CNN highlights UMaine Extension bulletin on bees
In a story about the removal of 40,000 bees from a farmhouse at Smiling Hill Farm in Westbrook, CNN highlighted a bulletin from University of Maine Cooperative Extension which noted […]
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Armstrong discusses cranberry harvest with BDN, Maine Public
Charles Armstrong, cranberry associate with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, told Maine Public and the BDN that Maine’s cranberry crops are set to have strong harvest this year. With balanced […]
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Dill discusses mosquito-borne illnesses with WGME
WGME (Channel 13 in Portland) interviewed Griffin Dill, an integrated pest management specialist and director of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab on mosquito-borne diseases. He said that […]
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Explore Maine’s aquaculture industry with new virtual field trips from 4-H
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H has launched virtual field trips for youth learners who wish to explore Maine’s thriving aquaculture industry. These immersive online experiences bring aquaculture to life, […]
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Daily Bulldog highlights UMaine’s 4-H virtual aquaculture field trips
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H has launched virtual field trips (VFTs) to provide youth with immersive experiences in Maine’s aquaculture industry, as reported in the Daily Bulldog. These […]
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Outdoor adventure at 4-H centers eases first-year students’ entry into college life
All across the country, fresh-faced students arrived at college in late August for the first time, toting with them backpacks, comforters, mini fridges and a wide array of hopes and […]
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Morning Ag Clips highlights UMaine Extension’s new horticulture training programs
Morning Ag Clips highlighted University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s two new horticulture training programs being held on Sept. 23 and 30. The Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training offers hands-on experience, while […]
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Mainebiz reports on $10M grant for jet fuel and fish feed research
Mainebiz reported on a $10 million federal grant awarded to University of Maine researchers and their colleges to investigate using low-value wood to make sustainable jet fuel and fish feed. […]
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Morning Ag Clips reports on Brzozowski winning national hall of fame award
Richard Brzozowski, a retired professor from University of Maine Cooperative Extension, was honored with the NACAA 2024 Hall of Fame Award for his exceptional work in agricultural education and leadership. […]
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USDA backs research into making sustainable jet fuel and fish feed from wood
Millions of pounds of low-value wood, such as small diameter trees and branches, have been left behind in Maine’s forests due to the decline in pulp and paper production, stymied […]
