online program for people interested in raising backyard poultry. UMaine Extension livestock specialist Colt Knight will talk about various breeds, housing, health and nutrition needs, and watering and lighting options. For more information and to register: extension.umaine.edu.
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The Penobscot Bay Pilot highlighted the help University of Maine Cooperative Extension faculty provided the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry in authorizing 90-day grants of inspection to three Maine-based custom slaughter operations through its Maine Meat and Poultry Inspection program. The department granted temporary authorizations to Hatch’s Custom Meat Cutting, Crystal, Watson’s Custom […]
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The Bangor Daily News spoke with Kate Garland, a horticulture professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for the article “What’s wrong with my seedlings? A short troubleshooting guide for finicky plants.” If your seedlings are struggling, Garland said not to jump to fertilizing as a solution, as it can exacerbate the problem. “For those […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a free online overview of raising backyard poultry from 10 a.m.–noon. June 3. The online program, led by UMaine Extension livestock specialist Colt Knight, is designed for beginning or prospective backyard and small-scale poultry producers. Participants will gain a general understanding of poultry housing, health and nutrition needs; […]
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