Glenda and Colt sit down with Patricia Henderson, farm superintendent of the J.F. Witter Center at the University of Maine. Henderson shares her journey from growing up on a diversified livestock farm in Aroostook County to becoming a UMaine alumn and helping develop the university’s robotic milking facility. The conversation highlights student learning, faculty research and livestock programs, along with a spirited and surprisingly passionate debate about the best chocolate milk.

• Learn about the UMaine J. Franklin Witter Teaching & Research Center
  https://umaine.edu/wittercenter/
• Video of new Dairy Barn at the J. F. Witter Center
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kElRe70mNkg

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis 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, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

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 Maddy Philbrick, a UMaine graduate who is now attending veterinary school. This is a two-part series in which Maddy discusses her journey in applying to and getting accepted to veterinary school. During this second episode, Maddy discusses choosing your school and doing research, interviewing for vet school, paying for vet school, and other tips and tricks.

• The Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS)
  https://vmcas.cas.myliaison.com/applicant-ux/#/login
• Resources for UMaine Animal and Veterinary Science students
  • UMaine Health Professions Planning Guide (PDF)
    https://umaine.edu/healthcareers/wp-content/uploads/sites/97/2017/02/Health-Professions-Guide.pdf
  • UMaine Foundation Charles E. Gilbert Loan Program
    https://umainefoundation.org/types-of-gifts/charles-e-gilbert-loan-program/

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis 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, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, assistant Extension professor and state dairy specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, talks with Maddy Philbrick, a UMaine graduate who is now attending veterinary school. This two-part series follows Philbrick’s journey through the veterinary school application and acceptance process. In part one, she discusses application timelines, letters of recommendation, and crafting a personal statement. Tune in next week for part two.

• The Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS)
  https://vmcas.cas.myliaison.com/applicant-ux/#/login
• Resources for UMaine Animal and Veterinary Science students
  https://go.umaine.edu/find-a-major/animal-and-veterinary-sciences/
  https://umaine.edu/career/

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis 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, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.