{"id":3975,"date":"2021-05-25T16:12:29","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T20:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/?page_id=3975"},"modified":"2022-03-31T10:48:28","modified_gmt":"2022-03-31T14:48:28","slug":"2020-annual-report","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/home\/2020-annual-report\/","title":{"rendered":"2020 Annual Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>University of Maine Cooperative Extension Knox &amp; Lincoln Counties<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><em><strong>Putting university research to work in homes, businesses, farms, and communities for over 100 years.<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"3986\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BEET-LIZ-9.20.3-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3986 \" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BEET-LIZ-9.20.3-5-220x300.jpg\" alt=\"Beet on a stone background\" width=\"317\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BEET-LIZ-9.20.3-5-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BEET-LIZ-9.20.3-5-751x1024.jpg 751w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BEET-LIZ-9.20.3-5-768x1047.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BEET-LIZ-9.20.3-5-1127x1536.jpg 1127w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BEET-LIZ-9.20.3-5-103x140.jpg 103w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BEET-LIZ-9.20.3-5-317x432.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BEET-LIZ-9.20.3-5-423x577.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BEET-LIZ-9.20.3-5-634x864.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BEET-LIZ-9.20.3-5-846x1154.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BEET-LIZ-9.20.3-5-951x1297.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BEET-LIZ-9.20.3-5-1268x1729.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BEET-LIZ-9.20.3-5.jpg 1502w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,317px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Liz Stanley photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>The University of Maine is an equal opportunity \/ affirmative action institution.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Download a print-friendly copy of the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Annual-Report-2020.web_.pdf\">2020 Annual Report (PDF)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#cet\">Knox-Lincoln County Extension Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#staff\">UMaine Extension Knox-Lincoln Counties Staff<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#volunteer\">University of Maine Cooperative Extension seeks volunteers to serve on the Knox-Lincoln Counties Executive Committee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#president\">President\u2019s Message<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#financial\">UMaine Extension Knox-Lincoln Counties Financial Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4h\">4-H Youth Development<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#parent\">Parent Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#hort\">Home Horticulture<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ag\">Commercial Agriculture<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#climate\">Climate Change<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#marine\">Alliance for Maine\u2019s Marine Economy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#act\">The County Extension Act<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"cet\"><\/a>Knox-Lincoln County Extension Association<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>Executive Committee<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Aaron Englander, President<\/li>\n<li>Craig Currie, Secretary<\/li>\n<li>Jack Green, Treasurer<\/li>\n<li>Dawn Jones<\/li>\n<li>Wendy Roberts<\/li>\n<li>Gail Varga<\/li>\n<li>Brett Willard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UMaine Extension Knox-Lincoln Counties<\/strong><br \/>\n377 Manktown Road<br \/>\nWaldoboro, ME 04572-5815<br \/>\n207.832.0343 or 800.244.2104 (in Maine)<br \/>\nFax: 207.832.0377<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:extension.knoxlincoln@maine.edu\">extension.knoxlincoln@maine.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"staff\"><\/a>UMaine Extension Knox-Lincoln Counties Staff<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>Extension Educators<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Mark Hutchinson<\/li>\n<li>Esperanza Stancioff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Professionals<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"4017\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/MONARCH-WOOD-ASTER.web_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4017 \" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/MONARCH-WOOD-ASTER.web_-300x219.jpg\" alt=\"Monarch butterfly on wood aster\" width=\"365\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/MONARCH-WOOD-ASTER.web_-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/MONARCH-WOOD-ASTER.web_-1024x746.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/MONARCH-WOOD-ASTER.web_-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/MONARCH-WOOD-ASTER.web_-105x77.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/MONARCH-WOOD-ASTER.web_-317x231.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/MONARCH-WOOD-ASTER.web_-423x308.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/MONARCH-WOOD-ASTER.web_-634x462.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/MONARCH-WOOD-ASTER.web_-846x616.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/MONARCH-WOOD-ASTER.web_-951x693.