David Marcinkowski talked with WVII (Channel 7) for its story about National Dairy Month. The Extension dairy specialist and associate professor of animal and veterinary sciences at the University of Maine said 25 years ago there were about 700 dairy farms in the state and now there are 210. “The state of Maine has produced […]
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David Handley, vegetable and small fruit specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, told the Portland Press Herald that he expects most pick-your-own strawberry farms to open this season. The story included interim safety guidance issued by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and University of Maine Cooperative Extension. The Sun Journal carried the […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program is offering its “10 Steps to a Healthier You” series online. EFNEP Online is a self-paced program focused on healthy eating, meal planning, staying within a budget at the grocery store, and food safety. Lessons include interactive videos, worksheets and individual access to EFNEP […]
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The Bangor Daily News spoke with Jim Dill, pest management specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for an article about pests that plague gardens during the early season. “Probably the number one thing I’ve been getting calls on [recently] is aphids,” Dill said. “They seem to be pretty prevalent on everything from ornamentals to […]
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed several University of Maine and University of Maine Cooperative Extension faculty members about the appropriate thickness of mulch for gardens. They were interviewed for the article “This is the biggest mistake first-time gardeners make when mulching.” Eric Gallandt, professor of weed ecology at UMaine, said gardners need to pack enough […]
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The Portland Press Herald reported on Hannah Carter, dean of University of Maine Cooperative Extension, discussing the struggles and resilience of farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic with the Maine State Legislature’s Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee. The newspaper included her talk in the article “Federal funding not enough to meet farmers’ needs, state official says.” […]
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UMaine Health Connection Chats continue this month and will explore various topics such as home gardening, summertime pests and staying healthy during the coronavirus pandemic. The University of Maine Center on Aging and its community sponsors host the free online chats from 11 a.m.–noon every Wednesday via Zoom. They provide practical information and tips for […]
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed several University of Maine and University of Maine Cooperative Extension faculty for the article “How to make your own mulch at home.” The article explores ways gardeners can make their own mulch and reduce the need to buy it at stores. A couple of them recommended using newspapers and cardboard. […]
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The Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel highlighted the free webinar about accessibility for school and community gardens that Maine AgrAbility and the Maine CITE Coordinating Center will host at 1 p.m. June 16. Webinar delves into planning community and school gardens for users of all ages and abilities, including the use of adaptive garden tools. […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a free webinar on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) financial assistance programs available to maple producers as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. The webinar, which Extension will host at 6:30 p.m. June 15, is co-sponsored by SCORE and the Maine Maple Producers Association. SCORE volunteer Steve Veazey […]
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