Jim Dill, a pest management specialist with University of Maine Cooperative, was quoted in the Bangor Daily News article, “What invasive species can you find on your property?” There are currently about 2,100 plant species recorded in Maine, and about a third of those are not native. Of those plants that aren’t native, only a […]
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Kathy Hopkins, a maple syrup expert with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with the Bangor Daily News for an article about the start of Maine’s maple season. Traditionally, Maine maple season starts with a cold January and February, and producers tap their trees in mid-to-late February or early March, depending on where the sugar […]
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The Maine Grass Farmers Network (MGFN) annual grazing conference is scheduled for 9 a.m.–3 p.m. March 16 at the Kennebec Valley Community College Alfond Campus in Hinckley. Giving the keynote address will be Jeremy Engh, owner of Lakota Ranch in Remington, Virginia. Cornell Extension agricultural marketing specialist Matt LeRoux will discuss profitable meat marketing. More […]
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Morning Ag Clips published a University of Maine Cooperative Extension news release about a new publication that aims to help agricultural and farm employers train new employees. The bulletin, designed as a checklist, addresses topics such as effective training, communication strategies, and meeting state and federal requirements. “Orienting New Farm Employees in Maine” was developed […]
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The inaugural Atlantic and Gulf Seafood Technology Conference (AGSTC) will be held 8 a.m.–4 p.m. March 10 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The conference and annual meeting prior to the Seafood Expo North America will focus on the seafood industry and key issues. Presentation topics include antibiotic resistance and food safety, reducing waste […]
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Kathy Hopkins, a maple syrup expert with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with WVII (Channel 7) for a report about the start of Maine’s maple syrup season. The start of sap season relies heavily on the weather, WVII reported. Hopkins said the ideal sap conditions are “when the temperatures are warm during the […]
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Maine Maple Sunday is not until March 25, but the sap is already flowing in some parts of the state according to Kathy Hopkins, a maple syrup expert with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. A typical season for maple producers is a cold January and February, with trees being tapped in mid-to-late February or […]
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Robson Machado, a food science specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension and professor in the School of Food and Agriculture, was interviewed by the Bangor Daily News for the article, “Help available for farmers stressed about new federal safety rules.” Maine farmers who are worried about meeting the mandates imposed by the federal Food […]
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VillageSoup reported “Gardening for Biodiversity” will be the topic of the final presentation of the Camden Garden Club’s 2018 Winter Horticulture Series at 10 a.m. Feb. 27. The talk is free and open to the public at Camden Public Library. Marjorie Peronto and Reeser Manley will discuss the importance of planting for biodiversity and introduce […]
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Seacoast Online reported registration is open for intermediate-level beekeeping courses to be offered by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in York County this spring. For those with at least one year of beekeeping experience, four short courses will be offered, each consisting of two evening sessions that are focused on different topics, according to […]
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