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/MONARCH-WOOD-ASTER.web_.jpg 1028w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,365px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Liz Stanley photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Ellen Baker<\/li>\n<li>Marylou Cook<\/li>\n<li>Jennifer Doherty<\/li>\n<li>Heather Elowe<\/li>\n<li>Parker Gassett<\/li>\n<li>Gretchen Gee<\/li>\n<li>Ruth Griffin<\/li>\n<li>Keri Kaczor<\/li>\n<li>Ryan LeShane<\/li>\n<li>Hannah Pennington<\/li>\n<li>Brooke Sanborn<\/li>\n<li>Claudia Williamson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Community Education Assistants<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Cindy Rogers<\/li>\n<li>Liz Stanley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Administrative Specialist<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Pamela Doherty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"4111\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/KL-Extension-new-roof-sky3Horiz-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4111\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/KL-Extension-new-roof-sky3Horiz-300x99.jpg\" alt=\"Knox-Lincoln Extension office\" width=\"759\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/KL-Extension-new-roof-sky3Horiz-300x99.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/KL-Extension-new-roof-sky3Horiz-1536x505.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/KL-Extension-new-roof-sky3Horiz-105x34.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/KL-Extension-new-roof-sky3Horiz-317x104.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/KL-Extension-new-roof-sky3Horiz-423x139.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/KL-Extension-new-roof-sky3Horiz-1268x417.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,759px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Liz Stanley photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"volunteer\"><\/a>University of Maine Cooperative Extension seeks volunteers to serve on the Knox-Lincoln Counties Executive Committee<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>UMaine Extension can only be successful with the help of county residents serving on the Executive Committee. Board members provide oversight and support to staff, as well as help promoting programs.<\/p>\n<p>Knox-Lincoln Extension is one of the most active in the state, providing a broad range of programs: 4-H youth development, assistance to commercial farmers and home gardeners, support to communities facing climate change impacts including sea level rise, flooding and erosion in order to improve coastal resilience, and in-home education for new parents.<\/p>\n<p>Executive Committee members are asked to attend four two-hour meetings a year focusing on county programming, building maintenance, and finances. Members can certainly follow their interests and become more involved in any of the county programs.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in UMaine Extension Programs and giving back to your community, serving on the Executive Committee is a great place to be! For more information, please contact Esperanza Stancioff 207.832.0343, in Maine 800.244.2104 or email: <a href=\"mailto:esp@maine.edu\">esp@maine.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"4114\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/ASH-POINT-Panorama-LIZ-Dec-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4114\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/ASH-POINT-Panorama-LIZ-Dec-300x87.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset at Ash Point, Owl's Head, Maine in the winter\" width=\"723\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/ASH-POINT-Panorama-LIZ-Dec-300x87.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/ASH-POINT-Panorama-LIZ-Dec-1024x297.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/ASH-POINT-Panorama-LIZ-Dec-768x223.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/ASH-POINT-Panorama-LIZ-Dec-1536x446.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/ASH-POINT-Panorama-LIZ-Dec-2048x595.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/ASH-POINT-Panorama-LIZ-Dec-105x30.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/ASH-POINT-Panorama-LIZ-Dec-317x92.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/ASH-POINT-Panorama-LIZ-Dec-423x123.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/ASH-POINT-Panorama-LIZ-Dec-634x184.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/ASH-POINT-Panorama-LIZ-Dec-846x246.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/ASH-POINT-Panorama-LIZ-Dec-951x276.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/ASH-POINT-Panorama-LIZ-Dec-1268x368.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,723px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Liz Stanley photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"president\"><\/a>President\u2019s Message<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Dear Knox-Lincoln Cooperative Extension Community,<br \/>\nSpring Greetings! My first connection with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension was through a Research Assistantship at the Extension office in Orono. I spent many hours at the Rogers Farm in Old Town, on long trips to Aroostook County and other farms researching soil management for organic bread wheat production. I gained a lot from my experience as a graduate student working directly with Cooperative Extension, and it is my honor to give back by serving as President of the Knox-Lincoln Cooperative Extension Association Executive Committee (KLCEA-EC).<\/p>\n<p>I am continually impressed by the breadth and depth of Knox-Lincoln Cooperative Extension\u2019s work locally, throughout the state of Maine and beyond. From infant and early childhood support for young families to climate change initiatives; technical support for home gardeners and commercial farmers; Master Gardner volunteer programs; composting expertise at the state, national, and international level; and countless programs for local youth through 4-H clubs, Blueberry Cove 4-H Camp &amp; Learning Center, and other collaborating sites, KLCEA has a major impact on the community.