Cooperative Extension

Moran talks apples on Maine Public’s ‘Maine Calling’

Renae Moran, an associate professor of pomology at the University of Maine and a fruit tree specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, was a recent guest on Maine Public’s “Maine Calling.” The show focused on the science, business and joy of apple growing and picking in Maine. 

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Free Press previews Fall Harvest Festival, trail race at Tanglewood

The Free Press reported the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Tanglewood in Lincolnville will host a Fall Harvest Festival and the Tanglewood Tracks 3.5-mile trail race Oct. 5. Funds raised from the race will support local youth to attend summer camp programs. The race begins at 10 a.m. with […]

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The County reports on new UMaine Extension location in Houlton

A new location for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Aroostook County may result in improved services and educational workshops, The County reported. Previously housed on the third floor of the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office, the UMaine Extension office is now located at the Houlton Higher Education Center. The addition of UMaine Extension to […]

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Knight discusses breeds of meat chickens for BDN article 

Colt Knight, assistant professor with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine state livestock specialist, spoke with the Bangor Daily News for an article about the best breeds of meat chickens. Chickens that are raised specifically for meat are commonly known as broilers, and they are different from their egg-laying counterparts, the article states. […]

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Advertiser Democrat reports on last fair for 4-H season

Advertiser Democrat reported on the Fryeburg Fair, Maine’s last fair of the season, happening Sept. 29–Oct. 6. More than 190 4-Hers from around New England are exhibiting their animals at the fair, according to the article. 4-H youth are between 9 and 18 years old. In Maine, 4-H is facilitated by the University of Maine […]

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Piscataquis Observer previews UMaine Extension fermentation program at brewery 

The Piscataquis Observer reported on a food fermentation program and brewery tour 5–8 p.m. Oct. 22 at Bissell Brothers Three Rivers in Milo. The event is sponsored by the Piscataquis County Extension Association, University of Maine School of Food and Agriculture and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Brian Perkins, an assistant research professor in […]

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