Cooperative Extension

BDN speaks with Extension staff about grocery shopping during pandemic

The Bangor Daily News spoke with several University of Maine Cooperative Extension staff members about how to safely grocery shop during the COVID-19 pandemic. Robson Machado, assistant professor and food scientist, said that the science is evolving and all tips should be taken with a grain of salt as recommendations continue to change. “We just […]

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Media promote Extension’s ask-an-expert resource

Morning Ag Clips, Penobscot Bay Pilot and Daily Bulldog published a University of Maine Cooperative Extension release announcing a new ask-an-expert agricultural page devoted to frequently asked questions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Maine farmers and agricultural producers can use an online form to submit questions about COVID-19 and agriculture. Questions still can be submitted to local […]

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Media report UMaine Extension 4-H offering virtual science cafés for teens

Daily Bulldog, Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel and The Bethel Citizen published a University of Maine Cooperative Extension release announcing that UMaine Extension 4-H is offering virtual science cafés for teens in seventh grade through senior year of high school from 3–3:45 p.m. Tuesdays beginning March 31. The informal discussions will include UMaine scientists talking about […]

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COVID-19 food safety information from UMaine Extension

University of Maine Cooperative Extension created a collection of food safety resources selected specifically for use during the current pandemic. COVID-19 Food Safety Information for Maine Consumers features links to fact sheets, guidelines and videos with information on proper disinfection techniques, food purchasing and storage, recipes using pantry staples and the role of handwashing in […]

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UMaine Extension 4-H stress management workshop for teens April 16

According to the 2019 Maine KIDS COUNT data [www.mekids.org/site/assets/files/1241/kidscount_2019.pdf, p. 15], the rate of Maine teens with anxiety is 16.1%, nearly double that of the national average. Finding healthy ways to respond to anxiety is particularly important during these stressful times. A free online workshop that focuses on stress management, designed by and for teens, […]

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Mainebiz covers UMaine Extension resources for farmers, consumers

Mainebiz covered several University of Maine Cooperative Extension resources for farmers and consumers as the growing season begins amid the COVID-19 pandemic. UMaine Extension has an online Maine farm product and pick-up directory that provides information on available local farm products and alternative pickup options developed by farmers statewide, the article states. To help small […]

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Media promote Extension’s Garden Chats

The Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel and Advertiser Democrat highlighted the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s online gardening discussion series “Garden Chats: Growing Resilience from the Ground Up.” The free, one-hour discussions allow gardeners and UMaine Extension experts to share and discuss gardening tips and ask questions about various subjects, including pruning, seed starting, soil […]

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Holland talks with Press Herald about gardening activities for children

The Portland Press Herald interviewed Lynne Holland, a community education assistant with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for the Maine Gardener column “Mommy, I’m bored! Have you heard that lately?” Holland describes several activities pertaining to gardening that children can do as schools remain closed during the coronavirus pandemic. Children, she said, can prune branches […]

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Media promote Extension’s Daily Maine Farmer sessions

The Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel, Turner Publishing Inc., Morning Ag Clips and The Piscataquis  Observer shared the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s online Daily Maine Farmer sessions. Each meeting allows farmers to discuss their experiences and ask experts questions amid the coronavirus outbreak. UMaine Extension will host the online sessions from 10 to 11 a.m. […]

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