<\/p>\n<p>The broad-reaching, diverse programs and services offered by KLCEA are a true gift to the community. I want to extend a heartfelt Thank You to all the staff, Executive Committee members, volunteers, and program participants who make Cooperative Extension what it is: a truly cooperative, community-based program that serves the greater good. We must also take a moment to thank the University of Maine that funds Cooperative Extension\u2019s professionals, researchers, and educators; and tax funding from Knox and Lincoln Counties that supports the facility in Waldoboro and salaries for essential support staff.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"4001\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Trillium.web_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4001\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Trillium.web_-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Trillium flower in the woods\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Trillium.web_-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Trillium.web_-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Trillium.web_-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Trillium.web_-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Trillium.web_-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Trillium.web_.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cindy Rogers photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The EC committee oversees the budgeting, facilities management, vision, and program direction of KLCEA. We are a volunteer committee that is always seeking new members who share a vested interest in the community well-being<\/p>\n<p>of Knox and Lincoln counties. If you are interested in joining the EC or being involved with the KLCEA as a volunteer or in any capacity, please contact our office for more information.<\/p>\n<p>Please enjoy this report and you may be as amazed as I at all the great work going on at Knox-Lincoln Cooperative Extension.<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<br \/>\nAaron Englander, KLCEA Executive Committee President<br \/>\nMaine Coast Heritage Trust<br \/>\nErickson Fields Farm and Program Manager<br \/>\nRockport, Maine<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"financial\"><\/a>UMaine Extension Knox-Lincoln Counties Financial Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The graph below illustrates the financial resources for programs offered, supported, and managed from the Knox and Lincoln Counties office. Each year, Knox and Lincoln Counties&#8217; tax dollars support UMaine Extension with physical office space, support staff salaries, office supplies, equipment, and programming expenses.<\/p>\n<p>As a unique partnership among federal, state, and county governments, UMaine Extension uses funding from Maine counties and the University to match and leverage support from the United States Department of Agriculture, other federal grantors, state agencies, and private foundations. Each UMaine Extension county office is also part of a statewide organization and the national Extension system.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Pie-Chart-2020.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4040\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Pie-Chart-2020-300x166.jpg\" alt=\"Pie chart showing Local Salaries &amp; Benefits UMaine 64%; Prorated Support UMaine 27.1%; Logistical Support UMaine 1.1%; Animal Diagnostic Lab 0.3%; Local Programming 0.4%; Knox County Support 3.6%; and Lincoln County Support 3.6%\" width=\"613\" height=\"339\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a id=\"#4h\"><\/a>4-H Youth Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/public-speaking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4-H Public Speaking<\/a> was successful in 2020 despite Covid-19 restrictions. Prior to quarantine, Knox-Lincoln 4-H members presented on the stage at the 2020 Maine Agricultural Trades Show in Augusta, Maine, in January, and held the county public speaking tournament in-person in early March. Shifting quickly, the Maine 4-H Public Speaking Tournament was held as a live, virtual event. Served 28 youth from 12counties; 8 from Knox-Lincoln. 85% of youth reported increased confidence, 58% said it helps them in school, 100% anticipate using public speaking in future careers.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-fair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4-H Virtual Exhibit Hall<\/a>, a substitute for canceled fairs, was built on the Extension website. 4-H youth from all over Maine submitted photos of their projects for judging. Volunteers and staff from several counties served as judges.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/4-h-summer-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine 4-H Summer Learning Series<\/a> served over 100 youth with 50 hands-on workshops and activities led by 4-H Staff (including Knox-Lincoln), Volunteers, and Youth. Delivered online, or with kits mailed to homes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Information:<\/em> <a href=\"mailto:ryan.leshane@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ryan.leshane@maine.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"parent\"><\/a>Parent Education<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>Maine Families Home Visiting Program<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"4048\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Parent-Prog-pic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4048 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Parent-Prog-pic-e1621609846291-300x223.jpg\" alt=\"tote bag and children's books\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Parent-Prog-pic-e1621609846291-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Parent-Prog-pic-e1621609846291-105x78.