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  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM

Environmental Justice Grant Program Applications Open

Environmental Justice Grant Program Applications Open View as a webpage  /  Share The following Environmental Justice for New England news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Environmental Justice Grant Program Applications Open Community-based org…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Land Use Planning Commission Announces Rule Changes

Land Use Planning Commission Announces Rule Changes View as a webpage  /  Share Land Use Planning Commission For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 17. 2025 Media contact: Jim Britt Land Use Planning Commission Announces Rule Changes AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Agricultu…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM

 Maine State Parks Achieve Over Three Million Visitors in 2024 2025 + Campground Reservations Open in February

 Maine State Parks Achieve Over Three Million Visitors in 2024 2025 + Campground Reservations Open in February View as a webpage  /  Share Maine State Parks For Immediate Release January 16, 2025 Media Contact: Jim Britt Website: www.CampWithME.com  Maine State Parks…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM

Deadline reminder: Help Maine Advocate for Disaster Aid Funds

Deadline reminder: Help Maine Advocate for Disaster Aid Funds View as a webpage  /  Share Good afternoon, A reminder to complete the brief survey to help us advocate for Maine’s share of the $220 million in disaster relief funds allocated for New England. Your input …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Aurora Mills and Farm Honored with the DACF Commissioner's Distinguished Service Award

Aurora Mills and Farm Honored with the DACF Commissioner's Distinguished Service Award View as a webpage  /  Share FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2025 Media Contact: Jim Britt Aurora Mills and Farm Honored with the DACF Commissioner's Distinguished Service Award A…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Maine Farms for the Future RFA Open for Phase 1 & 2

Maine Farms for the Future RFA Open for Phase 1 & 2 View as a webpage  /  Share Agricultural Resource Development PUBLIC NOTICE ************************************************* State of MaineDepartment of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry2025 Maine Farms f…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Governor Mills Proclaims 2025 as the “Year of Youth in Agriculture” in Maine

Governor Mills Proclaims 2025 as the “Year of Youth in Agriculture” in Maine View as a webpage  /  Share FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2025 Media Contact: Jim Britt Governor Mills Proclaims 2025 as the “Year of Youth in Agriculture” in MaineStatewide Efforts Aim …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM

January 2025 Newsletter from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

January 2025 Newsletter from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands View as a webpage  /  Share Bureau of Parks and Lands January 2025 In this Issue: Director’s Note: Securing Lakeshore Access in Washington County We'd Like to Hear From You - Please Complete A Quick Ne…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM

Woods Wise Wire - January 9, 2025

Woods Wise Wire - January 9, 2025 View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service Tree Growth Tax Webinar  Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service  Date: January 10, 2025  Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM  Event Type: Workshop/Training  Interested in learning more about …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Your Input Needed: Help Maine Advocate for Disaster Aid Funds

Your Input Needed: Help Maine Advocate for Disaster Aid Funds View as a webpage  /  Share January 8, 2025 Good afternoon, We’re reaching out to businesses in Maine’s agriculture and forestry sectors with an important opportunity to help us advocate for disaster aid t…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM

Deadline Update: Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops deadline extended to Jan 10; Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops deadline is Jan 31

Deadline Update: Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops deadline extended to Jan 10; Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops deadline is Jan 31 View as a webpage  /  Share The following USDA Farm Service Agency news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a cour…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Woods Wise Wire - Special Release

Woods Wise Wire - Special Release View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service With Sadness, the Maine Forest Service Observes the Passing of Retired Forester Bob Locke The Maine Forest Service has recently been notified of the passing of Robert “Bob” Locke. Bob …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Grant Scams

Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Grant Scams View as a webpage  /  Share Protect Yourself from Grant Scams Maine Farmers and Producers, We are reaching out to make you aware of recent reports involving unsolicited text messages. These messages claim to offer a…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM

Dairy Improvement/Modernization Grant Application Open

Dairy Improvement/Modernization Grant Application Open View as a webpage  /  Share The following Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Dairy Improvement/Modernization Grant Application Open The applica…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 31, 2024 at 7:21 PM

