Cooperative Extension

Extension issues recommendations for farmers during COVID-19 outbreak

University of Maine Cooperative Extension has released recommendations for farmers in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Anne Lichtenwalner, UMaine Extension veterinarian, associate professor, and director of the Extension Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, authored the guide. “While there’s no evidence that the novel coronavirus causing COVID-19 is affecting livestock, or any species besides humans, it’s important to […]

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Training offered on ‘Signs of the Seasons’ in Maine

University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Sea Grant will offer four free “Signs of the Seasons” training sessions for volunteer citizen scientists around the state.  March 16, 4–6:30 p.m., Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth March 24, 4–6:30 p.m., Audubon Fields Pond Station, 216 Fields Pond Road, Holden  April 8, 4–6:30 […]

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BDN, WABI cover Growing Hemp conference

The Bangor Daily News and WABI (Channel 5) covered the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Growing Hemp in Maine Conference. While on sabbatical last year, John Jemison, Extension professor of soil and water quality, observed the growing, harvesting, drying and marketing of hemp in Colorado. He came away with respect for large industrial farms there […]

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Media share free ‘signs of spring’ training opportunities

The Sun Journal posted a media release about four free “Signs of the Seasons” training sessions for volunteer citizen scientists offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Sea Grant. Sessions are: March 16, 4–6:30 p.m., Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth;
 March 23, 4–6:30 p.m., Audubon Fields Pond Station, 216 Fields […]

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Piscataquis Observer posts details about greenhouse workshop

The Piscataquis Observer posted a University of Maine Cooperative Extension media release announcing workshops about using small-scale greenhouses to extend the growing season will be held in March. The first, 1 to 3 p.m. March 12, is at the UMaine Extension Piscataquis County office, 165 East Main St. in Dover-Foxcroft. And the second, 10 a.m. […]

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BDN speaks with Brzozowski, Anderson about how farmers can create an estate plan

The Bangor Daily News spoke with University of Maine Cooperative Extension staff members Richard Brzozowski, project director for Maine AgrAbility, and Gary Anderson, extension animal and bioscience specialist, about estate planning for farmers. “Everybody knows they’re going to die, but it’s not the most fun thing to talk about,” said Brzozowski. “It’s important for these […]

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Sun Journal advances Cumberland County 4-H exploration day

Sun Journal advanced a University of Maine Cooperative Extension Cumberland County 4-H exploration day on Saturday, March 21. The Cumberland County 4-H Leaders Association will host the mini-forum, featuring hands-on workshops for youth ages 5 to 18, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the University of Southern Maine campus in Gorham. Online registration is due March […]

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Advertiser Democrat announces UMaine Extension food safety training

Advertiser Democrat previewed a University of Maine Cooperative Extension food safety training for volunteer cooks happening at multiple locations. “Cooking for Crowds” will be offered beginning 1–4 p.m. April 9 at the UMaine Extension office in South Paris. Additional sites are in Lisbon Falls, Falmouth, Springvale and Farmington, with sessions through April 29, the article […]

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The County reports UMaine Extension offers free gardening newsletter

The County reported University of Maine Cooperative Extension publishes a free monthly online newsletter for home gardeners. “Maine Home Garden News” is published March through October, archived by year and available for subscription, and includes practical, research-based information. “We enjoy sharing voices from a variety of Extension professionals and Maine gardeners in a fun and […]

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BDN interviews Lichtenwalner about chickens, new coronavirus

The Bangor Daily News spoke with Anne Lichtenwalner, director of the University of Maine Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and professor of animal and veterinary science, for an article on what poultry owners need to know about the new coronavirus. While chickens can carry strains of coronavirus, there is no evidence in the U.S. of chickens being […]

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