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Parent-Prog-pic-e1621609846291-317x236.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Parent-Prog-pic-e1621609846291-423x315.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Parent-Prog-pic-e1621609846291.jpg 628w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maine Families promotes language and literacy through book sharing and activity ideas. \u2013Jennifer Doherty photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>As part of a statewide network of <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/parenting\/maine-families-knox-lincoln-sagadahoc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine Families Home Visiting Programs<\/a>, our team of six parent educators provided 1,401 home, virtual and phone visits to 143 families and 154 children, living in Knox, Lincoln and Sagadahoc Counties.<\/li>\n<li>Using the evidence-based Parents As Teachers<sup>TM<\/sup> Model, our team provided research-based information and caring support to fit each family\u2019s needs and concerns, supporting parents in their role as their child\u2019s first and most important teacher.<\/li>\n<li>Results collected this year show that 91% of children enrolled had a timely developmental screening. In cases where a delay was discovered, 100% of those children were successfully referred and connected with local intervention programs for further developmental evaluation and services. 100% of<br \/>\nfamilies who completed our annual parent survey reported Maine Families helped them understand their child\u2019s growth and development.<\/li>\n<li>Before the current health crisis, Maine Families was already a critical link for new and expectant parents, providing one-on-one support at no cost to eligible families, to promote maternal, infant and child health, foster healthy development and school readiness, and provide parenting support. Now more than ever, Maine Families is an essential service for families as they navigate social isolation, economic uncertainty, the challenge of balancing work without childcare, and other unique and heightened stressors brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Information:<\/em> <a href=\"mailto:jennifer.d.doherty@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">jennifer.d.doherty@maine.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"hort\"><\/a>Home Horticulture<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"4052\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/ASTERS-BEES.web_.LIZ-9.20.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4052\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/ASTERS-BEES.web_.LIZ-9.20-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"Bees on wild asters\" width=\"191\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/ASTERS-BEES.web_.LIZ-9.20-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/ASTERS-BEES.web_.LIZ-9.20-79x140.jpg 79w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/ASTERS-BEES.web_.LIZ-9.20-317x563.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/ASTERS-BEES.web_.LIZ-9.20-423x751.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/ASTERS-BEES.web_.LIZ-9.20.jpg 568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,191px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bumble bees on asters at Langlais Sculpture Preserve. \u2013Liz Stanley photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>The Master Gardener Volunteer Program<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Master Gardeners volunteered from home or worked in isolation during the 2020 growing season. They donated produce from their home gardens, and joined food councils and gleaning organizations to support <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/harvest-for-hunger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine Harvest for Hunger<\/a>. They also wrote articles for <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/maine-home-garden-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine Home Garden News<\/a>, designed <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/pollinator-garden-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pollinator-friendly gardens<\/a> for public spaces, mentored new gardeners online, conducted gardening classes via Zoom, and answered questions on social media using research-based fact sheets. The 2021 <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/master-gardeners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Master Gardener Volunteer<\/a> training will be designed as a state-wide online program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Home Horticulture<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The pandemic inspired many to try gardening for the first time. UMaine Extension\u2019s state-wide horticulture team developed multiple series of webinars and videos for beginner gardeners. The <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/victory-gardens-for-me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Victory Gardens for Maine<\/a> series can be found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Garden and Yard<\/a> website.<\/li>\n<li>Over 475 client calls to Knox-Lincoln Extension included record requests for soil testing kits, continued questions about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/mfs\/forest_health\/invasive_threats\/browntail_moth_faqs.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">browntail moth<\/a>, and interest in <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/manual\/plants-for-the-maine-landscape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plants for the Maine Landscape<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Information:<\/em> <a href=\"mailto:elizabeth.stanley@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">elizabeth.stanley@maine.