University of Maine Cooperative Extension has released the latest installment of “Growing Maine,” a series of short documentaries highlighting Maine food producers and farm families. The third video tells the story of Patty and Gary Treworgy and their children on their second-generation orchard and family farm. Treworgy Family Orchards in Levant had a rough start […]
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WABI (Channel 5) interviewed John Rebar, executive director of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for a report about how the lack of rain is evident around the state, particularly in Maine’s waterways. A resident who has lived on Hermon Pond for more than 35 years told WABI the water level is the lowest she […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported on Fall Field Day at Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden in Old Town. The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers hosted the event to celebrate the growing season with workshops, activities, live bluegrass music and homemade food. Workshop topics include growing garlic, dividing peonies and identifying toxic plants in the […]
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The Ellsworth American reported the Hancock Community Garden, which has been planted and harvested for six years, was recently expanded by about 1,300 square feet. The garden is farmed by residents as well as members of the University of Maine Master Gardener Volunteers program, according to the article. “The enlargement is for the Master Gardeners […]
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Two University of Maine Cooperative Extension staff members will be recognized with national 4-H awards for outstanding achievements in creating opportunities for young people across the state of Maine last year. Kristy Ouellette, UMaine associate Extension professor in 4-H youth development in Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties, will receive the National Distinguished Service Award for having […]
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Kate Garland, a horticulturist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, visited the studio of WABI (Channel 5) to talk about Fall Field Day at Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden in Old Town. UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will celebrate the growing season during the event from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. The field day […]
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David Yarborough, a blueberry specialist with the University of Maine’s Cooperative Extension, spoke with WVII (Channel 7) for a report about the state’s blueberry season wrapping up. “The season is done,” he said. “Ninety-five percent of the wild blueberries in Maine are frozen and they’re stored in freezers, and they store for two to three […]
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Boothbay Register reported the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardener Volunteer program for Knox, Lincoln and Waldo counties will be held on Thursday afternoons, Nov. 3 to Dec. 8 and March 23 to May 11. The 45-hour program offers research-based information from UMaine Extension specialists and industry experts, according to the article. Core classes […]
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Jason Lilley, a sustainable agriculture professional with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Falmouth, was quoted in a Portland Press Herald article about foraged and cultivated husk cherries. The article is part of the “Green Plate Special” column. Called Physalis pruinosa by botanists, and husk cherries, ground cherries, husk tomatoes, Inca Berries and Cape […]
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The Maine Hunger Dialogue is looking for college students angry that millions of people around the world, and thousands in Maine, do not have enough to eat. And who are motivated to do something about it. “From Outrage to Action” is the theme of the third annual Maine Hunger Dialogue that opens at 9:30 a.m. […]
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