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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 91괵죕 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, […]

Students engaging in different ways at 91괵죕

Why students are choosing 91괵죕: 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 91괵죕, 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 […]

�쁔he Maine Question�� explores the reality of �쁣orever 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 �쐄orever 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 91괵죕 student experience in �쁋ife of the Pines�� Season 2혻혻

Discover campus and coastal life at the 91괵죕 through �쏬ife in the Pines,�� where real students share their experiences studying, exploring nature and embracing community on both the Orono and Machias campuses. �쏬ife in the Pines,�� an unscripted video series sharing stories of students at the 91괵죕 and 91괵죕 […]

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) […]