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"4054\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/SQUASH-PUMPKINS.web_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4054\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/SQUASH-PUMPKINS.web_-300x178.jpg\" alt=\"harvested squashes and pumpkins\" width=\"712\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/SQUASH-PUMPKINS.web_-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/SQUASH-PUMPKINS.web_-1024x608.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/SQUASH-PUMPKINS.web_-768x456.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/SQUASH-PUMPKINS.web_-105x62.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/SQUASH-PUMPKINS.web_-317x188.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/SQUASH-PUMPKINS.web_-423x251.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/SQUASH-PUMPKINS.web_-634x377.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/SQUASH-PUMPKINS.web_-846x503.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/SQUASH-PUMPKINS.web_-951x565.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/SQUASH-PUMPKINS.web_.jpg 1261w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,712px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Squash and Pumpkins for Maine Harvest for Hunger \u2013Liz Stanley photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"ag\"><\/a>Commercial Agriculture<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>Local Farm Markets<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>When Covid-19 began in 2020, local foods became a focal point for Maine consumers. Local farms were overwhelmed by the demand for locally produced vegetables, meat, poultry, eggs and other farm products. For many farmers this meant a shift in marketing strategies, away from wholesale and restaurants with a pivot to direct consumer sales. Extension provided information and assistance to both consumers and farmers during the season to help make these connections. These include the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/farm-product-and-pickup-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine Farm &amp; Seafood Products Directory<\/a>, as well as guidelines for <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/food-safety\/farmers-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best practices for farmers markets and farm stands<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Crop Consultations<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Over 250 individual crop consultations were made during the 2020 growing season. Farm visits were limited but with the use of technology many diseases and insect pests were identified and managed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Field Research<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>We were able to complete the first year of a Northeast Sustainable Agricultural Research and Education (SARE) tarping research project. Tarping is a practice of interest to many commercial organic vegetable and small fruit growers for weed and soil moisture control.<\/li>\n<li>The University of Maine is developing a compost nutrient loss model. This model will help state and federal environmental agencies determine the amount of nutrients lost during the compost process. The information will then allow compost operations to develop better management plans for commercial scale operations. Initial data indicates nutrient losses from composting are minimal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Information:<\/em> <a href=\"mailto:mhutch@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mhutch@maine.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-3975 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/pigweed-web\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Pigweed.web_-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"pigweed plant with bare roots laying on soil\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-4056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Pigweed.web_-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Pigweed.web_-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Pigweed.web_-317x424.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Pigweed.web_-423x565.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Pigweed.web_.jpg 506w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-4056'>\n\t\t\t\tPigweed \u2013Mark Hutchinson photo\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/beets-tarp-project-2020-web\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Beets-Tarp-project-2020.web_-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Agriculture field with rows of beet greens\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-4055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Beets-Tarp-project-2020.web_-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Beets-Tarp-project-2020.web_-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Beets-Tarp-project-2020.web_-317x424.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Beets-Tarp-project-2020.web_-423x565.