A compost sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 25, at Justalittle Farm, 58 Ridge Road, Lisbon Falls. Compost is seasoned for three years and is suitable for use this growing season. Cost is $5 per cubic foot bag; truckloads are available for $35 per tractor scoop. Bags of compost also […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free apple tree pruning and grafting field day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Avalon Acres Orchard & Farm, 234 Dexter Road, Saint Albans. Avalon Acres owner Mark Sheriff, an alumnus of the UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteers program, will present information about […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported the University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop in Newport that will offer tips and techniques on how to reach out to potential customers of agricultural products. UMaine Extension educator Donna Coffin will lead the $15 workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 29.
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WABI (Channel 5) reported on “Everything Equine,” a University of Maine 4-H Science Saturday workshop held at the J.F. Witter Teaching and Research Center in Orono. About 40 youth in grades K–12 learned about horses with Anne Lichtenwalner, a UMaine Extension veterinarian; and Robert Causey, an associate professor of animal and veterinary sciences. “It’s something […]
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The Bangor Daily News published a University of Maine Cooperative Extension video titled, “How to build a seedling stand to extend the gardening season.” In the video, Frank Wertheim, UMaine Extension educator and professor, demonstrates how to build a stand.
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A University of Maine-led child food and fitness study was the focus of the USDA Blog post, “iCook makes healthy living fun for kids.” UMaine researchers developed the 4-H iCook project to prevent childhood obesity. The five-state, USDA-funded study encourages families to cook, eat and exercise together while improving culinary skills and increasing physical activity, […]
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The Maine Public Broadcasting Network reported the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program is evolving to prepare students for the world’s changing technology. While traditional farming activities are still a major focus, 4-H is expanding to teach children more about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), according to the report. Greg Kranich, a physics […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported from Hudson Elementary School where fourth graders are taking part in the new Follow a Researcher program offered by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension with support from UMaine’s Climate Change Institute (CCI) and the Maine 4-H Foundation. The program aims to give K–12 students a glimpse into a scientist’s world […]
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Betz Golon, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village herbalist and University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Food Preserver, will share her knowledge of herbs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at the UMaine Extension office, 75 Clearwater Drive, Falmouth. “Herbal Seasonings” is the title of the April workshop, which is part of the yearlong […]
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WABI (Channel 5) and Mainebiz reported the Maine Sea Grant Program at the University of Maine will receive $798,312 in grant funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support its research, education and outreach efforts done on behalf of Maine’s coastal communities. U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King announced the award […]
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