The Bangor Daily News published a University of Maine news release announcing Matthew Wallhead as the new ornamental horticulture specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and assistant professor of horticulture in the UMaine School of Food and Agriculture. Wallhead is coming from the USDA Agricultural Research Service Application Technology Research Unit in Wooster, […]
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Coastal Journal published an article on the Oyster Trail of Maine. The trail is the result of the combined efforts of several organizations including Maine Sea Grant, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Maine Aquaculture Association, Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center, In a Half Shell, and the Maine Office of Tourism, according to the article. It was […]
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The Sun Journal reported the Franklin County 4-H fair and benefit auction will be held June 16 at the Farmington Fairgrounds. The fair is an annual event that celebrates the 4-H philosophy of “learn by doing,” with hands-on workshops, demonstrations and panel discussions led by 4-H members and volunteers, according to the article. Maine 4-H […]
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Regina Grabrovac, Healthy Acadia’s food programs manager in Washington County, visited the studio of WABI (Channel 5) to discuss the Downeast Gleaning Initiative, a partnership between Healthy Acadia and University of Maine Cooperative Extension. The initiative works to address food insecurity by coordinating gleaning opportunities throughout Hancock and Washington counties, connecting volunteers with farms, orchards, […]
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Matthew Wallhead is the new University of Maine Cooperative Extension ornamental horticulture specialist and assistant professor of horticulture. Wallhead joins UMaine from the USDA Agricultural Research Service Application Technology Research Unit in Wooster, Ohio. His postdoctoral work there focused on improving spray efficiency for ornamental nurseries. In Maine, Wallhead will be responding to the needs […]
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Five teen leaders from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Washington County 4-H are committed to bringing positive change to the local community by leveraging the power of technology to tackle the issue of food insecurity. With support from the National 4-H Council and Microsoft Philanthropies, the 4-H Tech Changemakers are interviewing Washington County community […]
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Frank Drummond, a professor of insect ecology at the University of Maine and the insect pest management and blueberry extension pollination specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, was interviewed by WABI (Channel 5) for a two-part series on beekeeping in Maine. The popularity of beekeeping is increasing — there are over 1,000 beekeepers […]
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An article in the The St. George Dragon featured Blueberry Cove Camp, part of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H program, which is taking initiative to involve youth in food systems education. The camp, located in Tenants Harbor and running from the end of June through most of August, gives children all the traditional […]
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Morning Ag Clips and Turner Publishing reported the University of Maine Cooperative Extension publishes information to help find, grow, use and store in-season fruits and vegetables in Maine. The UMaine Extension website offers bulletins to fit the season, including June favorites such as Let’s Preserve Strawberries, Let’s Preserve: Jellies, James, Spreads, Freezing Fruits and Vegetables […]
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Griffin Dill, an integrated pest management professional for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, was interviewed for the Bangor Daily News article, “Here’s what to do when a beaver family moves to your property.” Dill discussed the positive and negative aspects of having beavers in your yard, and explained that, “You need to ask yourself […]
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