A Sustainable Agriculture Field Day Tour is scheduled from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30 at University of Maine’s Rogers Farm, 914 Bennoch Road, Old Town. Registration starts at 4 p.m. The field day will focus on research results and sustainable farming practices of small grains, potatoes, vegetable weed control, and risk management for […]
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The Bangor Daily News cited Jim Dill, a pest management specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, as well as facts provided by UMaine Extension in the article, “Maine’s mosquitoes: More than just a nuisance.” In recent years, two mosquito-borne illnesses have been reported in Maine: West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis, or […]
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Mount Desert Islander reported Griffin Dill, coordinator of the tick ID program at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, will speak about how to prevent tick and mosquito bites during a presentation June 14 at Southwest Harbor Public Library. Dill’s 5:30 p.m. presentation will include information on the basic biology, life cycle and distribution of […]
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U.S. Army veteran Ben Hartwell, owner and operator of Sebago Lake Ranch, will host a free military veteran farm field day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at 39 Hardy Bridge Road, Gorham. Hartwell raises grass-fed beef cattle. The Farmer Veteran Coalition of Maine and Maine AgrAbility are sponsoring the event; the […]
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David Handley, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension specialist of vegetables and small fruits, spoke with the Bangor Daily News for an article about the coming strawberry season. Handley wasn’t sure until recently what kind of strawberry season it would be, he said. “I’m relieved. It’s looking very good,” Handley said. “It could have been […]
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Gardeners experiencing problems or pests can now upload photographs of the issue when submitting questions to University of Maine Cooperative Extension experts. The photo upload option is expected to increase usage of the “Ask Our Experts” site, help provide essential details and improve expert response time. “Ask Our Experts” is one of UMaine Extension’s most […]
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The Bangor Daily News published the op-ed, “Community gardens reap good for us all — and not just vegetables,” written by recent University of Maine graduate Sarah Mullis. Mullis graduated magna cum laude in May with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a minor in Earth sciences. She was a fellow in the Honors College’s […]
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Jim Dill, a pest management specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with WABI (Channel 5) about the white silk coating seen on trees this time of year. The coating is from the euonymus caterpillar, which seems to have thrived during the mild winter, according to the report. The caterpillars feed on trees […]
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The University of Maine is offering a variety of youth camps throughout the summer. Programs are held at both on- and off-campus locations and are available for a variety of ages. Camps focus on topics including music, sports, science, art, writing, engineering and outdoor skills. Information about specific camps is online.
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As summer approaches, many in Maine are spending more time outdoors. The University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers information and recommendations on a variety of topics including gardening, grilling safety and dealing with insects. UMaine Extension’s Publications Catalog includes the following bulletins: Barbecue and Tailgating Food Safety Food Safety for Camping and Hiking Ticks Lyme […]
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