MCTA News

Commercial agriculture tax exemption cards

Hello Farmers! Many of you contacted our office because you have not yet received your Commercial Agriculture Sales Tax Exemption card. I am glad you reached out to let me know this was an issue for so many of you. I have been in touch with the Maine Revenue Service and have been assured that they […]


Forest & Shade Tree conditions report july

Insect & Disease Conditions Update June 26, 2018 A printer-friendly version of this report will be available on-line from the Conditions Report Index soon. Emerald Ash Borer in Maine Caterpillars Cause Concern Diseases and Injuries This is a busy season for our division. Detection of emerald ash borer in the Madawaska/Frenchville area of Aroostook County and recent retirements will present short-term […]


Farm bill progress

**BREAKING NEWS***  The Farm Bill just passed the House, leaving only the Senate to act on its version of this critical piece of legislation. The Senate version of the Farm Bill is likely to come up on the Senate floor next week and your help is urgently needed to make sure it gets enough votes […]


Farm Bill notes

Information provided by Congresswoman Pingree’s office. THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS THE BILL MOVES FORWARD! For more information, contact Emily Horton (207) 774-5019 Emily.Horton@mail.house.gov Local and Regional Food Systems & Rural Development Read more here Glad to see: Increase in mandatory funding for Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentives Program: provides $275 million over 5 years, […]


Agriculture Grants

Agricultural Development Grants Announced Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 04/12/2018 10:55 AM EDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. For Immediate Release April 12, 2018 Contact: Jessica Nixon, (207) 287-3494                John Bott, (207) 287-3156 Agricultural Development Grants […]


MAINE DEPT. OF AG, TOOLS FOR YOUR FARM TOOL BOX

April Newsletter from the Ag Resources Team: what tools are in your toolbox? Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 04/06/2018 03:29 PM EDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. April: It’s here. Are you ready? Getting Ready, Stay Ready: Tools in the toolbox get real. […]


Agricultural Labor Field Day 2018 – Invitation to Agricultural Employers

AGRICULTURAL LABOR FIELD DAY 2018 THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018 – 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM KVCC’S ALFOND RECREATIONAL CENTER, HINCKLEY CAMPUS, HINCKLEY, MAINE   Register now to exhibit at the Agricultural Labor Field Day 2018! Complete this registration form and return it along with a description of each position available by April 12, 2018 to: […]


Agricultural Labor Field Day

STATE OF MAINE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 28 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0028 You are invited to the Agricultural Labor Field Day, Thursday, May 3rd, 2018, from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM at KVCC’s Alfond Recreational Center located on the Hinckley Campus. This event is a collaboration between the […]


National Christmas Tree news

March 2018 – The Latest News and Information from the National Christmas Tree Association Congress Passes Massive Omnibus Spending Bill By Craig Regelbrugge Congress hastily passed a $1.3 trillion mandatory spending bill with hours to spare early Friday morning, March 23, moving the omnibus spending bill through the House and Senate in a little over […]


2018 Specialty Block Grant Requests

2018 Specialty Crop Block Grant Request For Applications Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 03/28/2018 07:40 AM EDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Specialty Crop Producers 2018 Specialty Crop Block Grant Request For Applications The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) has […]