Cooperative Extension

BDN article on mowing, bobolinks quotes Kersbergen

The Bangor Daily News quoted Richard Kersbergen, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension professor of sustainable dairy and forage systems, in the article, “Maine farm under fire after mowing nesting fields for declining bird species.” A farmer at Hart Farm in Holden recently mowed open fields to make hay to feed the farm’s dairy cows. […]

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Extension fact sheet cited in Press Herald article on wild strawberries

The Portland Press Herald cited a University of Maine Cooperative Extension fact sheet in an article on wild strawberries. Wild strawberry, or Virginia strawberry, is a native, herbaceous (non-woody) plant that normally flowers in late May and early June and produces fruit soon after, according to the fact sheet. The small, flavorful berries can be […]

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New Diagnostic and Research Lab holds open house, WABI reports

WABI reported that the new University of Maine Cooperative Extension Diagnostic and Research Laboratory held an open house June 22, and quoted John Rebar, the lab’s executive director. The $8 million lab will improve the quality of scientific research done on site, and will provide educational opportunities for students. “We’ve supported crops, livestock, and we’ve […]

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BDN quotes Hopkins in article on rethinking sugar labeling

The Bangor Daily News quoted Kathy Hopkins, a maple syrup expert and extension educator at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in an article on the FDA’s reconsideration of changes in sugar labeling. The initial proposal would have required maple syrup and honey producers to label their pure products as containing added sugar to comply […]

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Gallandt, Mallory to speak at agricultural workshop, Ravalli Republic reports

Ravalli Republic included talks by Eric Gallandt, a professor of weed ecology at the University of Maine, and Ellen Mallory, an assistant professor of sustainable agriculture and an associate extension professor at UMaine, in a preview of an upcoming workshop. The talks are part of the 2018 Organic Principals Review workshop held by the Montana […]

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Talk on growing tomatoes June 26 at Rogers Farm

University of Maine Cooperative Extension vegetable specialist Mark Hutton will give a free public talk, “Growing Great Tomatoes,” at 6 p.m., June 26 at UMaine’s Rogers Farm, 914 Bennoch Road, Old Town. The talk is offered by UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteers (MGV). Participants will learn tips and tricks to improve success in growing one […]

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Rebar recent guest on WGAN’s ‘Positively Maine’ podcast

John Rebar, the executive director of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the new Diagnostic and Research Laboratory, was a recent guest on WGAN’s “Positively Maine” podcast. Rebar discussed the new lab facility and some of the ways it will help the people of Maine — such as identifying the species of a tick […]

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BDN speaks with Fitzgerald on starting a last-minute summer garden

The Bangor Daily News interviewed Caragh Fitzgerald, an associate extension professor and gardening expert with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for an article on planting a last-minute summer garden. Beginning a garden toward the end of spring is possible, but requires specific strategies for success, the article states. Fitzgerald recommends consulting the Maine Organic […]

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Kirby quoted in Press Herald article on chemical-free pest management

The Portland Press Herald quoted Clay Kirby, an associate scientist and insect diagnostician with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in an article on ways to manage pests without chemical-based pesticides. The use of synthetic pesticides on private property is now banned in South Portland, creating an opportunity for the public to learn more about […]

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