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  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 2, 2024 at 5:34 PM

Woods Wise Wire - January 2, 2024

Woods Wise Wire - January 2, 2024 View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service In this issue: FRA Forestry Forum Meeting Announcement - Brewer Maine Agricultural Trades Show - Augusta FRA Forestry Forum Meeting Announcement - Brewer DATE:??????????? Thursday,…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 2, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Important Consumer Notice: Licensing Requirements for Arborists in Maine

Important Consumer Notice: Licensing Requirements for Arborists in Maine View as a webpage? /? Share Horticulture Program For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 2, 2024 Licensing Requirements for Arborists in Maine Augusta ? Following the recent storm that wreaked havoc on tre…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 7:50 PM

Help Track Forest Pests in the Home Stretch to the New Year and Beyond

Help Track Forest Pests in the Home Stretch to the New Year and Beyond Help keep track of the spread of forest pests in Maine. Winter is a great time to look for emerald ash borer and hemlock woolly adelgid. View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 4:31 PM

January 2024 Newsletter from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

January 2024 Newsletter from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands View as a webpage  /  Share Bureau of Parks and Lands January 2024 In this Issue: Director's Note - Reflecting on 2023’s Many Achievements Camping Reservations Opening Day 2024 First Day Hikes - Join u…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 27, 2023 at 10:38 AM

Woods Wise Wire - December 27, 2023

Woods Wise Wire - December 27, 2023 View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service What can you do now to reduce browntail moth next year? Young browntail caterpillars create their winter webs in the summer and early fall by combining leaves together with white sil…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 22, 2023 at 8:38 PM

Assessing and Reporting Storm Damage

Assessing and Reporting Storm Damage View as a webpage? /? Share Agricultural Resource Development The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is deeply aware of the significant challenges perpetuated by the recent storm and is working to provide informa…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 22, 2023 at 4:05 PM

Kick off the New Year with a Maine State Park First Day Hike

Kick off the New Year with a Maine State Park First Day Hike? View as a webpage? /? Share Maine State Parks FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 22, 2023 Kick off the New Year with a Maine State Park First Day Hike? Augusta ? The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservatio…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 20, 2023 at 3:15 PM

Important Emergency Response Information for Anyone Affected by the Recent Storm

Important Emergency Response Information for Anyone Affected by the Recent Storm View as a webpage  /  Share We hope this message finds you well despite our current challenging circumstances. We want to ensure you have the necessary information to seek assistance in …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 18, 2023 at 6:02 PM

**Storm Cleanup Advisory** Guidance to property owners with questions about handling downed trees, limbs, and branches

**Storm Cleanup Advisory** Guidance to property owners with questions about handling downed trees, limbs, and branches View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service **Storm Cleanup Advisory** Augusta, ME (Monday, December 18, 2023) - In the aftermath of severe we…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 13, 2023 at 4:52 PM

Attention Produce Farms: Grant Money Is Available

Attention Produce Farms: Grant Money Is Available View as a webpage? /? Share The following news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Attention Produce Farms: Grant Money Is Available Applications are due December 20. The Maine Produce Safety Improv…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 12, 2023 at 4:58 PM

Correction: Save the Date for Maine Invasive Species Network Annual Meeting!

Correction: Save the Date for Maine Invasive Species Network Annual Meeting! View as a webpage  /  Share The following news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Previously sent notice listed the wrong year. We apologize for the error. Save the Date!…
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December 12, 2023 at 2:36 PM

Save the Date for Maine Invasive Species Network Annual Meeting!

Save the Date for Maine Invasive Species Network Annual Meeting! View as a webpage  /  Share The following news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Save the Date! - April 11, 2023 Maine Invasive Species Network Annual Meeting Wells Conference Cente…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 6, 2023 at 7:25 PM

83rd Annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show Gears Up for Farmer Success January 9-11

83rd Annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show Gears Up for Farmer Success January 9-11 View as a webpage  /  Share Agricultural Resource Development FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 6, 2023 83rd Annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show Gears Up for Farmer Success January 9-1…
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December 5, 2023 at 7:49 PM

Maine DACF Forestry Related Quarantine Rules Updated

Maine DACF Forestry Related Quarantine Rules Updated View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service Maine DACF Forestry Related Quarantine Rules Updated  Maine DACF has recently updated rules that govern the movement of two introduced insects and a fungal d…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 5, 2023 at 6:28 PM

Woods Wise Wire - December 5, 2023

Woods Wise Wire - December 5, 2023 View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service In this issue: Adaptive Best Management Practices Cooperative (ABC) ? Launch FRA Forestry Forum Meeting Announcement - December 7, 2023 Maine Forest Service is hiring! SENIOR PLANNER…
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December 5, 2023 at 5:03 PM

