EPISODE · May 21, 2025 · 44 MIN
Growing Knowledge: Education, Outreach, and the Future of Lifelong Learning with Dr. Hannah Carter
from Maine Farmcast · host University of Maine Cooperative Extension
On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Drs. Glenda Pereira and Colt Knight sit down with Dr. Hannah Carter, Associate Provost for Online and Continuing Education and Dean of University of Maine Cooperative Extension. During our conversation we discussed “what is Extension,” the Morrill Act of 1862, the role of Extension and key programs that UMaine Extension offers and how it supports local communities, and inspires future leaders in agriculture. Dr. Carter grew up in Aroostook County and has direct roots to Maine agriculture, growing up on a potato farm. It was a treat to spend time with Dr. Carter and get to interview her on the Maine Farmcast.Learn more about Hannah Carter:https://extension.umaine.edu/about/staff-directory/hannah-carter/ Learn more about UMaine Extension educational programs:https://umaine-extension.formtitan.com/ftproject/events/landing-pageIn 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).
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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Drs. Glenda Pereira and Colt Knight sit down with Dr. Hannah Carter, Associate Provost for Online and Continuing Education and Dean of University of Maine Cooperative Extension. During our conversation we discussed “what is Extension,” the Morrill Act of 1862, the role of Extension and key programs that UMaine Extension offers and how it supports local communities, and inspires future leaders in agriculture. Dr. Carter grew up in Aroostook County and has direct roots to Maine agriculture, growing up on a potato farm. It was a treat to spend time with Dr. Carter and get to interview her on the Maine Farmcast.Learn more about Hannah Carter:https://extension.umaine.edu/about/staff-directory/hannah-carter/ Learn more about UMaine Extension educational programs:https://umaine-extension.formtitan.com/ftproject/events/landing-pageIn 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).
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Growing Knowledge: Education, Outreach, and the Future of Lifelong Learning with Dr. Hannah Carter
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