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Extension News

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UMaine Extension invites area farmers to join new midcoast agriculture advisory committee

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UMaine Extension to host webinar on produce sharing tables to support food security

Lily Calderwood, UMaine Extension Maine Wild Blueberry Program

One-on-one wild blueberry farm consultations offered by UMaine Extension

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New 4-H club hosted by Hancock County Extension to focus on gardening basics

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PFAS in Maine: What Farm Customers Need to Know

None of us want contaminants in our food! Review this brochure reprint, created by members of the PFAS in Maine Cohort, for answers to frequently asked questions.

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The Maine Farmcast

Features weekly conversations with experts from across the country sharing insights and advice for both new and seasoned farmers.

Extension in UMaine News

Consumers willing to pay more for lobster harvested with ropeless technology, UMaine study finds
Published: May 12, 2026
Andrea Gifford appointed University of Maine dean of students
Published: May 11, 2026
Jenny Boyden appointed University of Maine vice president for finance and administration and chief business officer
Published: May 11, 2026
From Orono to Machias, UMaine commencement speakers reflect on courage, resilience and community
Published: May 11, 2026

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Maine Food System

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Garden and Yard

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Home, Family, Youth and 4-H

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Natural Resources

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Insect Pests, Plant Diseases and Pesticide Safety

UMaine Extension Diagnostic and Research Laboratory

Under one roof: Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Pest Management Unit, and Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory

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