Cobscook Currents 4-H Club highlighted in News Observer
The Machias Valley News Observer noted the Cobscook Currents 4-H Club participating in a wreath-making event.
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UMaine orientation camp featured in Journal of Forestry paper on enhancing diversity in natural resource programs
An orientation camp offered to incoming students by the University of Maine’s School of Forest Resources was highlighted in an article published in the Journal of Forestry titled “Enhancing Diversity in Undergraduate Degree Programs in Forestry and Related Natural Resources: a Brief Review of Critical Issues and Promising Actions.” The article, which was authored by […]
Read moreBeekeeping workshop series promoted by media
Morning Ag Clips, Spectrum News, the Daily Bulldog and the Bangor Daily News highlighted University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County offering its annual series of beekeeping workshops with multiple sessions available for beginners and experienced keepers starting Jan. 4. Visit the program webpage to register or learn more.
Read moreUMaine Extension offers free virtual nutrition course beginning Jan. 3
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold a nine-session virtual nutrition class for young adults aged 19-25 and adults with young children. The course, titled “Eating Smart, Being Active,” will begin on Jan. 3 and run through the end of February. The course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to make healthy […]
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UMaine Extension assistant professor and dairy forage educator receives national research award
University of Maine Cooperative Extension dairy forage educator Jaime Garzon was recently honored with the prestigious Gerald O. Mott Award. The award recognizes Garzon’s outstanding academic achievements, contributions to research and education, and dedication to the agricultural community. The Gerald O. Mott Award is presented annually by the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) to […]
Read moreMedia highlight research award for Garzon
Morning Ag Clips, the Bangor Daily News and CentralMaine.com highlighted University of Maine Cooperative Extension dairy forage educator Jaime Garzon receiving the prestigious Gerald O. Mott Award. The award recognizes Garzon’s outstanding academic achievements, contributions to research and education, and dedication to the agricultural community.
Read moreMedia promote free virtual nutrition course
The Bethel Citizen, The Irregular, the Daily Bulldog, Bangor Daily News, Sun Journal and CentralMaine.com promoted University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s free nine-session virtual nutrition class for young adults aged 19–25 and adults with young children. The course, titled “Eating Smart, Being Active,” will begin on Jan. 3 and run through the end of February.
Read moreGrowing native plants from seeds workshop scheduled for Dec. 9
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop about growing native plants from seeds from 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road, Falmouth. Led by experienced horticulturists, the workshop will explore various topics, including sowing and transplanting techniques, protecting seeds from critters and dividing […]
Read moreMedia highlight 2024 calendar from Maine Agricultural Mediation Program
The Piscataquis Observer, the Bangor Daily News, the Sun Journal and the Livermore Falls Advertiser highlighted the 2024 wall calendar from the Maine Agricultural Mediation Program, which is part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension. The theme of the calendar is “Farming and Tending to the Land and Sea Throughout the Seasons.” It features 12 […]
Read moreAnnual ag-focused calendar celebrates farming, land and sea through the seasons
The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP), which is part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has released its 2024 wall calendar. The theme of this year’s calendar is “Farming and Tending to the Land and Sea Throughout the Seasons. It features twelve charming images from Maine-based artists that capture the essence of agricultural work and […]
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