Woods Wise Wire - December 31, 2024

Woods Wise Wire - December 31, 2024 View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service In this issue... Winter Tree Talk - Patten Tree Growth Tax Webinar FRA Forestry Forum Meeting Announcement - January 2, 2025 Winter Tree Talk - Patten Bureau / Program: Maine Fo…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 30, 2024 at 2:31 PM

DEADLINE Approaching: Marketing Assistance Applications Open For Specialty Crop Producers

DEADLINE Approaching: Marketing Assistance Applications Open For Specialty Crop Producers View as a webpage  /  Share The following USDA Farm Service Agency news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Reminder: Applications are closing on January 8, 20…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 20, 2024 at 8:25 PM

Browntail Moth Update #14: December 20, 2024

Browntail Moth Update #14: December 20, 2024 View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service Browntail Moth Update #14: December 20, 2024 Browntail caterpillars will remain in their winter webs for now... Why look for winter webs? How to effectively scout for bro…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 16, 2024 at 3:02 PM

USDA and Maine Award Nearly $1 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure

USDA and Maine Award Nearly $1 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure View as a webpage  /  Share The following U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service news is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 12, 2024 at 1:21 PM

Maine Produce Safety Improvement Grant

Maine Produce Safety Improvement Grant View as a webpage  /  Share The following Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Maine Produce Safety Improvement Grant Maine Produce Safety Improvement Grants (MPSIG) help…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 11, 2024 at 11:51 AM

Marketing Assistance Applications Open For Specialty Crop Producers

Marketing Assistance Applications Open For Specialty Crop Producers View as a webpage  /  Share The following USDA Farm Service Agency news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Marketing Assistance Applications Open For Specialty Crop Producers The …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 10, 2024 at 1:55 PM

Next Week: DACF Forest Health Update for Cities and Towns

Next Week: DACF Forest Health Update for Cities and Towns View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service DACF Forest Health Update for Cities and Towns Monday, December 16 from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Virtual Meeting on Teams The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conse…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 6, 2024 at 5:05 PM

December 2024 Newsletter from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

December 2024 Newsletter from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands View as a webpage  /  Share Bureau of Parks and Lands December 2024 In this Issue: Director's Note: Celebrating 2024’s Successes! Welcome Bill Beeaker to New Role as Recreation Specialist Important Ra…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 6, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Discover the Future of Agriculture at the 2025 Maine Agricultural Trades Show

Discover the Future of Agriculture at the 2025 Maine Agricultural Trades Show View as a webpage  /  Share Agricultural Resource Development Discover the Future of Agriculture at the 2025 Maine Agricultural Trades Show January 14–16, 2025 | Augusta Civic Center | Admi…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
November 26, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Land for Maine’s Future Program Calls for New Conservation and Recreation Proposals

Land for Maine’s Future Program Calls for New Conservation and Recreation Proposals View as a webpage  /  Share Land for Maine's Future Land for Maine’s Future Program Calls for New Conservation and Recreation Proposals Augusta - The Department of Agriculture, Conser…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
November 26, 2024 at 3:07 PM

Governor Mills Declares November 29, 2024, as "Maine Grown Christmas Tree Day" 

Governor Mills Declares November 29, 2024, as "Maine Grown Christmas Tree Day"  View as a webpage  /  Share Agricultural Resource Development Governor Mills Declares November 29, 2024, as "Maine Grown Christmas Tree Day"  Maine-grown Christmas Trees and Wreaths Gene…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
November 21, 2024 at 6:52 PM

Dairy On-Farm Storage & Handling Grant Deadline Nearing

Dairy On-Farm Storage & Handling Grant Deadline Nearing View as a webpage  /  Share The following Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Dairy On-Farm Storage & Handling Grant Deadline Nearing T…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
November 19, 2024 at 2:08 PM

Send Holiday Cheer, Not Pests: Follow Out-Of-State Plant Health Regulations

Send Holiday Cheer, Not Pests: Follow Out-Of-State Plant Health Regulations Save time and money by sending healthy plant material and knowing shipping and labeling requirements. View as a webpage  /  Share Plant Health For Immediate Release November 19, 2024 …
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November 15, 2024 at 2:08 PM

