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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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June 18, 2024: Prevent and Manage Heat Stress in Your LivestockRachel White, Ph.D., Assistant Extension Professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, offers advice and tips to keep our furry and feathered friends cool during extreme heat cycles. Click to read more.
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