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Beets-Tarp-project-2020.web_.jpg 506w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-4055'>\n\t\t\t\tBeets grown as part of the SARE tarping research project \u2013Mark Hutchinson photo\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"climate\"><\/a>Climate Change<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/road-to-solutions\/collaborating-toward-climate-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Collaborating Toward Climate Solutions<\/a> (CTCS) Project began June 2020 to support on-the-ground problem solving for the complex challenges that communities in Penobscot and Passamaquoddy Bays face: sea level rise, storm surge, stormwater, flooding, and erosion. Our CTCS team works closely with municipal officials to support communities \u201cwhere they\u2019re at\u201d in adapting to local impacts. This includes learning about community priorities and challenges, and identifying potential service provider partners, best practices, and the potential for networks enabling towns to connect and learn from peer communities. Through work with local leaders we have developed a series<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Maine.Wont_.Wait_.web_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4057 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Maine.Wont_.Wait_.web_-273x300.jpg\" alt=\"cover of Maine Won't Wait climate action plan\" width=\"200\" height=\"220\" \/><\/a> of workshops to provide technical and strategic assistance for communities around flooding and sea level rise, storm damage and emergency response, stormwater infrastructure maintenance, energy efficiency, and community climate education. Along with partner organizations in the <a href=\"https:\/\/seagrant.umaine.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/467\/2020\/06\/2020-ME-CCAP-Summary.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Climate Change Adaptation Providers Network<\/a>, and in alignment with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/future\/sites\/maine.gov.future\/files\/inline-files\/MaineWontWait_December2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine Won\u2019t Wait<\/a> climate action plan, we aim to build connections among coastal communities.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/signs-of-the-seasons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Signs of the Seasons (SOS): A New England Phenology Program<\/a> provides an opportunity for students, adults and families to contribute to science and improve their understanding of our changing climate by making observations of common plants and animals, such as American robins, monarch butterflies, sugar maples, <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/signs-of-the-seasons\/indicator-species\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">and more<\/a>. Community scientists record information about the occurrence of leaf-out, flowering, nest building, migration, and other life cycle events. Data collected through SOS is used by researchers and managers to better understand how our changing climate will impact species commonly found in New England. In 2020, we had one of the highest number of volunteers submitting data. Please join us by attending a <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/signs-of-the-seasons\/training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">virtual training<\/a> to get started.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Information:<\/em> <a href=\"mailto:esp@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">esp@maine.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"4058\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Rockland-Breakwater-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4058\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Rockland-Breakwater-2-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"Rockland Breakwater at high tide\" width=\"708\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Rockland-Breakwater-2-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Rockland-Breakwater-2-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Rockland-Breakwater-2-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Rockland-Breakwater-2-105x67.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Rockland-Breakwater-2-317x204.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Rockland-Breakwater-2-423x272.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Rockland-Breakwater-2-634x407.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Rockland-Breakwater-2-846x544.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Rockland-Breakwater-2-951x611.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Rockland-Breakwater-2.jpg 1083w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,708px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Esperanza Stancioff photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"marine\"><\/a>Alliance for Maine\u2019s Marine Economy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/alliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alliance for Maine\u2019s Marine Economy<\/a> is a responsive network of companies, organizations, and individuals dedicated to a vibrant marine economy for Maine. Coordinated by Marine Extension Team member Keri Kaczor, the Alliance helps enable healthy coastal working waterfront communities.\n<p><figure id=\"4059\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Copy-of-Picture-1-Tenants-Harbor-2019.web-Edit.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4059 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Copy-of-Picture-1-Tenants-Harbor-2019.web-Edit-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"lobster fisherman on his boat in Port Clyde, Me\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Alliance\u2019s initial bond funds supported Tenant\u2019s Harbor Fishermen\u2019s Coop\/Maine Aquaculture Coop\u2019s new ventures with scallop aquaculture. \u2013Kathlyn Tenga-Gonz\u00e1lez photo<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li>Initially formed in 2016 around a state-sponsored, citizens\u2019 marine bond initiative (seven million dollars in public funds administered by Maine Technology Institute, plus more than seven million dollars in initial private investments), the Alliance enabled 17 investments in technology, infrastructure, and workforce development that are transforming Maine\u2019s seafood economy. Six of those projects are located in Knox and Lincoln Counties.