University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H was recently awarded $6.5 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) to nurture future leaders of northern New England’s food system. The new program, called “Oh Yea! 4-H Grows True Leaders,” will provide experiential learning, practical knowledge and life skill development to hundreds […]
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In-depth statistical and demographic information about Maine farms and others across the nation that offer agritourism-related activities, direct-to-consumer sales or both are available in a new set of fact sheets co-authored by a University of Maine researcher. Led by Claudia Schmidt, assistant professor of marketing and local/regional food systems at Penn State, a team of […]
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In an article about dobsonflies, 92 Moose and B98.5 noted information from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension noting that dobsonflies are nocturnal and live near bodies of water. Dobsonflies can also raise their heads and open and close their jaws to establish dominance and try to intimidate other prey.
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The Progressive Farmer noted that the University of Maine is one of five universities awarded investment in youth development projects to advance understanding of climate change and nutrition security challenges from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). With the funding, the University of Maine will increase the number […]
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News Center Maine interviewed Griffin Dill, manager of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab, about the threat of emerging deer tick nymphs, which cause the most cases of Lyme disease. Dill said the parasites are so tiny they are practically invisible, making this part of their life cycle the most lethal. “That’s what […]
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The Sun Journal and CentralMaine.com noted that David Handley, small fruit specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, consulted with Rob Boothby of Boothby’s Orchard and Farm Winery in Livermore about his grape crop. According to the article, Handley said the crops “might look fine now but will show damage later.”
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The Daily Bulldog shared information about the Franklin County 4-H fair, a daylong event beginning at 8 a.m., July 1 at the Farmington Fairgrounds, 292 High St. Visit the Franklin County 4-H website to register and view a schedule of events.
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The Bangor Daily News spoke to Kate Garland, horticulturist at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about perennial herbs that Maine gardeners can grow. “There are a fantastic array of perennial herbs you can successfully grow here in Maine, but you do need to be careful because some can be more aggressive than others and take […]
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The Bangor Daily News shared information about a University of Maine Cooperative Extension program that teaches youth ages 9 and up how to grow and preserve the garden’s harvest 9–11 a.m. every Thursday from July 20 to Aug. 17. Register on the program webpage.
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The Rangeley Highlander shared that Nick Rowley, sustainable agriculture and horticulture professional at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, will present about pest management in the garden at 6 p.m. on July 5 at Rangeley Public Library. Visit the Rangeley Public Library or call 207.864.5529 to sign up for the free presentation.
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