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Train online for UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteers 2021

Fri, 12/18/2020 - 4:30pm Garlic. (Photo courtesy UMaine Extension) (Photo courtesy UMaine Extension) The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers program will begin accepting applications for the virtual 2021 training on Jan. 4. The program spans March 1–May 23, and resumes Sept. 7–Oct. 31. The UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteers program, designed to train volunteers in horticulture and food system-related community service, includes self-paced learning modules and live virtual sessions with horticultural experts. Topics include vegetable and fruit production, plants for the Maine landscape, soil health, composting, pesticide safety and food security. Participants will be expected to volunteer at least 40 hours to complete the certification in the first year. Volunteer opportunities and expectations will be adjusted based on public health safety guidelines. 

Drought conditions significantly improved statewide, task force closed

Drought conditions ‘significantly improved’ statewide, task force closed Thu, 12/17/2020 - 6:00pm AUGUSTA Maine’s Drought Task Force met virtually Thursday to discuss the drought conditions across the state. Since the Task Force met a month ago, drought conditions have significantly improved across the state. According to the latest Drought Monitor, five percent of the state remains in drought status. The National Weather Service reported large precipitation gains over the last month, noting most areas received normal or above normal precipitation amounts. While snowpack is currently below normal for mid-December in the headwaters region, they noted there is still a lot of winter to go.

UMaine Extension offers weed management, potato updates Dec 16 - UMaine News

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 find details on the event webpage. Participants can earn one pesticide recertification credit and one CCA credit. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact 207.554.4374 or stevenj@maine.edu. Share this:

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