Cooperative Extension

Journal Tribune announces York County Master Gardener Volunteer program accepting applications

The Biddeford Journal Tribune and Morning Ag Clips announced the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer training in York County is accepting applications. Training classes will meet Wednesdays Jan. 30 through mid-June in Springvale. Participants will receive training in topics including soils; botany; seed starting; ornamental horticulture; growing herbs, fruits and vegetables; composting; […]

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Credit Union Journal quotes McConnon in article about Maine Harvest Credit Project

Credit Union Journal quoted Jim McConnon, an Extension business and economics specialist and professor of economics at the University of Maine, in an article about the Maine Harvest Credit Project. The project would be the country’s first credit union to exclusively provide loans and mortgages to local farmers and others in the food industry, according […]

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UMaine Extension mentioned in BDN article on large animal veterinary care

University of Maine Cooperative Extension was mentioned in the Bangor Daily News article “In Maine, large animal owners look to themselves for most veterinary type care.” For large animal owners in Maine, taking care of their animals’ health themselves often makes the most sense in terms of time and expense, the article states. House calls […]

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Morning Ag Clips advances second annual Cattlemen’s College

Morning Ag Clips published a University of Maine news release advancing the second annual Cattlemen’s College, a collaboration between UMaine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Beef Producers Association. The event will be held Nov. 30–Dec. 1 in Charleston and Orono, and will begin with a live, low-stress stockmanship demonstration 2–4 p.m. Nov. 30 at Maple […]

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Turner Publishing previews wreath-making workshop with Fuller Dec. 1

Turner Publishing previewed a wreath-making workshop taught by David Fuller, an agriculture and nontimber forest products professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension. The workshop will teach sustainable balsam fir-tipping techniques, and participants will take home their fir wreath after the workshop. Fuller also will discuss Maine’s balsam fir industry, Turner Publishing reported. The workshop […]

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Maine resident receives national 4-H volunteer award

The National 4-H Council has awarded Hazel Goodwin of Shapleigh, Maine the 2018 Salute to Excellence Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award. The prestigious, yearly award is presented to volunteers who have dedicated more than 10 years of their life to working with youth and exhibit exceptional commitment and contributions to 4-H and the community. This year, […]

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Sun Journal quotes Moran in article about Ricker Hill Orchards

The Sun Journal quoted Renae Moran, an associate professor of pomology and a fruit tree specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in a story about Ricker Hill Orchards. The eighth-generation orchard faces industry challenges of poor crop yields and competition, while also dealing with debt that resulted from expanding its side operations to remain […]

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