James Dill, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension pest management specialist, was a source for The Associated Press article “Benevolent or fearsome? Yellow jackets can be both.” Yellow jackets, which have a supportive role in gardening, can be dangerous for families and pets, according to the article. “Their nests are usually small and placed under […]
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Maine Public interviewed David Handley about the impact of the cold, wet, spring on the harvest of high-bush and wild blueberries. The University of Maine Cooperative Extension vegetable and small fruit specialist says the harvest is between 10 days and two weeks late and he suggested that people call the farms at which they pick […]
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CentralMaine.com and Lancaster Farming published a University of Maine Cooperative Extension media release announcing a free Swine 101 seminar being presented in multiple locations statewide. Colt Knight, UMaine Extension assistant professor and state livestock specialist, will talk about breed selection, reproductive information, nutrition, fencing, housing and meat yield. CentralMaine.com also published a Cooperative Extension release about […]
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The Franklin Journal reported the University of Maine Early College program is offering a new outdoor leadership pathway program for western Maine high school students to earn UMaine college credit tuition-free. The outdoor leadership program at UMaine’s 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Bryant Pond focuses on developing an individual’s leadership skills while providing intensive […]
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News Center Maine spoke with Griffin Dill, an integrated pest management professional and director of the Tick Lab with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for a report on the theory that the government could have used ticks as a biological weapon to spread Lyme disease. “The theory being that Lyme disease was one of those […]
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Daily Bulldog previewed a free Summer of Science program for school-age children, run by University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H, at the Farmington Public Library. Participants will use the Engineer Design Process and act as pirates seeking hidden treasure while learning ocean science, Daily Bulldog reported. Sessions include “Seaweed Filter” at 1 p.m. July 18, […]
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The Bangor Daily News spoke with Stephanie Welcomer, professor and associate dean of the Maine Business School at the University of Maine; and David Marcinkowski, associate professor and extension dairy specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for the article “Maine farmers were milking goats long before it was trendy.” “The original [goat] cheese […]
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VillageSoup previewed a free Summer of Science program for children ages 7–12, run by University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H, to be held at the Cushing Public Library beginning at 1:30 p.m. July 26. Additional sessions will be held on Aug. 2 and 9. Participants will use the Engineer Design Process and act as pirates […]
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Advertiser Democrat advanced a University of Maine Cooperative Extension workshop on raising backyard poultry from 1–3 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Oxford County Extension office in South Paris. Colt Knight, Extension livestock specialist, will discuss poultry breeds, housing, health and nutrition for small-scale egg producers, the article states. The cost is $10 per person and […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will present the free seminar “Swine 101: Raising Pastured Pork” in 10 locations, from Presque Isle to Falmouth, in July and August. A smoked pork meal will be provided. Colt Knight, UMaine Extension assistant professor and state livestock specialist, will talk about breed selection, reproductive information, nutrition, fencing, housing and […]
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