FALMOUTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to hold a free Tidewater Farm field day at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Tidewater Farm demonstration gardens on Presumpscot Point Road in Falmouth. Hands-on demonstrations about deadheading and extending the season include best practices for annuals and perennials, as well as late-season vegetables to […]
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Garden-to-table workshop set for June 27 in Old Town
A hands-on workshop featuring gardening and culinary skills is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Monday, June 27. It will be held at the UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteers demonstration garden, University of Maine Rogers Farm, 914 Bennoch Road, Old Town. According to a news release from University of Maine Cooperative Extension, this garden-to-table workshop begins at […]
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UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy: Positives in pandemics – Extension’s role grows during COVID-19 crisis
Extension created resources to help Maine farmers and consumers and developed the capacity to analyze rapid COVID tests, while 4-H launched programs to engage with youth online.
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Backyard composting webinar set for Nov. 4
Home composting will be the focus of a webinar from University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association planned from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4. According to a news release from the UMaine extension office in Orono, Backyard Composting topics include the basic principles of composting, what can […]
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UMaine Extension virtual series for parents, caregivers of young children to start Oct. 29
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Families will offer a four-week series for parents and caregivers of young children at 9 a.m. every Thursday, Oct. 29 to Nov. 19, according to a news release from the UMaine extension office in Orono. This virtual coffee break, hosted by UMaine Extension Waldo County parent education professional […]
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Food safety plan development for small businesses webinar set
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop for small-scale food producers about compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, according to a news release from the UMaine extension based in Orono. Intended for small food entrepreneurs, farm market managers and directors of shared-use kitchens, this […]
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Maine AgrAbility to host virtual state fair on social media Oct. 20
Maine AgrAbility in Farmington will feature success stories and resources for farmers and other agricultural workers in a day-long virtual state fair Tuesday, Oct. 20 on Facebook and Twitter, according to a news release from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Maine AgrAbility provides assistance, education and support to agricultural workers with disabilities. Events during […]
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UMaine Extension offers updates for agricultural industry Oct. 14
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two updates specific to the agricultural industry from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, according to a news release from the UMaine extension office based in Orono. “Navigating the Label Regulatory Requirements for Soil Fumigation” will be presented online by Maine Board of Pesticide Control inspector Keith […]
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UMaine Extension 4-H to offer virtual science cafés starting Oct. 1
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer virtual science cafés for teens in seventh grade through senior year from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. every Thursday, beginning Oct. 1, according to a news release from the Orono-based extension office. Online sessions will include University of Maine scientists discussing their research, how they became involved in […]
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New guide assists community reuse organizations on reopening during pandemic
A new guide from the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine can help community reuse organizations make decisions about how — and whether — to open during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release from the University of Maine Extension Office in Orono. Brie Berry, a doctorate […]