The Portland Press Herald spoke with Jason Lilley, a sustainable agriculture professional, and David Handley, a small fruit and vegetable specialist, both with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for the article “Already in an unpredictable business, farmers face more uncertainties than ever.” Farmers have to contend with a whole new set of challenges amid the […]
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Pamela Hargest, a horticulture professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, was a recent guest on Maine Public’s “Maine Calling” radio show. The topic of the show was gardening for relaxation and growing food, including what people can do now to get vegetables, flowers and their yards off to a good start, and what to […]
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Morning Ag Clips and the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel published a University of Maine Cooperative Extension news release reporting that there are new publications available on an updated webpage of resources for backyard poultry keepers. For more information contact Donna Coffin, 207.262.7726; donna.coffin@maine.edu.
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With planting season for gardeners and growers on the horizon, University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers a new collection of resources for retailers and farmers’ markets on seedling sales to the general public. Resources were compiled in collaboration with the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, and the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is featuring new publications on an updated webpage of resources for backyard poultry keepers. New and updated bulletins available for free download include: #2219 Giving chicks a good start #2221 Simple Steps to Starting Healthy Chicks in Maine #2222 Nutrition for backyard chicken flocks in Maine The webpage has been […]
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The Penobscot Bay Press highlighted the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Harvest for Hunger Program and “Garden Chats: Growing Resilience from the Ground Up” series in its article “Healthy Acadia suggests sharing home garden produce.”
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The Penobscot Bay Press reported that the University of Maine Cooperative Extension assisted Hands of Hope, a volunteer group in Blue Hill, in its effort to help residents grow Victory gardens. UMaine extension’s assistance allowed the group to offer free seeds to families in need, according to the report.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is holding its annual state public speaking awards ceremony online starting at 3 p.m. April 25. Public speaking helps youth build confidence, organization and presentation skills. UMaine Extension held its 4-H regional competitions online in March, and now 32 youth, between ages 12 and 19, from across Maine are […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported on a Zoom meeting hosted by U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension to hear concerns from local farmers about the coronavirus outbreak. Pingree said the next federal funding package will address some of the issues farmers experienced in applying for loan assistance, according to the report. […]
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The Bangor Daily News highlighted the four-part series of online classes from University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Audubon about using native plants to benefit birds and other wildlife in the article “5 free online farming and gardening courses you can take right now.” Anyone interested in participating can register online. Participants will receive […]
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