Cooperative Extension

Workshop to explore allies’ role in promoting social change

A presentation to deepen non-Native Mainers’ understanding of shared history with Wabanaki people will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, on the fourth floor of Colvin Hall at the University of Maine. The free Maine Wabanaki-REACH Ally Workshop, which will be presented by non-Natives, will include discussion of awareness of […]

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Maine Public Radio cites crop insurance expert in story on drought relief

Maine Public Radio talked with Erin Roche, a crop insurance specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for a new federally subsidized insurance plan for hay and other forage crops that have been hurt by Maine’s drought. Farmers now can enroll in the new pilot program, which makes payouts based on whether the rainfall […]

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Farm and Dairy publishes Cooperative Extension tips

Farm and Dairy listed University of Maine Cooperative Extension tips for farmers on how to achieve balance between the family and the farm. The tips are: Talk and listen; find family time; keep the big picture in mind; and find peace at home.

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WABI advances UMaine Extension talk on buying local meat

WABI (Channel 5) reported the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Piscataquis County will hold a talk focused on buying local meat on Oct. 6. The discussion, which will be held from 1:30–3 p.m. at the UMaine Extension office at 165 East Main St. in Dover-Foxcroft, will cover how animals are raised and how meat […]

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Daily Bulldog previews Chesterville talk by animal expert, artist

Daily Bulldog reported University of Maine Cooperative Extension Franklin County Extension Association will hold its annual business meeting and public supper 6–9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Chesterville Town Office. Bernd Heinrich, author of “Winter World,” will talk and present original watercolors. The professor emeritus of biology at the University of Vermont has written […]

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UMaine to host Northern Maine Children’s Water Festival Oct. 11

More than 650 students from 12 middle and elementary schools throughout northern and central Maine will convene at the University of Maine on Tuesday, Oct. 11 for the biennial Northern Maine Children’s Water Festival. The festival, which will be held from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. in the New Balance Field House, offers an opportunity for students […]

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Tanglewood 4-H Center to host harvest festival, 5K trail race

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Camp and Learning Center in Lincolnville will host a Fall Harvest Festival and a 5K trail race from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. Activities include ecology-themed walks in the Tanglewood forest, apple cider pressing, pumpkin painting and archery. The festival is free; the 5K trail race fee is […]

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Animal expert, artist to talk at annual Franklin County Extension dinner

University of Maine Cooperative Extension Franklin County Extension Association will hold its annual business meeting and public supper 6–9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Chesterville Town Office, 409 Dutch Gap Road. Special guest Bernd Heinrich, author of “Winter World,” will talk and present original watercolors. The professor emeritus of biology at the University of […]

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Maine 4-H featured in Sun Journal article on Fryeburg Fair

Maine 4-H, a program offered through the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, was highlighted in a Sun Journal article about the Fryeburg Fair. Several dozen members of the Maine 4-H program participated in the fair’s 4-H Beef Steer Show, according to the article. Emily Billings, a senior at Mountain Valley High School, said she has […]

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