University of Maine students, researchers, Marine Extension Team members and alumni were among the more than 2,000 participants in the 48th Maine Fishermen’s Forum in Rockport, March 2–4. The annual three-day event brings together fishermen, gear suppliers, scientists, government officials and others to share information and collaborate on all things fishing: markets, resource status, regulations, […]
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Jason Lilley, assistant professor and maple industry educator for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke to the Portland Press Herald about the 40th anniversary of Maine Maple Sunday. Lilley said that the number of people attending Maine Maple Sunday and participating sugarhouses have increased, the distance attendees travel has expanded, and technology has evolved […]
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The Fiddlehead Focus shared that University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a series of agriculture classes on Thursday evenings starting March 16. The spring workshops are free and will be held from 6–7 p.m. at the University of Maine at Fort Kent Armory in Room 119 on March 16, 23, 30, and April 6.
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The Ellsworth American noted that University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a five-week Eat Well volunteer training program beginning May 9 at the Hancock County Extension Office, 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth. The training will be weekly from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on Tuesdays until June 6.
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The Bangor Daily News and The Republican Journal advanced an upcoming workshop about weed management by Donna Coffin, a professor with University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Coffin will deliver the workshop on March 21 at the Belfast Garden Club.
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In an article detailing the health benefits of wild blueberries, Deseret News shared an online resource by University of Maine Cooperative Extension titled “Wild Blueberry Concentrations: Antioxidants, Vitamins and Minerals.”
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The Bangor Daily News noted that University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a sustainable agriculture workshop on March 22 from 7:15 a.m.–4 p.m. at the University of Maine at Presque Isle Ballroom. Faculty and staff from UMPI, UMaine, and Extension will speak on topics that include interseeding and intercropping; managing potato virus Y and […]
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The Penobscot Bay Pilot noted that Liz Stanley from University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Knox and Lincoln counties will be teaching the basics of pruning small trees and shrubs at the Thomaston Garden Club’s Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop on March 20 at 4 p.m. at the Knox Museum in Thomaston.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a sustainable agriculture workshop on Wednesday, March 22 from 7:15 a.m.–4 p.m. at the University of Maine at Presque Isle Ballroom, 120 Campus Center, 181 Main St. The event is an opportunity to learn from crop professionals and network with professionals in the field of sustainable agriculture. Faculty […]
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In an article about turning your home into a mini homestead, the Bangor Daily News notes that the University of Maine Cooperative Extension is a wonderful, free resource to help people get started.
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