The Biddeford Journal Tribune spoke with Susan Tkacik, a community education assistant with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about UMaine Extension’s Master Gardener Volunteer Program in York County. The program is intended for people interested in learning about different areas of horticulture to grow their own plants, and will cover topics including soils; botany; seed […]
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The Ellsworth American reported a 23,000-pound stone sculpture was to be installed at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Diagnostic and Research Laboratory on Nov. 29. The sculpture, titled “Bio Spheres,” was created by Steuben-based Japanese sculptor Kazumi Hoshino, who was chosen to create the piece through the Maine Arts Commission’s Percent for Art Program, […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Beef Producers Association will offer the second annual Cattlemen’s College Nov. 30–Dec. 1 in Charleston and Orono. The event begins with a live, low-stress stockmanship demonstration, 2–4 p.m. Nov. 30, at Maple Lane Farms, 224 Upper Charleston Road in Charleston, followed by a barbecue dinner at 5 […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) grower training in three counties beginning Nov. 30. Dates vary; all trainings will be held 9 a.m.–6 p.m. The training is open to Maine residents only. The course provides a foundation for farm food safety best practices and coordinated management information, Food Safety […]
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WABI (Channel 5) announced University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardener Volunteers program is now accepting applications for 2019. Kate Garland, a horticultural professional with UMaine Extension, told WABI the program is for both experienced gardeners and newcomers. The program will meet once a week from Feb. 26–May 21 at the UMaine Extension Penobscot County […]
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers information and tips to safely enjoy Thanksgiving. Resources serve to educate readers on how to select, thaw and cook a turkey, as well as how to safely handle and prepare other food. Seasonal publications also include how to make wreaths, preserve cranberries and heat a home efficiently. Visit […]
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Morning Ag Clips published a University of Maine Cooperative Extension news release advancing sessions of a farm communications workshop beginning 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Dec. 5 at Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield. The workshop, led by UMaine Extension human development specialist Leslie Forstadt, and family and community mediation director Karen Groat, is intended for farmers, […]
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An opinion piece in The Piscataquis Observer focused on a recent appearance and discussion of ticks by Jim Dill, a pest management specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, on the “Maine Outdoors” radio show on The Voice of Maine News-Talk Network. According to the piece written by the show’s host, the takeaways of Dill’s […]
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Morning Ag Clips published a University of Maine Cooperative Extension news release previewing a soil and agronomy workshop to take place 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Dec. 5 at the University of Maine Presque Isle Campus Center. The workshop is designed for farmers, industry representatives, students and faculty, the release states. UMaine Extension assistant professors Sukhwinder Bali […]
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Editor’s note: This is not a complete list; additions may be made. Several University of Maine groups are leading charitable efforts to give back to the community throughout the holiday season. The Black Bear Exchange, UMaine’s food pantry and clothing exchange, will provide Thanksgiving meals to its clients who will be in the area for […]
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