Maine Public reported the Chemical and Biomedical Engineering department at the University of Maine is helping produce hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 20 Maine breweries and distilleries are distilling ethanol, which is approved for use in hand sanitizer by the Food and Drug Administration, from beer. UMaine then adds glycerol, hydrogen peroxide and […]
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Mainebiz covered several University of Maine Cooperative Extension resources for farmers and consumers as the growing season begins amid the COVID-19 pandemic. UMaine Extension has an online Maine farm product and pick-up directory that provides information on available local farm products and alternative pickup options developed by farmers statewide, the article states. To help small […]
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Pine Tree Watch spoke with University of Maine Cooperative Extension staff Richard Brzozowski, food system program administrator, and Jason Lilley, sustainable agriculture program professional, for the article “When need meets need: Relying on local foods during the COVID-19 crisis.” Brzozowski said “there are still a lot of unknowns,” but that he’s “so proud of our […]
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The Portland Press Herald interviewed Lynne Holland, a community education assistant with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for the Maine Gardener column “Mommy, I’m bored! Have you heard that lately?” Holland describes several activities pertaining to gardening that children can do as schools remain closed during the coronavirus pandemic. Children, she said, can prune branches […]
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The Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel, Turner Publishing Inc., Morning Ag Clips and The Piscataquis Observer shared the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s online Daily Maine Farmer sessions. Each meeting allows farmers to discuss their experiences and ask experts questions amid the coronavirus outbreak. UMaine Extension will host the online sessions from 10 to 11 a.m. […]
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The Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel and the Bangor Daily News highlighted efforts from University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association to connect dairy farmers with potential short-term laborers amid the coronavirus outbreak. UMaine Extension Waldo County, in particular, has been compiling a list of available workers with dairy […]
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The Kennebec Journal interviewed several officials from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected local farmers, as well as how producers have adapted. Donna Coffin, a UMaine Extension educator, said fears “about the unknown” have hindered farmers’ ability to make business decisions. Some producers have begun selling Community Supported […]
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The Bangor Daily News included the University of Maine Center on Aging in the article “Pandemic pushes older Mainers to learn new ways to stay in touch.” Senior program volunteers with the center are trying out new ways to stay connected, according to the BDN. About 14% are still actively volunteering in other ways, said […]
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The Morning Sentinel spoke with Richard Kersbergen, extension professor with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about ways to help dairy farmers during the pandemic. UMaine Extension and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association are in search of short-term workers, especially those with milking experience, to help small dairy farmers in the event that farmers […]
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News Center Maine reported the Black Bear Exchange, the University of Maine’s on-campus food pantry and clothing exchange, is offering drive-thru pickup for online orders of food and personal care items to students, faculty and staff to provide needed items while maintaining social distancing. “Obviously with what’s going on right now with our campus being […]
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