Maine AgrAbility and University of Maine Cooperative Extension have developed resources specifically for Maine military veterans who are farming or want to know more about farming in Maine. Maine AgrAbility Veteran Resources includes a checklist for veterans looking for farm employment, UMaine Extension’s publication Guide to Veteran-to-Farmer Training Pilot Program Resources in Maine and links to […]
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UMaine Extension, MOFGA to host fruit tree experts panel discussion
The webinar will be held Dec. 2
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Home maple syrup production webinar set for Dec. 5
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a webinar with the Southern Maine Maple Sugarmakers Association.
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UMaine Extension offers resources to producers during hay shortage
ORONO — Many livestock and equine owners in Maine purchase all of their hay and forage needs for winter. While this year’s growing season started out well, forage growth was reduced because of low rainfall in most of the state, especially for second and third hay cuttings. According to University of Maine Cooperative Extension professor […]
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UMaine Extension offers Thanksgiving recipes, food safety tips
University of Maine Cooperative Extension has several resources to help prepare a safe and healthy Thanksgiving meal. Before buying that turkey, UMaine Extension associate professor and registered dietitian Kate Yerxa suggests “planning for one to 1½ pounds of turkey per person. This will provide enough for the meal and leftovers for turkey sandwiches or a […]
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UMaine Extension to offer online workshop about starting food businesses Nov. 20
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a multidisciplinary online workshop about starting a food business in Maine from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 20, according to a news release from the UMaine extension office in Orono. Recipe to Market is intended for entrepreneurs, farmers and others interested in starting a home-based specialty food […]
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UMaine Extension releases new water conservation and safety tips
Every Maine county experienced some level of drought in 2020, with September reported as the driest on record, according to the National Weather Service. Because the autumn rains Maine received may not benefit thirsty gardens and wells until later in the year, water conservation makes good economic and ecological sense year-round. Conserving Water at Home […]
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UMaine Extension to offer tips on preparing local holiday foods Nov. 17
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer ideas for using local foods in a traditional Thanksgiving dinner from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, via Zoom. Topics will include cost-effective ways to shop for local foods, food safety tips for handling turkey and leftovers, and how to use Maine foods in traditional holiday dinner […]
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4-H to offer new club for youth
The 4-H for All club is a way for youth and families to learn about 4-H and connect with others across Maine.
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Maine AgrAbility coordinator Carlson recognized by national association
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. […]