What is University of
Maine Cooperative Extension?
UMaine Extension is your doorway to
University of Maine expertise. We put university research to work—in
homes, businesses, farms, and communities—in every corner of Maine.
We are part of the
nationwide Cooperative
Extension System, which works through the
land-grant universities in
each U.S. state. Maine's land-grant university is in Orono at The
University of Maine. In addition to our state offices in Orono, we have
a network of county-based offices staffed by experts who provide
practical, locally based solutions for farmers, small business owners,
kids, parents, consumers, and others.
We receive federal support through USDA-CSREES,
state support through the University of Maine, and local support through
Maine county governments
To make sure our work meets local needs,
we periodically invite Maine residents to tell us what they care most
about, and then we update our efforts accordingly.
During our most recent needs assessment,
Maine people asked us to focus on helping families, businesses,
agricultural enterprises, and communities address current issues in a
way that ensures a viable future for their children and grandchildren.
Therefore our Five Goals for Maine
for the next five years emphasize sustainability—of families, of
resources, and of communities:
Goal 1: Enhance the economic
and environmental sustainability of Maine agriculture and
aquaculture.
Goal 2: Increase the economic
and social viability and sustainability of Maine communities.
Goal 3: Enhance the safety,
sustainability, and dependability of Maine’s food supply.
Goal 4: Improve the lives of
Maine citizens through positive human development, healthy
lifestyles and nutrition, and lifelong wellness.
Goal 5: Protect and enhance
Maine’s natural resources and environment through sustainable
stewardship.
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