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PFAS Contamination ResponseUniversity of Maine Cooperative Extension and other statewide partners are providing communities with important information and responses regarding PFAS.

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Don't Transport Firewood from Out-of-State!Help us protect Maine's forests from the invasive Emerald Ash Borer. Find out how on the Emerald Ash Borer page of our Home and Garden IPM website.
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Maine Farmers Market Price ReportUp-to-date and market-specific price data is important to farm businesses as they refine business plans, apply for financing, and manage day-to-day operations.

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Assessing PFAS Contamination on Dairy Farms in Maine

By Rick Kersbergen, Extension Professor University of Maine Cooperative Extension,
Sustainable Dairy and Forage Systems
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Guide to Investigating PFAS Risk on Your Farm

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UMaine Extension Diagnostic & Research Laboratory Under one roof: Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Pest Management Unit, and Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance

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