BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//U海角社区 Calendar - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:/calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for U海角社区 Calendar REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251202 DTSTAMP:20260630T113259 CREATED:20250709T190513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T190513Z UID:10002364-1764547200-1764633599@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Classes resume DESCRIPTION:Click聽here to view the full 2025鈥26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/classes-resume-7/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T160000 DTSTAMP:20260630T113259 CREATED:20250807T190512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T190512Z UID:10002867-1764601200-1764604800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Empowering 海角社区鈥檚 Livestock Farms Via Sustainable Reproductive Practices DESCRIPTION:The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall\, U海角社区\, Orono. \n\nVirtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information\n\nSpeakers: Colt Knight and Glenda Pereira\, University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension\nArtificial insemination (AI) allows farmers to improve livestock genetics\, enhancing feed efficiency\, growth\, reproduction\, and overall health. It also eliminates the need to keep a bull or boar on-site\, reducing costs\, safety risks\, and the farm鈥檚 carbon footprint. Over the course of a year\, artificial insemination workshops will be held across the state of 海角社区\, combining classroom instruction with hands-on practice\, and tailored separately for farmers and youth. The presentation will highlight the creation and partnerships established to conduct these workshops\, as well as feedback from program participants and future plans. \nDr. Colt Knight grew up in a coal mining family in West Virginia and earned his B.S.\, M.S.\, and Ph.D. in Animal Science. Since 2017\, he has worked as an associate professor for U海角社区鈥檚 Cooperative Extension team where he serves as the State Livestock Specialist. Knight teaches Introduction to Animal Science (AVS 145) and runs the 海角社区 Grazing Behavior Lab. The core focus of the Grazing Behavior Lab revolves around designing and manufacturing livestock tracking collars\, engaging in applied grazing behavior research\, and assisting other researchers with technology to interpret animal behavior. \nAs the dairy specialist at the University of 海角社区\, as well as an assistant professor at the University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension and School of Food and Agriculture\, Dr. Glenda Pereira conducts applied research and develops educational programs for dairy farmers in the state. Current projects include working with farmers in 海角社区 utilizing precision dairy technologies\, learning about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)\, and working on educational events with the University of New Hampshire and University of Vermont. She also teaches an introductory course on animal genetics and selection. She has a PhD. in animal science from the University of Minnesota. URL:/calendar/event/talk-empowering-maines-livestock-farms-via-sustainable-reproductive-practices-2/ LOCATION:Norman Smith Hall\, University of 海角社区\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Norman Smith Hall University of 海角社区 Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=University of 海角社区:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T190000 DTSTAMP:20260630T113259 CREATED:20250925T190400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T190400Z UID:10003851-1764612000-1764615600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey DESCRIPTION:鈥淪tart Your 4-H Volunteer Journey鈥 will provide participants with information about the U海角社区 Extension 4-H program\, including key aspects of positive youth development and opportunities to help youth as a volunteer. The one-hour virtual sessions will also outline the application process for anyone interested in getting involved. \n4-H is a positive youth development program that empowers youth to 鈥渇ind their spark鈥 and thrive. Volunteers play key roles in these experiences\, making a difference by helping youth explore and discover the skills they need to lead successful and fulfilling lives. Adults interested in starting a 4-H club\, sharing expertise and passion through shorter programs that last a few hours or a few weeks\, or assisting with local county 4-H events are encouraged to attend. \nThe informational sessions are free; registration is required on聽the program webpage. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Jennifer Lobley at聽jennifer.lobley@maine.edu聽or 207.255.3345. 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