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 […]
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 […]
Agricultural Water Management Board Virtual Meeting – Wednesday, March 10, 2021 In accordance with Governor Mills’ Executive Order No. 49, An Order to Stay Safer at Home, the Agricultural Water Management Board will hold its first meeting using an online platform called Microsoft Teams. The Teams software will allow members of the public to […]
Job Opening for Pesticide Inspector Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 02/10/2021 01:11 PM EST Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. BPC News Job Vacancy Opening for Environmental Specialist II (Pesticide Inspector) The Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, Maine Board of Pesticides Control, […]
Free Webinar! Dispelling Misinformation about the COVID19 Vaccine: What Agricultural Producers Need to Know Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 01/28/2021 10:29 AM EST Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The following news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Free […]
Opportunity for Pesticide Credits January 19-21 Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 01/13/2021 02:42 PM EST Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Certification Training Pesticide Applicator Recertification Trainings January 19-21 Several virtual courses cosponsored by the Board of Pesticides Control and the University of […]
December 23, 2020 View as Webpage In This Issue Co-Presidents’ Message Legislative Update MEFB Committee Updates AFBF Update Give the Gift of Membership Co-Presidents’ Message Merry Christmas from Co-Presidents Hammond and Harker! You know winter is here when we start plowing snow…..and when the legislature convenes! What […]
Reminder: Apply to the DACF CARES Act E-Commerce Reimbursement Program (CFDA# 21.019) Today! The program is open to Maine farm businesses that have incurred unanticipated expenses directly related to e-commerce infrastructure purchases or subscriptions between March 1 and December 18, 2020. This is a reimbursement program (up to $5,000 per applicant) covering costs including […]
Merry Christmas everyone, here is the link to the brand new video created by Matt Quinn for AGCOM and MCTA. This video is to be presented to the legislators to promote the importance of the Christmas Tree industry in Maine. Matt Quinn an MCTA farm member in Cornville, Me. does a video series for his […]