A Variety of Ways to Experience Connections ? In Person!

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry?s (DACF) Agricultural Trades Show (ATS) is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with fellow attendees and presenters.

The ATS is the place to build business advising connections, attend presentations about emerging trends and topics, and network with Maine's agricultural and natural resource support people and organizations. Please save January 10-12, 2023, on your calendar! Event highlights are available now. Further details and opportunities will be shared with you as we lead up to the ATS.

Show dates and location

• Tuesday, January 10, 2023 - 9 AM to 5 PM
• Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - 9 AM to 6 PM
• Thursday, January 12, 2023 - 9 AM to 3 PM
• The Augusta Civic Center is located at?76 Community Drive,?Augusta, ME 04330

Where to get information, and what to expect

• There is no ticket or fee to attend the show - some conference sessions may require pre-registration, and/or a registration fee.?
• Visit the Maine Agricultural Trades Show Webpage for show news and info.
• View the digital map - To learn where certain topics of interest will be located during the show.
• Search the Participant Directory - There will be dozens of businesses and organizations at the ATS to help your farm at any stage, organizations to market your product, and funding resources. You can also receive coaching support from service providers. Check back often as participants update their profiles.
• View a tentative schedule of activities - There will be certification credits, food and farming updates, and plenty to learn and explore each day! Conference sessions happen on the first and second floors of the venue, and educational activities will happen on the main stage in the center of the auditorium.?
• Subscribe to show news?- Or update your current email subscription preferences.
• Check your local paper on Friday December 16, 2022, for Real Maine's publication, Winter in Maine Agriculture. You can read and save a printed show preview.
• Help spread the word about the show, please share MDACF social and news updates.
• Or, tell us if you'd like help reach farmers, food producers and other agricultural businesses by sharing non-digital info about useful news and events.

Visit the Listening Post During the Show!

The Listening Post is a can't-miss place to visit for helpful information during the show. Three great things are happening in this space, located near the lobby on the first floor of the venue.?

1. Locate important resources. Throughout the space you'll find contact lists and information to help your farm or food business.?
2. Meet and greets. Occur daily at 10 a.m., 12 p.m./noon, and 2 p.m. You're invited to sit down, enjoy light refreshments, and get to know the people helping support Maine farms, food and agricultural businesses.
3. Business advising appointments. You can reserve a time slot in advance or find a drop-in appointment. The list of times, topics, and participants will be updated as the show schedule develops, check the ATS webpage often to reserve your appointment before the show!

Sign up for Listening Post updates - including updated schedules for meet & greets and business advising appointments.