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Resilience in Times of StressResources to deal with the stress and pain triggered by recent violent events.
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PFAS in Maine: What Farm Customers Need to KnowNone 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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When going to work means coming homeUMaine Extension connects the entire state of Maine! When you work here, you can feel at home anywhere. Find out about current job openings available with UMaine Extension.
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Now Available: 2022 University of Maine Cooperative Extension Annual Report

Information you can use. Research you can trust.

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4-HLearn by doing!
Maine Food SystemGrow smarter. Eat better.
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Calendar of EventsSee what's happening across the state!
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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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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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