University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a weekly series of five livestock nutrition webinars from noon–1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays from Jan. 13 to Feb. 10. Topics include basic nutrition and feeding needs of small ruminants, beef cattle, pigs and poultry, as well as processing expectations. UMaine Extension assistant professor and livestock specialist Colt Knight […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering separate online beekeeping classes for beginner and experienced beekeepers starting Jan. 14 and Feb. 25. The five-session beginning class, for beekeepers with less than one year’s experience, meets from 6–7:30 p.m. Jan 14–Feb. 11. With a focus on the basics of honeybee biology and beekeeping, the class can […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer agricultural industry updates on weed management and potato storage 7–8 p.m. Dec. 16. Weed management will be discussed by UMaine Extension professor John Jemison, followed by potato storage management by Extension crops specialist Steve Johnson. The cost is $5; registration is required to receive the link. Register and […]
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Dates to Remember Tuesdays in December: 4-H Tuesday Trivia Thursdays– Virtual Teen Science Cafes Dec. 5: Kick-Off Meeting for 4-H Aquarium Club Dec. 11: Application Deadline for Virtual National Youth Agri-Science and Healthy Living Summits Dec. 25: Office Closed- Christmas Dec. 31: Final Deadline for Reenrollment Paperwork Dec. 31: Deadline for Volunteers to Complete Background Check […]
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Wreath-making is a traditional skill in Maine, one that can help generate income during what can be a time of slower cash flow for farmers. University of Maine Cooperative Extension has a variety of publications developed for wreath, garland and centerpiece makers. The bulletins include: “Balsam Fir Tip Harvesting,” which provides information on identification, harvesting […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a new statewide birding club for youth ages 9–18, with online monthly meetings to be scheduled December through April. The “4-H Bird Chats” club is for youth interested in citizen science, learning more about birds and sharing observations with others. Participants will learn how to contribute data […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar about preparing edible holiday gifts from 2–3 p.m. Dec. 8. Topics include cost-effective ways to make edible holiday gifts, food safety tips to consider, and Maine foods to use in soup and baking mixes and preserved products. UMaine Extension staff will demonstrate recipes in an interactive […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two opportunities for livestock owners to get updates on forage resources and crop insurance starting at 10 a.m and again at 6 p.m. Dec. 9. “Got Livestock, Need Hay?” features UMaine Extension professor Rick Kersbergen sharing information for livestock owners on assessing how much feed is needed […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association will offer a webinar about selecting suitable seeds for Maine vegetable gardens from noon–1 p.m. Dec. 16. “Planning Your Vegetable Garden: Selecting the Right Seeds” includes variety selection, disease resistance, quantities to order and more. MOFGA crop and conservation specialist Caleb Goossen […]
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Many livestock and equine owners in Maine purchase all of their hay and forage needs for winter. While this year’s growing season started out well, forage growth was reduced due to low rainfall in most of the state, especially for second and third hay cuttings. According to University of Maine Cooperative Extension professor Rick Kersbergen, […]
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