Upcoming DACF Events and Announcements

Upcoming DACF Events and Announcements View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service Summary of Maine's Forest & Shade Tree Insect & Disease Conditions in 2023 is Now Available This Annual Summary Report of Maine's Forest & Shade Tree Insect & Dise…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
November 7, 2024 at 6:29 PM

November 07, 2024 - Woods Wise Wire

November 07, 2024 - Woods Wise Wire View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service In this issue... Maine Forest Service Mourns the Passing of Bob Leso Fall Tree ID - Lyman Fireside Forestry Managing Woodlands for Wildlife Maine Forest Service Mourns the Pas…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
November 7, 2024 at 3:44 PM

Dairy Grant: On-Farm Milk Storage & Handling

Dairy Grant: On-Farm Milk Storage & Handling View as a webpage  /  Share The following Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Dairy Grant: On-Farm Milk Storage & Handling NE-DBIC On-Farm Milk Sto…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 3:46 PM

November 2024 Newsletter from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

November 2024 Newsletter from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands View as a webpage  /  Share Bureau of Parks and Lands November 2024 In this Issue: Director's Note: We Love Local Parks! Welcome Matthew Foster Maine ATV Trail Inspection Program Finds Success in Enha…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Maine ATV Trail Inspection Program Finds Success in Enhancing Trail Safety, Sustainability, and Landowner Relations

Maine ATV Trail Inspection Program Finds Success in Enhancing Trail Safety, Sustainability, and Landowner Relations View as a webpage  /  Share ATV Program Editor’s Note: Trail photos are included below for your convenience. For Immediate ReleaseOctober 31, 2024 Mai…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 3:29 PM

Woods Wise Wire - October 29, 2024

Woods Wise Wire - October 29, 2024 View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service In this issue: 2021 Wood processor Report available Stream Smart Phase I Training - Holden David Moskovitz and Bambi Jones receive New England Leopold Conservation Award 2021 Wood …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 28, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Courtesy news: Dairy On-Farm Storage & Handling Grant Open To Apply

Courtesy news: Dairy On-Farm Storage & Handling Grant Open To Apply View as a webpage  /  Share The following Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Dairy On-Farm Storage & Handling Grant Open To …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 28, 2024 at 3:48 PM

Hunting with Heart: Maine Hunters Deliver Thousands of Meals through Game Meat Donations

Hunting with Heart: Maine Hunters Deliver Thousands of Meals through Game Meat Donations A single deer can provide meals for up to 200 people, underscoring the significant impact each donation has on local communities. View as a webpage  /  Share Agricultural Res…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 28, 2024 at 3:26 PM

Courtesy news: New England Food Vision Prize Awards More Than $1.2 Million to Support Local Foods in Local Schools

Courtesy news: New England Food Vision Prize Awards More Than $1.2 Million to Support Local Foods in Local Schools $393,000 awarded to two Maine-based projects View as a webpage  /  Share The following New England Food Vision news item is being sent to DACF subscr…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 28, 2024 at 2:24 PM

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands Hosts National Conference Celebrating 60 Years of the Land and Water Conservation Fund

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands Hosts National Conference Celebrating 60 Years of the Land and Water Conservation Fund View as a webpage  /  Share Bureau of Parks and Lands For Immediate ReleaseOctober 28, 2024 Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands Hosts National Conferenc…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 23, 2024 at 3:53 PM

Maine Forest Service Proposes Rulemaking for Timber Harvesting Standards in Unorganized and Deorganized Areas: Public Comment Period: October 18, 2024 – November 23, 2024

Maine Forest Service Proposes Rulemaking for Timber Harvesting Standards in Unorganized and Deorganized Areas: Public Comment Period: October 18, 2024 – November 23, 2024 View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service For Immediate ReleaseOctober 23, 2024 Maine For…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 23, 2024 at 10:42 AM

Woods Wise Wire - October 23, 2024

Woods Wise Wire - October 23, 2024 View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service In this issue: Proposed Rulemaking for Chapter 27: Standards for Timber Harvesting and Timber Harvesting Related Activities Within Unorganized and Deorganized Areas of The State Main…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 22, 2024 at 6:31 PM

