University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer free business planning workshops for farmers and small-business owners from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday Nov. 12 and 19, at the UMaine Extension Somerset County Office, 7 County Drive, Skowhegan. On Nov. 12, “Developing a Business Plan” will aim to help small- and home-based business owners better understand […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering its annual sheep and goat seminar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Kennebec Valley Community College, 92 Western Ave., Fairfield. Topics will include market research, social media use, product pricing, diversifying marketing strategies, enhancing customer service and creating a brand for specific products. Scheduled […]
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Steve Johnson, a crops specialist with UMaine Extension in Aroostook County, were mentioned in the Star-Herald article, “County potato harvest produces ‘excellent’ yield, quality despite weather.” After an unseasonably cold and wet start to the growing season and a warmer-than-usual September, the potato harvest has yielded good results […]
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The Maine Edge reported the University of Maine is involved in several research initiatives to strengthen and enhance some of the state’s specialty crops. Agriculture Commissioner Walter Whitcomb announced Maine is partnering with USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program to invest $562,583.50 to support Maine Specialty Crop Producers and help farmers and producers meet new […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is seeking volunteers for its Eat Well program in Hancock County. Fifteen hours of hands-on training are scheduled 1–4 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 5, 12 and 19; and Dec. 3 and 10 at the UMaine Extension office, 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth. Participants will be trained to teach others about food […]
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Jim Dill, a pest management specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with the Portland Press Herald for the article, “Taking stock of a fruitful summer in the garden,” the latest column in the Maine Gardener series. After having no problems with Japanese beetles in this summer’s garden, the author reached out to […]
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Extend the fall harvest season by making fruit-based beverages from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24, at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Cumberland County office, 75 Clearwater Drive, Falmouth. The “Drinking the Harvest” workshop includes making fruit shrubs, cider, juices and syrups. Instructors will be UMaine Extension educator Kathy Savoie, home food preservation […]
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Morning Ag Clips and the Associated Press reported the University of Maine Cooperative Extension advises farmers to take inventory of livestock feed and forage resources before winter. Variable weather conditions this past year have created shortages in parts of the state. UMaine Extension maintains an online hay directory with listings of hay and silage for […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension advises farmers to take inventory of livestock feed and forage resources before winter. Variable weather conditions this past year have created some shortages in parts of the state. UMaine Extension maintains an online hay directory with listings of hay and silage for sale. Extension resources on estimating feed requirements and […]
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The Maine Edge reported the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Somerset County will offer a six-session home landscape design course beginning 10 a.m.—noon, Saturday, Oct. 24 at the UMaine Extension office, 7 County Drive, Skowhegan. The five remaining classes are scheduled for 6–8 p.m. Nov. 3 and 17, Jan. 12 and 26, and Feb. […]
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