<\/li>\n<li>In 2020, the Alliance hosted a series of virtual forums featuring innovative strategies businesses are using to adapt to changing markets and consumer needs in the wake of COVID-19, and a panel of experts sharing the ass<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Copy-of-2-Image-copy2-copy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4060 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/Copy-of-2-Image-copy2-copy-300x298.jpg\" alt=\"graphic containing #76 and a fish\" width=\"170\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a>ets and resources that exist related to seafood safety and product diversification.<\/li>\n<li>The Alliance\u2019s investments in infrastructure and innovative technologies have allowed businesses to develop new products, increase revenue, and grow jobs in Maine\u2019s coastal communities and economies. Since 2016, 76 new seafood products and services have been created.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Information:<\/em> <a href=\"mailto:keri.kaczor@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">keri.kaczor@maine.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"act\"><\/a>The County Extension Act<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>The County Extension Act explains the role of county government in funding local Extension offices.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Cooperative Extension work shall consist of the giving of practical demonstrations in agriculture and natural resources, youth development, and home economics and community life and imparting information on those subjects through field demonstrations, publications, and otherwise. For the purpose of carrying out this chapter, there may be created in each county or combination of two counties within the State an organization known as a \u201ccounty extension association,\u201d and its services available to all residents of a county. The county extension is viewed as a unique and important educational program of county government. The executive committee of each county extension association shall prepare an annual budget as requested, showing in detail its estimate of the amount of money to be expended under this chapter within the county or counties for the fiscal year. The executive committee shall submit to the board of county commissioners on a date requested by the county commissioners, and the county commissioners may, if they deem it justifiable, adopt an appropriate budget for the county extension program and levy a tax therefore. The amount thus raised by direct taxation within any county or combination of counties for the purposes of this chapter shall be used for the salaries of clerks, provision of office space, supplies, equipment, postage, telephone, a contribution toward the salaries of county educators and such other expenses as necessary to maintain an effective county extension program.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n<p><em><sup>1<\/sup>Excerpted from Title 7, Chapter 7 of the Maine Revised Statutes, \u00a7191\u2013\u00a7195.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"4061\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BLUEBERRIES-CONEFLOWER-LIZ.web_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4061\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BLUEBERRIES-CONEFLOWER-LIZ.web_-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"coneflowers growing near high bush blueberries\" width=\"667\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BLUEBERRIES-CONEFLOWER-LIZ.web_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BLUEBERRIES-CONEFLOWER-LIZ.web_-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BLUEBERRIES-CONEFLOWER-LIZ.web_-105x59.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BLUEBERRIES-CONEFLOWER-LIZ.web_-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BLUEBERRIES-CONEFLOWER-LIZ.web_-317x179.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BLUEBERRIES-CONEFLOWER-LIZ.web_-423x238.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BLUEBERRIES-CONEFLOWER-LIZ.web_-634x357.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BLUEBERRIES-CONEFLOWER-LIZ.web_-846x477.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BLUEBERRIES-CONEFLOWER-LIZ.web_-951x536.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BLUEBERRIES-CONEFLOWER-LIZ.web_-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/05\/BLUEBERRIES-CONEFLOWER-LIZ.web_.jpg 1008w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,667px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Liz Stanley photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>University of Maine Cooperative Extension\u2019s successful educational programs result from a federal, state, and county government partnership. Since 1919, when the Maine Legislature passed the County Extension Act, the University of Maine has been in all Maine communities with a county office whose operations are funded by county government. Our educational programs anticipate and respond to local and state needs and issues. We also communicate those issues and opportunities to UMaine faculty to influence their research and development plans.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a92021<\/p>\n<p><em>The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Knox-Lincoln Counties office is an EEO\/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran\u2019s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).<\/em><\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"10\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #3698d4;text-align: center\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">University of Maine Cooperative Extension COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/covid-19-health-and-safety-guidance\/\" style=\"text-transform:none;\" ><span class=\"button\"> View the Most Recent Guidance for UMaine Extension <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>University of Maine Cooperative Extension Knox &amp; Lincoln Counties Putting university research to work in homes, businesses, farms, and communities for over 100 years. 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