Maine Celebrates Forest Products Week: Honoring the Contributions and Innovation of Maine’s Forest Industry

Maine Celebrates Forest Products Week: Honoring the Contributions and Innovation of Maine’s Forest Industry View as a webpage  /  Share For Immediate Release October 22, 2024 Media contact: Jim Britt Maine Celebrates Forest Products Week: Honoring the Contributions a…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 16, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Maine Geological Survey Updates Maine Beach Mapping Viewer with 2024 Data

Maine Geological Survey Updates Maine Beach Mapping Viewer with 2024 Data View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Geological Survey FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2024 Maine Geological Survey Updates Maine Beach Mapping Viewer with 2024 Data AUGUSTA – The Department of …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 16, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Maine Foliage Weekly Report - October 16, 2024

Maine Foliage Weekly Report - October 16, 2024 View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Foliage Weekly Report October 16, 2024 Maine’s Final 2024 Fall Foliage Report: Peak Colors Near the Coast as Season Nears its End (AUGUSTA, Maine) — The Department of Agriculture, Co…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 15, 2024 at 6:01 PM

PFAS Fund Advisory Committee Seeks Public Input on Next Steps

PFAS Fund Advisory Committee Seeks Public Input on Next Steps View as a webpage  /  Share Fund to Address PFAS Contamination For Immediate ReleaseOctober 15, 2024 PFAS Fund Advisory Committee Seeks Public Input on Next Steps Augusta, ME—The Maine Department of Agricu…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 11, 2024 at 4:33 PM

Woods Wise Wire - October 11, 2024

Woods Wise Wire - October 11, 2024 View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service In this issue... Forest Pest & Vegetation Management Forest Tent Caterpillar in Sugarbush Virtual Workshop on Climate Change and Winter Timber Harvest in NE Forests Maine TREE…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 10, 2024 at 7:39 PM

THE AUSTIN WILKINS FOREST STEWARDSHIP AWARD TO BE PRESENTED AT THE BLAINE HOUSE

THE AUSTIN WILKINS FOREST STEWARDSHIP AWARD TO BE PRESENTED AT THE BLAINE HOUSE View as a webpage  /  Share The following Maine Timber Research & Environmental Education Foundation news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. For Immediate ReleaseOc…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 9, 2024 at 6:18 PM

Forest & Shade Tree – Insect & Disease Conditions for Maine October 9, 2024

Forest & Shade Tree – Insect & Disease Conditions for Maine October 9, 2024 View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service Forest & Shade Tree – Insect & Disease Conditions for Maine October 9, 2024 In this Edition: Insects Diseases and Environme…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 9, 2024 at 5:07 PM

Maine Foliage Weekly Report - October 9, 2024

Maine Foliage Weekly Report - October 9, 2024 View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Foliage Weekly Report October 9, 2024 The Colors of Autumn are Appearing Throughout Maine for the Long Holiday Weekend (AUGUSTA, Maine) — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation &…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 8, 2024 at 1:02 PM

DACF Commissioner Amanda Beal Joins White House Event on Shaping the Future of Agriculture and Rural America

DACF Commissioner Amanda Beal Joins White House Event on Shaping the Future of Agriculture and Rural America View as a webpage  /  Share For Immediate ReleaseOctober 8, 2024 DACF Commissioner Amanda Beal Joins White House Event on Shaping the Future of Agriculture an…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 2, 2024 at 5:29 PM

Maine Foliage Weekly Report - October 2, 2024

Maine Foliage Weekly Report - October 2, 2024 View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Foliage Weekly Report October 2, 2024 Peak Conditions Occurring in Northern Maine (AUGUSTA, Maine) — The fourth 2024 Fall Foliage Report from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Cons…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 1, 2024 at 5:26 PM

Woods Wise Wire - October 1, 2024

Woods Wise Wire - October 1, 2024 View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service In this issue... Maine Forest Service at Fryeburg Fair FRA – Forestry Forum Meeting Beech management and control in the context of beech leaf disease Sustaining Ash Partners Network …