In a story about huitlacoche, gray globs created by fungus that are commonly called corn smut, the Bangor Daily News cited resources from University of Maine Cooperative Extension that described when they appear, what they look like and the way in which they rupture.
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The Franklin Journal advanced a two-part online informational session from University of Maine Cooperative Extension for adults interested in becoming 4-H volunteers from 6–7 p.m. on Sept. 18 and 25. More information is available on the UMaine Extension website.
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The Bangor Daily News shared that the Cumberland County 4-H Leaders Association will hold their annual 4-H Pig Raffle and 4-H Kitchen Food Booth fundraisers at the 2023 Cumberland Fair, Sept. 24-30, 197 Blanchard Road. The annual fundraisers support scholarships, camperships, activities, events and trips for University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H members in Cumberland […]
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The Daily Bulldog reported that registration is open for the online University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Business Planning for Producers course, which begins Oct. 5. Held 5-7 p.m. every Thursday through Dec. 14, the 10-week online course is designed for Mainers looking to start a land- or sea-based business and learn about the core concepts […]
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The Bangor Daily News spoke to Jim Dill, pest management specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about squash bugs. “Seeing squash bugs on pumpkins is very common this time of year. The plant [parts] they had been feeding on have started to go down so they all get together and hang out on top […]
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CentralMaine.com shared that Nick Rowley, a sustainable agriculture and horticulture professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, will be giving talks on gardening at 2 p.m. on Sept. 19 and 21 at the Farmington Fair.
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The Daily Record quoted Jim Dill, pest management specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about bed bugs in hotel rooms. “Most people, when they enter a hotel room, the first thing they do is throw their stuff on the bed, the luggage rack or maybe even both. When you are [traveling] in this day […]
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Morning Ag Clips reported that University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator Kathy Savoie was recently honored with the Association of Northeast Extension Directors’ 2023 Exceptional Local Educator Award. Savoie received the award for the program “Building Agricultural Literacy through an Immersive Culinary Art Experience.” To learn more or connect with the program, visit the UMaine […]
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Registration is open for the online University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Business Planning for Producers course, which begins Oct. 5. Held 5-7 p.m. every Thursday through Dec. 14, the 10-week online course is designed for Mainers looking to start a land- or sea-based business and learn about the core concepts of business operations, finance, management […]
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In reporting about wet summer conditions and whether they will continue into the fall and winter, the Sun Journal interviewed Sean Birkel, Maine state climatologist and assistant professor with a joint appointment in University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the UMaine Climate Change Institute. “We’re seeing more extremes as the climate warms. So, in terms […]
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