MCTA News

Pesticide board update

Maine Board of Pesticides Control Meeting Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 08/26/2021 10:29 AM EDT View as a webpage  /  Share Board of Pesticides Control Board of Pesticides Control Meeting August 27, 2021 Original Agenda Agenda and Associated Documents The BPC meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams and […]


New Pesticide board updates

2021/2022 Changes to Maine Pesticide Laws Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 08/13/2021 11:10 AM EDT View as a webpage  /  Share Board of Pesticides Control 2021/2022 Changes to Maine Pesticide Laws  The Board of Pesticides Control (BPC) wants you to be in the know. A number of pesticide bills heard during the last session of […]


PESTCIDE NEWS

2021/2022 Changes to Maine Pesticide Laws Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 08/04/2021 01:48 PM EDT View as a webpage  /  Share Board of Pesticides Control 2021/2022 Changes to Maine Pesticide Laws  The Board of Pesticides Control (BPC) wants you to be in the know. A number of pesticide bills heard during the last session of […]


Help protect AG overtime exemption

  On Tue, May 25, 2021 at 5:57 PM Maine Farm Bureau <julie@mainefarmbureau.com> wrote:   URGENT LEGISLATIVE NOTICE     !ACTION ALERT!   LD 1022 will REMOVE Maine Agriculture’s EXEMPTION FROM OVERTIME PAY and MINIMUM WAGE     WEDNESDAY, MAY 26th at 12:00 NOON REGISTER HERE (you must register in advance to be sent the […]


EPA Extends respiratory protection flex abilities for agricultural pesticide handlers

View as a webpage  /  Share Board of Pesticides Control EPA Extends Respiratory Protection Flexabilities for Agricultural Pesticide Handlers During COVID-19 In June 2020, EPA issued temporary guidance regarding respiratory protection requirements for agricultural pesticide handlers that offers flexibility during the COVID-19 public health emergency.   Due to the continued concerns regarding personal protective equipment shortages in the […]


Pesticide points, opportunities

Register for Spring Structural Recertification Meetings View as a webpage  /  Share Board of Pesticides Control Structural Pest Management Recertification Meetings The following programs are being offered through a combined effort of UMaine Cooperative Extension and the Board of Pesticides Control. Each of the following programs are worth two pesticide recertification credits. Pre-registration and participation in […]


INFRASTRUCTURE SURVEY NEEDED

  The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry; Marine Resources; and Economic and Community Development has put together a survey that will help identify the best way to support your industry should state or federal funding become available. Please take a moment to follow the link below for more information regarding the survey and […]


DACF requests public input on EAB Quarantine

DACF requests public comments: Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine Public Hearing March 16 Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 03/12/2021 02:51 PM EST Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.   Horticulture Chapter 275 – Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine Public Hearing Division / Program: Animal and Plant Health […]


Agriculture Education for High School students

  Greetings!   With the shrinking number of formal agricultural programs being offered to high school youth, students who have a desire to learn about agriculture and what it means to them are lacking opportunities to explore their interests. How can we ensure that youth who are considering a future in agriculture have the opportunity […]


Attention Home Aquarium owners

Invasive Species Alert, Our Maine Waters Are Threatened Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 03/09/2021 01:53 PM EST Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The following Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Attention […]