In this lively and informative episode of the Maine Farmcast, host Dr. Colt Knight sits down with his colleague and friend Mari Glatter, an instructional designer with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Mari shares her behind-the-scenes role in turning expert knowledge into engaging, accessible online learning experiences for the public. The two discuss the growing library of micro-credential courses covering everything from pollinator gardening and business planning to aquaculture and food safety. They explore the power of digital education in reaching new audiences, like aspiring backyard chicken keepers, and the importance of fun, accessible content rooted in solid learning theory. Sprinkled with laughs, music, barbecue stories, and even a pig joke, this episode is a celebration of collaboration, creativity, and the future of agricultural education in Maine.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor and State Dairy Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a conversation with John Porter, Extension professor emeritus at the University of New Hampshire. John has been an extension professor for over 52 years and has a wealth of knowledge in dairy topics, especially in on farm construction. During this conversation we discuss things to consider when transitioning from a tie stall barn into a free stall barn. John is also an independent dairy consultant.

• Contact John Porter at john.porter@unh.edu

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor and State Dairy Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a conversation with Dr. Lily Calderwood, UMaine Extension Wild Blueberry Specialist and Associate Professor of Horticulture. During this conversation we talk about the history of wild blueberries in Maine, Lily’s research and how to grow and tend your own wild blueberries at home.

• Growing Wild Blueberries at Home
  https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/2073e/
• Learn more about Dr. Lily Calderwood:
  https://extension.umaine.edu/blueberries/
• Contact Dr. Calderwood: lily.calderwood@maine.edu

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).