Course Overview:
Day 1: Overview of aquatic animal health and the disease triad, as well as, finfish and shellfish diagnostic practices.
Day 2: Disease management – biosecurity and best management practices and mitigation of aquatic animal disease (i.e. vaccination, probiotics, selective breeding, and genetic engineering).
Day 3: Importance of water quality and system design in aquatic animal health.
Day 4: Aquatic animal assessments, diagnostic tools, health policy and guidelines.
Day 5: Field trip to an aquaculture facility for biosecurity review in operation and tour of health laboratory.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Scarlett Tudor at mary.tudor@maine.edu or 207.581.4397 to discuss your needs.
Day 1: Introduction to Maine’s aquaculture industry and aquatic animal husbandry, biology of relevant aquatic species, and water quality basics and equipment.
Day 2: Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) applications in Maine’s aquaculture industry, RAS system basics, and system component effects of water quality parameters.
Day 3: Husbandry across life stages, basics of aquatic animal health, aquatic animal behavior and ethics of working with aquatic animals.
Day 4: Culturing live foods, aquatic animal nutrition, and feeding procedures.
Day 5: Field trip to Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR, Franklin ME) to learn basics of tagging and handling aquatic animals.
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If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Scarlett Tudor at mary.tudor@maine.edu or 207.581.4397 to discuss your needs.
All classes taught by UMaine Extension and MOFGA subject matter experts.
For complete information, including the course syllabus, visit the Boots-2-Bushels website.
For more information or to request an accommodation, contact Anne Devin at 207.991.2651 or anne.devin@maine.edu.
How does the calendar raffle work?
During the month of June, we will anonymously select one raffle ticket per day and the winner will receive the prize(s) listed for that day in the calendar. All raffle tickets drawn will be thrown back in, giving everyone multiple chances to win! The more raffle tickets you purchase, the greater the chance you’ll win at least one day.
How can I purchase raffle tickets?
You may purchase raffle tickets online using this registration page or mail in a completed 2021 Raffle Entry Form (PDF) along with a check.
For more information or questions, contact Mary Wicklund at Mary.Wicklund@maine.edu or 207-781-6099. Download and print a copy of the 2021 MGV Raffle Calendar (PDF)
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The course covers:
For more information visit the Cooperative Extension food safety website.
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This online course is designed to provide financial management education and to train maple business owners on financial skills they can immediately put to use for their operations. The course will feature four weekly sessions to discuss the cost of production and profitability of maple operations. Assignments will be based on the University of Vermont online maple business tools.
Course participants will set financial goals, complete a cost analysis, and develop a sales forecast specific to their operations. The course will also provide opportunities to discuss business planning factors with other maple producer participants and Extension business educators.
Instructors:
Mark Cannella: University of Vermont Extension Association Professor
Jason Lilley: UMaine Cooperative Extension Sustainable Agriculture
To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Rebecca Gray, UMaine Extension staff, at rebecca.gray@maine.edu or 207.781.6099 to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
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We hope you will make plans to join us!
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a new delivery method for Late Blight Information. A text message with the latest blight information from the hotline will be delivered directly to your cell phone. This is a one-year subscription from June 2021 to June 2022. Available in the US and Canada.
Cooperative Extension resources on potatoes.
If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program, please call Theresa Tilton at 207.942.7396 to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 5 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however all requests will be considered.
Compost and manure have many uses in the garden and landscape. In this webinar, you’ll learn what to look for when purchasing compost and manure, what the benefits and considerations are for using these products, how to use different kinds of manure, no-till practices, and at what rates to use these products. You’ll also learn about some applications to avoid or use with caution, and techniques for getting the most out of your compost and manure throughout your home landscape.
Moderator: Nate Bernitz, Home Horticulture Outreach Program Manager for UNH Extension
Instructor: Olivia Saunders is a Field Specialist in Fruit & Vegetable Production, in the UNH Cooperative Extension Food & Agriculture Program. Olivia is also the SARE Professional Development Program Coordinator at the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. She has been with UNH Extension since 2013 and in her role as SARE coordinator since 2017.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Pamela Hargest, UMaine Extension Horticulture Professional, at extension.gardening@maine.edu or 207.781.6099 to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
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Irrigation is essential for growing healthy annual vegetables, herbs, and flowers. In this webinar, we’ll learn about different ways to water your garden with a special focus on how to successfully install, maintain, and manage a drip irrigation system. Drip irrigation systems are a simple and effective way to help home gardeners better manage and conserve water. After viewing this webinar, you’ll have the information and resources you need to set up their own drip irrigation system at home.
