Cooperative Extension

UMaine Extension confirms presence of invasive Swede midge, media report 

The Bangor Daily News spoke with David Fuller, agriculture and nontimber forest products professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for a report about the invasive Swede midge, whose presence has been confirmed in Maine. The midge, which is native to Europe and southwest Asia, can damage cruciferous plants like cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli. “This […]

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Maine Public speaks with Jemison for article on hemp industry

Maine Public spoke with John Jemison, University of Maine Cooperative Extension professor, for the report “Farmers, Researchers Look to Grow Maine’s Fledgling Hemp Industry.” Generations of Americans grew hemp on large scales dating back to colonial times, but in more recent decades its production was restricted by federal regulations. Now that those regulations have changed, […]

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Advertiser Democrat previews ‘Cooking for Crowds’ Oct. 21

Advertiser Democrat previewed “Cooking for Crowds,” a food safety training for volunteers hosted by University of Maine Cooperative Extension from 1–4 p.m. Oct. 21 at the UMaine Extension Oxford County office in South Paris. The training, which meets Good Shepherd Food Bank training requirements, offers up-to-date information on how to handle, transport, store and prepare […]

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Hopkins, Extension bulletin cited in BDN article on fall foliage

Kathy Hopkins, University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator, was quoted in the Bangor Daily News article “Fall foliage expected to be at peak color this weekend in Maine.” Fall foliage in Maine is predicted to reach its peak, when 70–100% of leaves have changed color, on Oct. 12 and 13, according to the article. “Things […]

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Morning Ag Clips previews Great Maine Apple Day, preservation workshop

Morning Ag Clips previewed the annual Great Maine Apple Day, which will be held noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) Common Ground Education Center in Unity. The event is sponsored by MOFGA, FEDCO and University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Featured presentations will include “Growing Healthy Apple […]

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Turner Publishing, Advertiser Democrat advance Oxford County Extension open house

Turner Publishing and Advertiser Democrat reported the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Oxford County office will host its annual fall open house from 2–6 p.m. Oct. 18. The event offers a chance for community members to mingle and meet staff, including Sara Johnson, UMaine Extension 4-H professional, and Emma Fournier, Extension horticulture community education assistant, who […]

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Expanding Your Horizons seeks volunteers for Oct. 15

Expanding Your Horizons is an annual conference at the University of Maine dedicated to inspiring girls to recognize their potential and pursue opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math.  This year, more than 300 middle school girls will come to UMaine on Tuesday, Oct. 15 for presentations, workshops and other hands-on STEM activities with scientists […]

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Ellsworth American interviews Moran about Maine’s apple crop 

The Ellsworth American spoke with Renae Moran, an associate professor of pomology at the University of Maine and a fruit tree specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for an article about this year’s apple crop. The 2019 Maine apple crop is sweet but not abundant, The Ellsworth American reported. “The color is excellent thanks […]

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