WABI (Channel 5) spoke with Griffin Dill, an integrated pest management professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for the second part of its series “Fighting Lyme disease.” Dill said the tick population and reported cases of tick-borne diseases are increasing in Maine. “It’s a more forested state with human development mixed in, so it’s […]
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A century of programs and services provided by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Franklin County office was celebrated June 19, Livermore Falls Advertiser reported. Artifacts, brochures, demonstrations and baked goods were offered at the open house in Farmington. Several staff members were on hand to greet visitors, answer questions or reminisce about the past, […]
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The Conway Daily Sun covered University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H’s annual June Jamboree held at Fryeburg Fairgrounds. The event was dedicated to helping 4-H youth learn about the care, health and wellness of livestock, fitting and showmanship. In addition, children working in multiple animal science projects, including sheep, swine, working steer and horse projects, […]
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Tanglewood in Lincolnville was mentioned in the Outside magazine column, “We need summer camp more than ever before.” Today’s children grow up with little unstructured time, and their social and academic lives are built around digital devices and being online, the article states. […]
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The Bangor Daily News spoke with Jason Lilley, a sustainable agriculture professional with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for the article, “Here is where you can go to successfully sell your crops.” Before deciding to sell your crops at a farm stand or farmers market, or to a farm-to-table restaurant or local supermarket, the […]
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The Vose Library in Union is offering a variety of youth summer programs, VillageSoup reported. Fourth- through seventh-graders will have the opportunity to attend weekly hands-on science activities led by Kathryn Jensen, 4-H youth development professional with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Jensen will use the engineering design process to investigate the science of […]
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A five-week beginner bee school offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine State Beekeepers Association was mentioned in a West End News column about native Maine plants, birds and bees. The school is offered annually in southern Maine at the beginning of the year. The course is a great opportunity for new […]
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WGME (Channel 13 in Portland) reported on Maine’s strawberry growing forecast. Late June is when the strawberry harvest typically begins, according to the report. Bill Bamford, co-owner of Maxwell’s Farm in Cape Elizabeth, spoke with WGME about his farm’s primary crop. He and his crew manage more than 10 acres of strawberries, according to the […]
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Maine Homes by Down East magazine spoke with Marjorie Peronto, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator in Hancock County, for an article about gardening in Maine. “Our growing season is limited — that’s the biggest challenge,” said Peronto, co-author of “The New England Gardener’s Year” and “The Life in Your Garden.” “So you enjoy […]
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WAGM (Channel 8 in Presque Isle) reported on the Aroostook Valley Baby Beef Club, offered through the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H program. Participants of the program learn first-hand where meals originate, and they spend hours raising steers destined for market, according to the report. It’s a big time investment for youth, ranging from […]
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