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PARTNERSHIP ...
UMaine partners with UNH, UVM on rural youth STEM education
In the next two years, project will serve 1,500 youth from across rural parts of northern New England
FUNDING AVAILABLE ...
Maple syrup, blueberry producers to get help from USDA
USDA is providing more than $500,000 to boost the specialty crop industry in Maine
AWARDS PRESENTED ...
The Big E recognizes 2020 FFA Regional Star Winners
The Eastern Regional FFA Star Awards event went virtual to recognize young agriculturalists
RESOURCES AND ADVICE ...
UMaine Extension offers resources to producers during hay shortage
Do not wait until winter to source forage in the midst of a shortage
POTATO IMPORTS ...
U.S. potato imports surge during July to Sept. 2020
Increase in fresh potato imports appears mainly for the retail market on the east coast
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80th Annual Maine Agricultural Trade Show plans & dates announced
The five-day all-online ATS will feature a mixture of live- and pre-recorded presentations and forums
UPCOMING TRAINING ...
Farmer & gardener boot camp for veterans, disabled farmers
"Boots-2-Bushels: Boot Camp for Market Gardeners and Farmers" will begin in January
UPCOMING WEBINAR ...
UMaine, MOFGA host fruit tree experts panel discussion
Webinar for aspiring or current hobby orchardists and commercial growers to be held Dec. 2nd
NOW OPEN ...