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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WABI (Channel 5) reported on the “#EmpoweringMEandYou – Stress Less” online workshop from University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H. The free workshop, designed by teenagers for teenagers, will be hosted from 6 to 7 p.m. April 16. “The point is to help kids learn how to cope with stress, learn what the effects of stress […]
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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