The Free Press, Centralmaine.com and Morning Ag Clips shared a University of Maine Cooperative Extension media release about its “Growing Garlic in Maine” webinar noon–1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14. Registration is required; a $5 donation is optional. Register on the event webpage to attend live or receive a link to the recording. For more information or to request a […]
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Root cellaring is a low-energy method for storing the bounty from the garden. University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar focused on how to store produce from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 28. UMaine Extension Professional Jason Lilley will cover ideal storage conditions for crops, and how to create those conditions throughout most […]
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Mainebiz interviewed Veena Dinesh, director of business incubation for the University of Maine Office of Innovation and Economic Development, about operational changes implemented to sustain businesses during the pandemic. “When COVID hit, we realized we had to adjust our support services,” she said. “We were more worried about the engagement aspect. But it’s interesting to […]
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Morning Ag Clips and CentralMaine.com advanced a new webinar series, Nip Livestock Disease in the Bud, developed by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Animal Health Division (MDACF) to control disease in sheep, goats, swine and beef cows. Registration is required. More information, including a schedule and list of speakers, […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry — Animal Health Division will offer webinars in October to help livestock producers lay a strong foundation for disease control ahead of any infection that may be introduced to swine, sheep, goats or beef cattle. The free webinars will be held […]
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News Center Maine, WABI (Channel 5), WVII (Channel 7), Mainebiz and New Atlas picked up a University of Maine news story about the Lobster Institute’s efforts to reduce mortality among lobsters as they move through the supply chain from capture to consumer. UMaine researchers are working with scientists at St. Joseph’s College and Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve and with lobster […]
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The Daily Bulldog interviewed Tara Marble, University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth development professional, about the virtual exhibit hall developed so children can display their work. “We’re trying to connect kids in a time when we’re not connected at all,” said Marble. National 4-H recognized the Maine branch for their work in trying to […]
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WABI reported on the University of Maine Cooperative Extension pain-free gardening webinar, which was held virtually Aug. 31, and highlighted additional webinars scheduled for every other Monday in September.
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The University of Maine McGillicuddy Humanities Center will offer a virtual workshop about applying for grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. Mark Silver, senior program officer in the NEH Division of Research Programs, will lead the free, public workshop. Advance registration is required. Space […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar about growing garlic in Maine noon–1 p.m. Sept. 14. “Growing Garlic in Maine” topics will include planting stock, site selection, timing of harvest and proper drying. The webinar will be led by UMaine Extension agriculture and non-timber forest products professional David Fuller, who has grown garlic […]
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