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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Esperanza Stancioff, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Sea Grant climate change educator, was mentioned in a Portland Press Herald column about data collected by naturalists and citizen scientists who witness climate changes. Stancioff said she sees a strong resurgence of citizen scientists involved in organized efforts, such as the program she helps […]
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A University of Maine Cooperative Extension publication was cited in the latest column in the Portland Press Herald “Maine Gardener” series. In the article, “Spring into action: A brief guide to starting your own seeds,” the author points to UMaine Extension’s bulletin, “Starting seeds at home,” which includes a list of dates telling gardeners when […]
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The Sun Journal reported the Norway-Paris Fish & Game Association will host its annual ice fishing derby on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 24–25 in Norway. Fish caught in any area lakes and ponds may be entered into the derby. Derby tickets are $1 and the purchase of a ticket will enter anglers in a raffle […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension has a new publication 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 by UMaine Extension sustainable agriculture professional Jason Lilley and […]
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Seacoast Online reported the University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Bryant Pond will once again host Camp North Woods this summer. Camp staff and instructors will include Maine game wardens, biologists and recreational safety coordinators, according to the article. A co-ed overnight camp for children ages 9–11 will be held July 15–20, […]
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