UMaine Extension offers food preserving program for youth
Strawberry jam, pickles and salsa — all of these foods can be made from scratch with fruits and vegetables grown in the home garden. Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension […]
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UMaine Extension offers food preserving workshops on July 20 and 27 in Presque Isle
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a two-part, hands-on food preservation workshop with sessions on July 20 for part one and July 27 for part two at 57 Houlton […]
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UMaine Extension earns $6.5M for new 4-H workforce development program
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H was recently awarded $6.5 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) to nurture future leaders of northern New […]
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New data shows importance of agritourism for Maine farmers
In-depth statistical and demographic information about Maine farms and others across the nation that offer agritourism-related activities, direct-to-consumer sales or both are available in a new set of fact sheets […]
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92 Moose notes UMaine Extension information about dobsonflies
In an article about dobsonflies, 92 Moose and B98.5 noted information from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension noting that dobsonflies are nocturnal and live near bodies of water. Dobsonflies […]
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Progressive Farmer notes UMaine funding from USDA NIFA
The Progressive Farmer noted that the University of Maine is one of five universities awarded investment in youth development projects to advance understanding of climate change and nutrition security challenges […]
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Dill speaks to News Center Maine about deer tick nymphs
News Center Maine interviewed Griffin Dill, manager of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab, about the threat of emerging deer tick nymphs, which cause the most cases of […]
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Media quote Handley in article about apple crop
The Sun Journal and CentralMaine.com noted that David Handley, small fruit specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, consulted with Rob Boothby of Boothby’s Orchard and Farm Winery in Livermore […]
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Daily Bulldog shares Franklin County 4-H Fair
The Daily Bulldog shared information about the Franklin County 4-H fair, a daylong event beginning at 8 a.m., July 1 at the Farmington Fairgrounds, 292 High St. Visit the Franklin […]
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Garland speaks to BDN about perennial herbs
The Bangor Daily News spoke to Kate Garland, horticulturist at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about perennial herbs that Maine gardeners can grow. “There are a fantastic array of perennial […]