Moderator: Marjorie Peronto, Extension Educator for UMaine Extension
Instructors:
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Pamela Hargest, UMaine Extension Horticulture Professional, at extension.gardening@maine.edu or 207.781.6099 to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
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Pollinators are a critical part of the natural ecosystem yet many studies show their numbers are in decline. Fortunately there are ways to attract and support pollinators in the garden and landscape. Join us to learn about native pollinators and their habitat needs, as well as tips for selecting plants, designing gardens with pollinators in mind, and maintaining established pollinator gardens.
Moderator: Lynne Holland, Community Education Assistant for UMaine Extension
Instructors:
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Pamela Hargest, UMaine Extension Horticulture Professional, at extension.gardening@maine.edu or 207.781.6099 to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
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Location: Cherryfield Foods land, “Bombing Range” field
Coordinates: 44°45’43.3″N 67°49’23.8″W
Worried you’ll get lost on the barrens? Meet us at 1:30 at the Sunrise Trail crossing on Tibbetstown Rd to follow us to the meeting.
Description: 1 PA Credit available
2:00-3:00 IPM Topics: Insects and Weeds
3:00-4:00 NRCS Topics: Irrigation, Mulch and Wind Breaks
If you are a person with a disability and need accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Mary Michaud at mary.j.michaud@maine.edu or 207.581.3175 or 1.800.287.1482 (in Maine) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
Location: Crystal Spring Farm, Brunswick ME
Coordinates: 43°53’14.8″N 69°59’10.8″W
Drive through the gate on Pleasant Hill Rd marked with a UMaine Extension sign. Drive into a wooded road, keep driving out into the blueberry field.
Description: 1 PA Credit available
3:00-4:00 IPM Topics: Organic Wild Blueberry Pest and Crop Management
4:00-5:00 NRCS Topics: Irrigation, Mulch and Wind Breaks
If you are a person with a disability and need accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Mary Michaud at mary.j.michaud@maine.edu or 207.581.3175 or 1.800.287.1482 (in Maine) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
Location: Blueberry Hill Farm, Jonesboro
Coordinates: 44°38’40.1″N 67°38’44.0″W
Description: 3 PA Credits available
Date: Thursday, July 8 OR Friday, July 9, 2021
Time: 9 am – Noon
If you are a person with a disability and need accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Mary Michaud at mary.j.michaud@maine.edu or 207.581.3175 or 1.800.287.1482 (in Maine) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
Location: 280 Rockland Street, Rockport
Coordinates: 44°10’12.5″N 69°07’31.1″W
Driveway is right across from C and R Merritt Transportation Inc. Drive all the way up new road/driveway to parking lot on left.
Description: Join Dr. Calderwood, grower Paul Sweetland, and BlueWave Solar for a tour and discussion.
Date: Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Time: 8:00-9:00 am
If you are a person with a disability and need accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Mary Michaud at mary.j.michaud@maine.edu or 207.581.3175 or 1.800.287.1482 (in Maine) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
Location: Nicolin Rd to Jordan Way, Ellsworth
Coordinates: 44°37’55.7″N 68°29’42.4″W
Description: 1 PA Credit available
3:00-4:00 IPM Topics: Disease, Weeds, and Gall Midge
4:00-5:00 NRCS Topics: Irrigation and Mulch
If you are a person with a disability and need accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Mary Michaud at mary.j.michaud@maine.edu or 207.581.3175 or 1.800.287.1482 (in Maine) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
Location: Staples Homestead, 302 Old County Rd, Stockton Springs
Coordinates: 44°31’11.9″N 68°53’05.1″W
Drive up the driveway past home on right, barn on left. Keep driving out farm road into hay field. Park at UMaine sign in hay field. Walk down hill to blueberry field.
Description: 1 PA Credit available
3:00-4:00 IPM Topics: Organic Wild Blueberry Pest and Crop Management
4:00-5:00 NRCS Topics: Irrigation and Mulch
If you are a person with a disability and need accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Mary Michaud at mary.j.michaud@maine.edu or 207.581.3175 or 1.800.287.1482 (in Maine) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
