In an article about the “slow-motion disaster” of PFAS contamination on farms, the Maine Monitor featured University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s resources for farmers to deal with “forever chemicals” that might be contaminating their land. UMaine Extension has a site for farmers to guide them through investigating PFAS, and has trained agricultural support networks to […]
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The Daily Bulldog, Morning Ag Clips and the Bangor Daily News shared information about the UMaine Cooperative Extension four-session tractor safety workshop. Designed for adults and youth at least 14 years old, participants will learn how to safely handle tractors and equipment, how to avoid hazards, and minimize chances of accidents. For more information and […]
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The Daily Bulldog, Morning Ag Clips, PenBay Pilot, CentralMaine.com and Bangor Daily News shared information about UMaine Cooperative Extension’s online produce safety class for Maine farmers who must comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), or who want to hone their food safety skills. Register by March 28 on the course webpage.
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Ryder Scott, executive director, University of Maine 4-H Centers, was a VIP caller on Maine Public’s radio show, Maine Calling. Along with other panelists and callers, Scott discussed statewide efforts to increase outdoor education in Maine prompted by the pandemic, and how educators are finding innovative and enriching ways to boost students’ learning and well-being […]
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The Sun Journal and Morning Ag Clips shared information about the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s webinar about strawberry production and pest management in northern Maine, which will take place from 6–7:30 p.m. on March 23. “Strawberry Production and Pest Management for Northern Maine” will illustrate how best to produce strawberries in northern Maine, including […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported that the big attraction for children at the Penobscot Fly Fishers’ Cabin Fever Reliever event was the opportunity to go up on the stage and shoot a bow and arrow or throw an atlatl at an exhibit sponsored by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s 4-H division. Eri Martin, program […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar about strawberry production and pest management in northern Maine, from 6–7:30 p.m. on March 23. “Strawberry Production and Pest Management for Northern Maine” will illustrate how best to produce strawberries in northern Maine, including site preparation, variety selection, plant growth, winter protection and pest management. David […]
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The Maine Climate and Agriculture Network is offering a three-webinar series about climate change and agriculture on March 22, March 28 and April 14. Each webinar will consist of several short presentations followed by questions and a general discussion. Speakers will include farmers, outreach professionals, and agricultural and climate scientists. The first webinar from 2–3 […]
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Maple syrup is a staple product in Maine, and many rejoice when the sugaring season returns each year. At the end of winter when the temperatures are just right, producers harvest gallons of sap to transform into sweet syrup inside their sugar shacks. In Episode 5 of Season 6 of the “The Maine Question” podcast, […]
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Applications for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Food Preserver Program are now available. The 10-session course meets Tuesdays, June 14–Sept. 6, from 5:30–8:30 p.m., at the UMaine Extension office, 75 Clearwater Drive, Falmouth, and at Brunswick High School, 116 Maquoit Road, Brunswick. The 35-hour course combines lecture, discussion and hands-on kitchen lab practice. […]
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