The Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel and the Bangor Daily News highlighted efforts from University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association to connect dairy farmers with potential short-term laborers amid the coronavirus outbreak. UMaine Extension Waldo County, in particular, has been compiling a list of available workers with dairy […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension created a new resource for Maine farmers and agricultural producers devoted to frequently asked questions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Questions about COVID-19 and agriculture can be submitted using an online form. UMaine Extension experts will respond and selected questions with their answers will be posted. Questions also can continue to […]
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Over the past year, Maine AgrAbility and partner Alpha One integrated agriculture into the curriculum of a peer mentoring program at Massabesic High School in York county. The program, funded by the Maine Department of Labor Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and supplemented with hands-on opportunities, culminated with summer work experiences on a local farm. Sally […]
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The Kennebec Journal interviewed several officials from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected local farmers, as well as how producers have adapted. Donna Coffin, a UMaine Extension educator, said fears “about the unknown” have hindered farmers’ ability to make business decisions. Some producers have begun selling Community Supported […]
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The Morning Sentinel spoke with Richard Kersbergen, extension professor with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about ways to help dairy farmers during the pandemic. UMaine Extension and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association are in search of short-term workers, especially those with milking experience, to help small dairy farmers in the event that farmers […]
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The Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel, WABI (Channel 5) and the Associated Press highlighted the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program’s new video series “Mainely Dish.” Each video, which UMaine Extension will release each Monday, will feature a new recipe with step-by-step instructions for how to prepare the dish at […]
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The Daily Bulldog shared an announcement from the Greater Franklin Food Council that it, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Natural Resource Conservation Service will host an online and teleconference meeting to help Franklin County farmers cope with new obstacles presented by the coronavirus pandemic. The conference will be held at 1 p.m. […]
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Morning Ag Clips and the Associated Press reported the University of Maine Cooperative Extension has been accepting applications for its Master Food Preserver Program. Master Food Preservers teach people how to preserve food and share research from UMaine Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Applications for the program, which includes a $250 fee, must […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer virtual science cafés for teens in grades 7–12 each Tuesday, from 3–3:45 p.m., beginning March 31. Online sessions will include University of Maine scientists discussing their research, how they became involved in their work and what brought them to Maine. Participants will learn about science in action […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering Maine farmers a chance to connect online from 10–11 a.m. weekdays to ask questions, get answers and share information. “Daily Maine Farmer” sessions began March 23 as a way for farmers and farm service providers to share what is happening on their farms and to engage with experts […]
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