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Seven MAFES faculty receive Wild Blueberry Advisory Committee’s 2026 research and extension awards

The Wild Blueberry Advisory Committee (WBAC) is a group of 7 industry representatives appointed by the Commission to set research, development, and Extension priorities and recommend funding allocations for the 91�� wild blueberry research and Extension projects. All WBAC award funding is derived from the wild blueberry tax. After hearing research and Extension faculty present their proposals in February, […]

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Why students are choosing 91��: Strong job outcomes drive decisions ahead of May 1

As the May 1 college decision deadline approaches, students are showing increased interest in academic programs with clear career pathways. At the University of Maine, that trend is evident across disciplines tied to growing sectors of the U.S. economy, including engineering, health care and biomedical sciences, business, natural resources and environmental sciences, agriculture and food […]

‘The Maine Question’ explores the reality of ‘forever chemicals’

A group of chemicals known as PFAS have become a growing concern for human health, agriculture and the environment. Because they resist breaking down, these “forever chemicals” can accumulate in soil, water and food systems and expose people to a range of adverse health conditions. From nonstick cookware and disposable tableware to everyday items like […]

MAFES is front and center in close-up look at the 91�� student experience in ‘Life of the Pines’ Season 2

Discover campus and coastal life at the University of Maine through “Life in the Pines,” where real students share their experiences studying, exploring nature and embracing community on both the Orono and Machias campuses. “Life in the Pines,” an unscripted video series sharing stories of students at the University of Maine and University of Maine […]

Forest soils of Maine in an environment of change

The underlying biogeochemical processes that support forest ecosystem function and, therefore, the ecosystem services they provide, are not adequately understood. This leads to uncertainties in the sustainability of ecosystem services (e.g., the sustainability of forests with increased use for biomass energy, the continued supply of high-quality freshwater from lakes and streams in a changing climate) […]

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