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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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Camps and Learning Centers have created a new outdoor activity series designed to stream live on the UMaine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Tanglewood Facebook page each Wednesday at noon. The first “Wednesdays in the Woods” was held April 8 with a challenge activity — identifying creatively camouflaged […]
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Down East magazine included the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in its article titled “An A–Z Guide to Agrarian Self-Reliance in Maine.” UMaine Extension offers affordable workshops on a variety of agricultural topics, and has posted more than 200 educational videos on YouTube.
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Morning Ag Clips, Daily Bulldog and Turner Publishing shared the news release announcing the launch of the new Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP), funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Mediation Program. The program, administered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension, provides farm coaching and alternative dispute resolution through mediation to farmers, their lenders and […]
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News Center Maine shared University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s advice about the best ways to wash produce. Its publication describes optimal methods for keeping raw fruits and vegetables safe for preparation and consumption, how to wash leafy greens, and an assessment of the efficacy of commercial fruit and vegetable rinses. News Center Maine also included […]
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed Vina Lindley, a food systems and youth development professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension Waldo County Office, for the article “How to determine what size garden you need to feed your family.” Lindley shared several tips for new growers about determining the size of their gardens, what to plant, […]
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The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Mediation Program, provides farm coaching and alternative dispute resolution through mediation to farmers, their lenders and others directly affected by the actions of certain USDA agencies. “Sometimes having a neutral third party in the room can help a farm family talk through […]
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Maine Cooperative Extension will delay opening all drop-off locations for greenhouse plastic recycling until on or about June 21. The statewide locations are part of a pilot program to recycle waste greenhouse plastic. The pilot, originally scheduled to start in April, was developed by UMaine Extension and […]
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Morning Ag Clips and the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel shared the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s new online resource titled “COVID-19 Food Safety Information for Maine Consumers.” The website includes links to fact sheets, guidelines and videos about proper disinfecting, food purchasing and storage, recipes using pantry staples and proper hand washing for food […]
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