Online discussion for producers in the meat industry on changes in current operations because of COVID-19.
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Maine Agricultural Mediation Program can help farm families, workers during COVID-19
ORONO — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Mediation Program, provides farm coaching and alternative dispute resolution through mediation to farmers, their lenders and others directly affected by the actions of certain USDA agencies, according to a news release from University of Maine Cooperative Extension. “Sometimes having a […]
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UMaine Extension 4-H launches outdoor activity series
New series to be live streamed at noon each Wednesday.
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UMaine Extension greenhouse plastic recycling program to open late June
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will delay opening all drop-off locations for greenhouse plastic recycling until on or about June 21, according to a news release from the extension. The statewide locations are part of a pilot program to recycle waste greenhouse plastic. The pilot, originally scheduled to start in April, was developed […]
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Extension 4-H stress management workshop for teens set for April 16
ORONO — A free online workshop that focuses on stress management, designed by and for teens, will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16, according to a news release from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. “#EmpoweringMEandYou – Stress Less” was developed in 2019 by members of the Maine 4-H Healthy Living team selected to […]
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Food safety training for volunteer cooks offered
The program is provided by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
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UMaine Extension offers COVID-19 food safety information
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension has created a collection of food safety resources selected specifically for use during the current pandemic, according to a news release from the extension. COVID-19 Food Safety Information for Maine Consumers features links to fact sheets, guidelines and videos with information on proper disinfection techniques, food purchasing and storage, […]
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UMaine Extension opens ask-an-expert agriculture page
The University of Main Cooperative Extension has created a new resource for Maine farmers and agricultural producers devoted to frequently asked questions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Questions about COVID-19 and agriculture can be submitted using an online form at extension.umaine.edu. UMaine Extension experts will answer selected questions and post the responses. Questions also can continue […]
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UMaine Extension 4-H to offer virtual science cafés
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer virtual science cafés for teens in seventh grade through senior year from 3 to 3:45 p.m. each Tuesday, starting March 31, according to a news release from the UMaine extension office. Online sessions will include University of Maine scientists discussing their research, how they became involved in […]
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‘Daily Maine Farmer’ sessions scheduled online through April 6
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering Maine farmers a chance to connect online from 10 to 11 a.m. weekdays to ask questions, get answers and share information, according to a news release from the UMaine extension. “Daily Maine Farmer” sessions began March 23 as a way for farmers and farm service providers […]