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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The Associated Press published an article reminding Maine residents that the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab offers a tick testing service. Anyone who has been bitten by a tick can send it to the lab to be tested for Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and babesia. Tests cost $15 per tick for Maine residents, according […]
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Morning Ag Clips reported the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD) will offer a tractor safety workshop 5:30–8:30 p.m. July 30 in Dover-Foxcroft. The workshop is offered to local farmers, residents and landowners who are at least 18 years old and wish to learn basic tractor safety […]
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Lakes Region Weekly reported the Maine 4-H Foundation is $2 million away from buying the Magic Lantern theater and pub in Bridgton, where it plans to create an innovation lab and learning center for local children. The foundation, which supports the University of Maine’s Cooperative Extension programs, has raised about half of the $4 million […]
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The Kathmandu Post included information from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in the article, “Worried about pesticides? Scrub them away.” When washing leafy greens, UMaine Extension recommends a vinegar and water mixture, according to the bulletin, “Best Ways to Wash Fruits and Vegetables.” The publication also advises consumers stay away from soap or commercial […]
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