The Bangor Daily News cited University of Maine Cooperative Extension in the article “Here are the seeds you should start indoors in Maine.” UMaine Extension recommends starting tomatoes six to eight weeks before transplanting the seedlings, depending on the variety, and peppers should be started seven to 10 weeks before the danger of the last […]
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In this time of physical distancing from others, farmers in Maine have been using alternative methods to market to their customers, including social media, online farm stores and directories, and other tools. In support of growers and producers developing alternative marketing methods, University of Maine Cooperative Extension has compiled a variety of resources focused on […]
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The Times Record spoke with James McConnon, University of Maine Cooperative Extension business and economics specialist and professor in the School of Economics, for the article “Unfortunate timing, virus waylay new Bath restuarant’s plans.” Sourasay Senesombath was hoping to open Asian Noodle House, his fourth restaurant, in Bath in early May, but the COVID-19 outbreak […]
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Morning Ag Clips published a University of Maine Cooperative Extension news release reporting that UMaine Extension Caribou Homemakers recently made and donated 110 fabric face masks for area hospitals and nursing homes in central Aroostook County. More information on the efforts and details on drop-off locations are available on the project webpage, or by contacting […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host an online discussion for producers in the meat industry on changes in current operations due to COVID-19 on Friday, April 17, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., via Zoom. “Town Hall: What to expect from the meat industry with recent COVID-19 developments” will feature an overview of the current and predicted […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers a wide selection of publications particularly relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic, including some newly developed to address specific concerns during this time. New publications include: #4103 Social Distancing: What is it? Why do it? And How to Make the Time at Home with Your Kids Fun #1065 How Can […]
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Morning Ag Clips, Daily Bulldog, Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel and Turner Publishing carried a news release announcing that University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Camps and Learning Centers created an outdoor activity series titled “Wednesdays in the Woods.” The series started April 8 and streams live every Wednesday at noon on the UMaine 4-H […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension Caribou Homemakers recently made and donated 110 fabric face masks to area hospitals and nursing homes in central Aroostook County. UMaine Extension Homemakers is a volunteer group that develops leadership skills, supports community causes, and promotes Extension’s educational programs in nine Maine counties. Several locations with active Homemaker groups are […]
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News Center Maine quoted Griffin Dill, an integrated pest management professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in a report on Lyme disease risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. People are more likely to spend time outside to combat isolation, but need to take precautions to protect themselves and their pets from deer ticks that can […]
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Morning Ag Clips and the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel published a release announcing University of Maine Cooperative Extension is delaying the opening of all drop-off locations for greenhouse plastic recycling until on or about June 21 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pilot program, originally scheduled to begin in April, was developed by UMaine […]
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