University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Volunteer Maine, launched a new online training for individuals getting started in a volunteer management role. Three self-paced courses make up the Introductory Volunteer Management micro-credential. The Level 1 course provides an overview of what a volunteer manager does and explores various aspects of volunteerism in Maine. […]
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The Lincoln County News and Windham Eagle shared online gardening resources from University of Maine Cooperative Extension, including its garden and yard website and the April 2024 Maine Home Garden News newsletter.
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A group of chefs, seafood professionals, writers, economic development specialists and educators will travel to France from April 14-22 to explore French techniques for handling and preparing scallops in support of the scallop farming and commercial fishing sectors in Maine. The project is made possible by a grant from the NOAA National Sea Grant Office […]
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The 2024 Presidential Awards recognize outstanding teaching in wildlife ecology, pioneering research in biodiversity, significant public engagement and research focused on voting, innovation in aquaculture and extraordinary impact on young entrepreneurs and communities across Maine. Lindsay Seward, a principal lecturer in wildlife ecology, received the Presidential Outstanding Teaching Award. Brian McGill, professor of ecological modeling, […]
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An informational webpage from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension on the role of ethylene in ripening fruit was cited in a listicle by Tasting Table titled, “10 hacks that will help ripen fruit much faster.” The article states that placing a ripe apple with other fruits will help them to ripen faster, which the […]
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At the University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias, 41 faculty members have received tenure and/or promotion this spring. The annual announcement recognizes outstanding achievement in teaching, scholarship and research, and community engagement. Tenure for 19 of the faculty members was approved by the University of Maine System Board of Trustees on April […]
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Bangor Daily News interviewed Jason Entsminger, University of Maine Cooperative Extension assistant professor, small business specialist and Maine Business School assistant professor of entrepreneurship and innovation, on how Maine farms are increasing their economic impact in the state and nationally through agritourism. Agritourism can range from overnight stays on a farm to cutting down a […]
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The United States Department of Agriculture recently released results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture, including state- and county-level statistics. The most recent data for Maine show that farms continue to be a driver of economic activity, especially in rural communities. Agricultural land and buildings are worth more than ever before. The estimated market value […]
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Jason Lilley, sustainable agriculture and maple industry educator at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, was interviewed by Spectrum News and The Quoddy Tides regarding the production of maple syrup heading into Maine Maple Sunday. With the unusually warm weather this winter, there was concern that there may not be enough syrup to meet demand. “As […]
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The Maine Monitor interviewed University of Maine Cooperative Extension blueberry specialist Lily Calderwood on a dual-use solar and blueberry farm in Rockport. Calderwood, also an assistant professor of horticulture, made the preliminary conclusion that the way the solar array is configured makes farming difficult and constricts blueberry production. After analyzing the 2022 growing season, Calderwood […]
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