Maine AgrAbility state coordinator Leilani Carlson of Belgrade received the Achievement Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents during the 2020 annual meeting and professional improvement conference held Sept. 28–Oct.1. Carlson was one of several honorees representing the top 1% of the membership selected by their peers and the director of Cooperative Extension. […]
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College student food, housing insecurity focus of Oct. 23 webinar
The Maine Hunger Dialogue will convene by webinar from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 23, according to a news release from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Orono. With a focus on food and housing insecurities experienced by college students, speakers will address best practices for campuses, discuss the results of a statewide […]
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UMaine Extension, MOFGA offer webinar on decorating with nature Oct. 21
Using the colors and textures of fall to decorate at home is the focus of a webinar from University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association set from noon Wednesday, Oct. 21, according to a news release from the Orono-based extension office. “Decorating with Nature for Fall” topics include plants […]
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UMaine Extension to offer produce safety course for growers
Two training sessions will be offered on Nov. 5-6 and Dec. 11 and 18.
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UMaine Extension releases new guidance for supporting bee habitat
Updated research on supporting habitat for Maine’s 278 species of bees is included in a new publication from University of Maine Cooperative Extension, according to a news release from the Orono-based extension office. “Selecting Plants to Support Bees in Maine: Summary of the Bee Module Project” includes data from the original project conducted 2012-15 across […]
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UMaine Extension to feature tips for farm resiliency
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a seven-week series of tips for farm resiliency on social media beginning Sunday, Sept.13, according to a news release from the Orono-based extension office. Each post on the UMaine Extension Facebook page will feature a new entry from the weekly “Small Bites” series, offering short articles with practical […]
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UMaine Extension to offer webinar about root cellaring Sept. 28
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar on root cellaring, a low-energy method for storing the bounty from your garden, will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, according to a news release from the UMaine Extension office based in Orono. “Root Cellaring: A Cheap and Easy Method for […]
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New UMaine Extension crops specialist Bee Chim based in Presque Isle
Bee Chim has been named the University of Maine Cooperative Extension crops specialist based in Presque Isle, according to a news release from the Extension office in Orono. As an Extension agronomist, Chim’s focus is assisting potato growers and other farmers with crop-related educational programs, and applied research. She also has an appointment with the […]
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Contact tracing program for livestock disease focus of four webinars
Free webinars will be held Tuesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28.
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Growing garlic topic of Sept. 14 webinar
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar about growing garlic in Maine from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14. “Growing Garlic in Maine” topics will include planting stock, site selection, timing of harvest and proper drying. The webinar will be led by UMaine Extension agriculture and non-timber forest products professional David […]