Morning Ag Clips advanced a University of Maine Cooperative Extension Produce Safety Alliance grower training course offered in two locations. The course will be offered from 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Nov. 8 at Saco City Hall (snow date Nov. 15), and from 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Waldo County Extension […]
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The Forecaster announced the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program in Cumberland County is accepting applications. Applications are available online now through Dec. 16. All classes will be held at the University of Maine Regional Learning Center in Falmouth beginning Feb. 6, The Forecaster reported. Participants will receive 60 hours of in-depth […]
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Colt Knight, assistant professor with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine state livestock specialist, was interviewed by the Bangor Daily News for the article, “Feral livestock — hogs included — can cause massive environmental crop damage.” While there is no legal definition for feral livestock, it is generally accepted that any domesticated animal […]
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension was mentioned in a gardening column published by The Free Press about wrapping up for the season. One end-of-the season gardening chore the author mentions is planting garlic. While it may be difficult to find seed garlic at this late date, she writes, UMaine Extension posts a list of […]
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed Jim Dill, a pest management specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for the article, “Maine is home to hundreds of spider species. Here’s a guide to the ones you might find.” In Maine, spiders are relatively harmless to people, according to Dill. While the bites of some species […]
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Castine Patriot reported the Peninsula Explorers, a youth club sponsored by 4-H and Blue Hill Heritage Trust, recently visited Horsepower Farm in Penobscot for gleaning and a lesson in outdoor cooking. Peninsula Explorers, now in its second year, was formed to connect youth with the outdoors and community members, according to the article.
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Maine AgrAbility and United Farmer Veterans of Maine will host a symposium for military veterans and their partners involved in agriculture, and veterans exploring opportunities in agriculture 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Maine Army National Guard Armory in Augusta. “Educate-2-Cultivate” will focus on business development skills and assistive technology designed to support safe […]
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The Ellsworth American spoke with Lily Calderwood, University of Maine Cooperative Extension wild blueberry specialist and assistant professor of horticulture, about the vibrant red and orange blueberry fields seen in Down East Maine during the fall. Calderwood explained that wild blueberry plants are similar to deciduous trees in that they release chlorophyll in the fall […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer half-day workshops for food entrepreneurs in multiple locations this fall. “Recipe to Market” topics include food entrepreneurship in the specialty food industry, business basics, an overview of the product development process, licensing and regulations, and food safety. The following sessions will be held 9 a.m.–noon: Oct. 23 at […]
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WABI (Channel 5) and News Center Maine reported that about 350 area middle school girls attended the “Expanding Your Horizons” conference at the University of Maine. The annual event, sponsored by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, is dedicated to inspiring girls to recognize their potential and pursue opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math. […]
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