On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor and State Dairy Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a conversation with UMaine Extension professors and educators Jason Lilley and Caragh Fitzgerald about tractor safety.

Jason Lilley is an Assistant Extension Professor of Maine Sustainable Agriculture and Maple Industry Educator, whose focus is on improving the overall environmental and economic sustainability of commercial farm operations. Caragh Fitzgerald is an Associate Extension Professor of Agriculture working primarily in Kennebec and Oxford Counties in production of vegetables, corn silage, and other forages as well as season extension and soil health.

To learn more about UMaine farm safety programs:
https://extension.umaine.edu/agriculture/farm-safety/

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https://extension.umaine.edu/new-farmers/sign-up-for-email-notifications/

Learn more about Caragh and Jason:
https://extension.umaine.edu/about/staff-directory/caragh-fitzgerald/
https://extension.umaine.edu/about/staff-directory/jason-lilley/

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