Rick Kersbergen, sustainable dairy and forage systems educator with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, was mentioned in the latest post of the Portland Press Herald blog, “The Root: Dispatches from Maine’s food sources.” Kersbergen moderated the “Meat, Milk and the Future of Livestock Farming in Maine” panel during the Maine Farmland Trust’s Maine Fare Event […]
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The University of Maine student group, Male Athletes Against Violence, was recognized by the U.S. Marshals Service for its work to educate others about violence and its effort to stop it during the group’s first meeting of the semester. The group received a certificate of appreciation for its work including its new public service announcement, […]
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The Sun Journal previewed the daylong Maine Sheep and Goat Housing and Equipment Seminar that will take place Saturday, Oct. 19 at Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield. University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering the seminar with the Maine Sheep Breeders Association, Boer Goat Breeders of Maine and regional dairy goat associations of Maine.
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The Free Press reported the University of Maine and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension will be two of 18 exhibitors at Bug Maine-ia at the Maine State Museum in Augusta on Sept. 11. The exhibitors will provide hands-on displays and demonstrations for visitors of all ages at the free event.
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A post on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s official blog, FDA Voice, mentioned the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and its executive director, John Rebar. The post, “Hearing the concerns of Maine growers striving for agricultural diversity,” is part of a series to see agricultural practices first-hand and to discuss the produce-safety standards the […]
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SJH Pulse, news and information for the St. Joseph Healthcare community, reported first-year University of Maine students from Somerset Hall spent their first weekend at college volunteering with SJH Community Networks and Foundation. The students cleaned around the hospital and the new Clift Darling House.
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The latest post on the Portland Press Herald blog “The Root: Dispatches from Maine’s food sources,” mentions the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s hands-on food preservation workshops and includes a link to the full class schedule. Experts will teach class participants the basics of canning and freezing, including how to use pressure canners and water […]
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The University of Maine School of Performing Arts hits the road as the University of Maine Pride of Maine Marching Band performs Sept. 6 at halftime of the Falmouth High School football game. The Yachtsmen’s game with the Gorham Rams kicks off at 7 p.m. The UMaine band will also perform Sept. 7 at the […]
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The latest post on the Portland Press Herald blog “The Root: Dispatches from Maine’s food sources” focuses on the upgrades to the Portland Public Schools’ food program and centralized kitchen. The new kitchen will service the district’s 10 elementary schools, providing 2,500 breakfasts and 2,000 lunches daily. Jason Bolton, assistant extension professor and food safety […]
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Kate Garland, horticulturist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with WVII (Channel 7) for the latest installment of its “Backyard Gardener” series. Garland spoke about the Maine Harvest for Hunger program and the importance of giving food back to the community.
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