ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is scheduled to offer a six-week session in its agricultural leadership program for Maine teens from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, March 15 through April 19. The Spring 2022 Agricultural Leadership Ambassador Program will provide Maine youth ages 14 to 18 online and in-person opportunities to explore […]
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Universities to offer webinar about propagating trees, shrubs
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension plans to offer a webinar for home gardeners on propagating trees and shrubs in winter months from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Monday, March 7. “Propagating Trees and Shrubs in the Winter Months” includes suggestions on which trees and shrubs to propagate during late […]
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Extension’s accounting workshop for farmers to start in March
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a four-session online introductory accounting workshop for farms and agricultural businesses. The first session runs from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, March 7. The remaining dates are March 8, 14 and 15. QuickBooks for Farmers includes creating charts of accounts; invoicing, payments and expenses; and reconciling […]
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Houseplant care is topic of UMaine extension webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar for home gardeners about effective houseplant care from noon to 1:15 p.m. Friday, March 4. How Not to Kill Your Houseplants includes tips for matching a potting medium, watering, lighting, containers, pest control and humidity to a plant’s needs. Karen Ramsey, owner of […]
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Farming’s next generation focus of UMaine extension series
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host an online eight-session series for Maine farming, fishing or forestry producers ages 20 to 35 who are interested in agricultural business training. Webinars are scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon starting Friday, March 4, and continuing each Friday through April 22. GenerationNext Training Series in Maine is […]
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UMaine extension shares PFAS resources for farmers
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is making a set of resources about on-farm PFAS contamination available online to the public in one location, according to a news release from the extension. “Guide to Investigating PFAS Risk on Your Farm” is a comprehensive collection of resources about contamination from Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in […]
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Universities to offer farm food safety webinar
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension plan to host an informational webinar about a new program for produce farmers to help them start or improve their farm food safety planning. The program is set for 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, March 1. “Jumpstart to Farm Food Safety” is a yearlong technical […]
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New publication covers tarp use on small Northeast farms
ORONO — A new University of Maine Cooperative Extension publication, “Tarping in the Northeast: A Guide for Small Farms,” provides up-to-date information on an emerging practice of tarping — applying reusable tarps to the soil surface between crops and then removing them prior to planting — for weed and soil management. Intended for beginning and […]
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UMaine Extension releases 2021 tick program data
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab 2021 Surveillance Program data is available online at extension.umaine.edu/ticks/maine-tick-data/. In 2020, the lab included testing for Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis and tularemia, in addition to tests for Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and babesiosis, the three most common tick-borne diseases, according to a news release from the […]
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Mushroom cultivation webinar planned by UMaine Extension
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar for home gardeners about mushroom cultivation set for noon-1:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25. “Spring Has Spawned: Getting Your Garden Ready for Mushroom Cultivation” topics include basic fungal biology and growing methods, necessary tools and materials, culinary and ecological benefits, and suitable mushroom species, […]