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January 2021
2021 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration (virtual)
This year's event will feature a panel of UMaine alumni, students, and friends who will address the topic of "Being Black in Maine: Lived Experience and the Prospect for Change." Co-hosted by the Greater Bangor Area Branch NAACP and the University of Maine Alumni Association. The event will also include a special announcement about the establishment of a new civil rights speakers series. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube.
Find out more »BPC Update — PAT — 2021 ATS (online)
UMaine Extension is pleased to host pesticide applicator recertification training sessions with the Maine Board of Pesticides Control as part of the 2021 Agricultural Trades Show. Join John Pietroski, Manager of Pesticide Programs, for the BPC Update. Attending this webinar earns 1 recertification credit. Register here.
Find out more »Making Money Moves: A Decision-Making Workshop for Farmers (online)
The 2020 season was an unpredictable and disruptive one. As a result, many growers are considering big transitions to their business models. This discussion-based series is designed to help established farmers think through those big decisions. This event takes place over three consecutive Tuesdays, starting Jan 12 and ending Jan. 26. Click here to register. Sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
Find out more »Can Crop Rotation be a Sustainable Pest and Disease Management? — PAT — 2021 ATS (webinar)
UMaine Extension is pleased to host pesticide applicator recertification training sessions with the Maine Board of Pesticides Control as part of the 2021 Agricultural Trades Show. Join Dr. Bee Chim for “Can Crop Rotation be a Sustainable Pest and Disease Management?” Attending this webinar earns 1 recertification credit. Click here to register. Sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
Find out more »Grants 101: Seeking, Analyzing, and Writing Basics (online)
Fogler Library and the Office of Research Development sponsor workshops throughout the academic year. At the Grants 101 workshop, participants will: search for grants in PIVOT analyze an agency's Request for Proposals learn grant writing basics Upcoming workshop dates: Tuesday, Oct. 13th, 2020, 10–11:30 a.m. via Zoom. RSVP here. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, 10–11:30 a.m. via Zoom. RSVP here.
Find out more »Potato Diseases: Understanding Them and Their Control — Pesticide Applicator Recertification Training — 2021 Maine Agricultural Trades Show (webinar)
UMaine Extension is pleased to host pesticide applicator recertification training sessions with the Maine Board of Pesticides Control as part of the 2021 Agricultural Trades Show. Join Dr. Steven Johnson for “Potato Diseases: Understanding Them and Their Control.” Attending this webinar earns 1 recertification credit. Click here to register. Sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
Find out more »2020 The Year of the Disinfectant: Risks Associated with Disinfecting for COVID-19 — PAT — 2021 ATS (online)
UMaine Extension is pleased to host pesticide applicator recertification training sessions with the Maine Board of Pesticides Control as part of the 2021 Agricultural Trades Show. Join BPC Toxicologist Pamela Bryer for “2020 The Year of the Disinfectant: Risks Associated with Disinfecting for COVID-19.” Attending this webinar earns 1 recertification credit. Register here.
Find out more »Bt Corn Update — PAT — 2021 ATS (webinar)
UMaine Extension is pleased to host pesticide applicator recertification training sessions with the Maine Board of Pesticides Control as part of the 2021 Agricultural Trades Show. Join Dr. John Jemison for the annual Bt Corn Update. Attending this webinar earns 1 recertification credit. Click here to register. Sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
Find out more »4-H Passport Around the World Virtual SPIN Club (online)
Join Maine 4-H and Greenheart Exchange as we travel around the world virtually, and meet other teens from across the globe. Meetings will include a brief presentation from a Greenheart Exchange student, an activity and Q&A. Open to all youth 12–18. A minimal supply list will be provided. Meetings will be held on Tuesdays from 4–5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30–10:30 a.m. Schedule (subject to change: check back for the most up-to-date information) Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 4 p.m. —…
Find out more »Ag. Container Rinsing and Recycling — PAT — 2021 ATS (online)
UMaine Extension is pleased to host pesticide applicator recertification training sessions with the Maine Board of Pesticides Control as part of the 2021 Agricultural Trades Show. Join Mark Hudson, Executive Director of the Ag Container Recycling Council, for “Ag. Container Rinsing and Recycling.” Attending this webinar earns 1 recertification credit. Register here.
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