Cooperative Extension

Morning Ag Clips previews UMaine Extension’s sustainable agriculture tour

Morning Ag Clips published a University of Maine Cooperative Extension news release announcing the annual sustainable agriculture twilight tour 4:30–7:30 p.m. July 6, at UMaine’s Rogers Farm in Old Town. Soil health is the theme of this year’s free public event. The tour is designed for farmers, crop advisers and others interested in agricultural production […]

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Boothbay Register advances climate change, art discussion in Newcastle

Boothbay Register published a news release announcing the first in a series of public conversations that bring together ceramic art masters, scientists and Mainers working in natural resource-based fields to examine intersections between art and contemporary environmental issues. At 5:30 p.m. July 7 at St. Patrick’s Church in Newcastle, Port Clyde lobsterman Gerry Cushman will […]

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Ceramic sculptor highlights impacts of climate change in Gulf of Maine

What do a ceramic sculptor, lobsterman and climate scientist have to talk about? Find out at 5:30 p.m Friday, July 7 at St. Patrick’s Church in Newcastle. University of Maine marine scientist Bob Steneck will join Port Clyde lobsterman Gerry Cushman and artist Nancy Selvin to view images of artist Paula Winokur’s towering installations inspired […]

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BDN interviews Knight about backyard goats

The Bangor Daily News spoke with Colt Knight, a UMaine Extension assistant professor and state livestock specialist, for the article, “What to know before adding backyard goats.” The first thing that someone should consider when adding goats is that — like any other animal — you need to have the time and ability to take […]

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UMaine Extension sustainable agriculture twilight tour July 6

Soil health is the theme of University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s annual sustainable agriculture twilight tour 4:30–7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at UMaine’s Rogers Farm, 914 Bennoch Road, Old Town. The free public event is designed for farmers, crop advisers and others interested in agricultural production who want to learn more about soil health, including […]

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Wet winter, spring alleviate drought conditions in state

Maine’s wet 2017 winter and spring eased the 2016 drought conditions, says Sean Birkel, University of Maine research assistant professor and Maine State Climatologist. Winter precipitation was 2.3 inches more than normal on a statewide average, he says, totaling 11.7 inches water equivalent. And spring precipitation was 2.5 inches above normal, totaling 12.3 inches water […]

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Maine Public interviews Rebar about food sovereignty bill

John Rebar, executive director of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with Maine Public for the report, “Fresh Maine law lets municipalities regulate local food production.” Proponents of the food sovereignty law argue that many food-borne illnesses in America are caused by factory farming and food centralization, according to Maine Public. “Years ago there […]

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Handley speaks with BDN about strawberry season’s strong start

David Handley, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension specialist of vegetables and small fruits, spoke with the Bangor Daily News for the article, “Maine’s strawberry season off to strong start.” Overall, it should be a good season in Maine for strawberries, according to Handley. The cool spring weather slowed down the start of the season, […]

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Lancaster Farming advances produce safety training

Lancaster Farming reported the Kennebec County Soil & Water Conservation District, in collaboration with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry; AgMatters LLC; and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, is offering a produce safety alliance grower training July 21 in Augusta. The course is for fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in […]

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Maine AgrAbility builds vertical garden in Unity

A trellis-based vertical garden is now part of a display by Maine AgrAbility at the Common Ground fairgrounds to demonstrate accessible structures for gardeners with limited mobility. The vertical garden was built June 17 in a workshop presented by Maine AgrAbility during Farm and Homestead Day at MOFGA. The annual free event offers hands-on workshops […]

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