Dairy Storage & Handling Grant Applications Open

Dairy Storage & Handling Grant Applications Open View as a webpage  /  Share The following news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Dairy Storage & Handling Grant Applications Open Applications for the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation C…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 6:57 PM

Courtesy News: Maine Produce Safety Improvement Grants + Value-Added Producer Grants

Courtesy News: Maine Produce Safety Improvement Grants + Value-Added Producer Grants View as a webpage? /? Share The following news items are being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Maine Produce Safety Improvement Grants **Deadline to Apply is December 20** Ma…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 4:32 PM

December 2023 Newsletter from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

December 2023 Newsletter from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands View as a webpage? /? Share Bureau of Parks and Lands Month Year In this Issue: Director's Note - Trail Investments Pay Dividends for All Staff in the Spotlight - Welcome Jacob Alexander Farewell to L…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 3:57 PM

DACF Announces Laura Graham as Land for Maine's Future Program Director

DACF Announces Laura Graham as Land for Maine's Future Program Director View as a webpage? /? Share Land for Maine's Future For Immediate Release November 30, 2023 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Announces Laura Graham as Land for Maine's Future …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 5:41 PM

DACF Announces Proposed Rules to Implement the PFAS Fund

DACF Announces Proposed Rules to Implement the PFAS Fund View as a webpage? /? Share Fund to Address PFAS Contamination FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 30, 2023 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Announces Proposed Rules to Implement the PFAS Fund Aug…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 9:34 AM

Knox-Waldo Counties Local Working Group Meeting

Knox-Waldo Counties Local Working Group Meeting View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service Knox-Waldo Counties Local Working Group Meeting The Knox-Waldo Counties Local Working Group (LWG) will meet Dec. 4, 1-4 pm at Camden Town Hall.? From?1-2 pm, there will b…
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November 29, 2023 at 6:02 PM

Agricultural Worker Minimum Wage Committee Meeting: Monday, December 11, 2023

Agricultural Worker Minimum Wage Committee Meeting: Monday, December 11, 2023 View as a webpage? /? Share News Release Agricultural Worker Minimum Wage Committee Meeting: Monday, December 11, 2023 The Agricultural Workers Minimum Wage Committee will hold its final me…
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November 28, 2023 at 7:12 PM

Domestic Trade Grant Application Deadline Approaching

Domestic Trade Grant Application Deadline Approaching New Statewide Opportunity For Businesses View as a webpage? /? Share The following news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Applications Open For Funding Through Domestic Trade Grant Pro…
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November 28, 2023 at 3:53 PM

Woods Wise Wire - November 28, 2023

Woods Wise Wire - November 28, 2023 View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service In this issue: Survey for Women Woodland Owners Waldo County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) Annual Meeting Maine Woodland Owners Events Emerald Ash Borer and Other Tr…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Andrew Whitman joins DACF Forest Policy & Management Division as Climate and Forest Carbon Specialist

Andrew Whitman joins DACF Forest Policy & Management Division as Climate and Forest Carbon Specialist View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service For Immediate ReleaseNovember 28, 2023 Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Welcomes Andre…
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November 27, 2023 at 7:02 PM

One week from today! Emerald Ash Borer Municipal Update

One week from today! Emerald Ash Borer Municipal Update View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service One week until the DACF update- register now to be eligible for pesticide and forestry credits. Please bring your questions for our guests! Emerald Ash Borer an…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
November 21, 2023 at 6:03 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 View as a webpage  /  Share For Immediate Release November 21, 2023 Send Holiday Cheer, Not Pests: Follow Out-Of-State Plant Health Regulations Save time and money by sending healthy plant ma…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
November 21, 2023 at 3:20 PM

Woods Wise Wire - November 21, 2023

Woods Wise Wire - November 21, 2023 View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service In this issue: Maine Calling: Big & Old Trees Emerald Ash Borer and Other Tree Health Concerns: DACF Update for Cities and Towns  Mechanized Logging Operations and Forest Truck…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
November 20, 2023 at 6:31 PM

Governor Mills Declares November 24 as "Maine Grown Christmas Tree Day"

Governor Mills Declares November 24 as "Maine Grown Christmas Tree Day" View as a webpage? /? Share For Immediate ReleaseNovember 20, 2023 Governor Mills Declares November 24 as "Maine Grown Christmas Tree Day" Christmas Trees and wreaths grown in Maine generate $18…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
November 17, 2023 at 6:32 PM

Agricultural Worker Minimum Wage Committee Meeting: Monday, November 27, 2023

Agricultural Worker Minimum Wage Committee Meeting: Monday, November 27, 2023 View as a webpage? /? Share News Release Agricultural Worker Minimum Wage Committee Meeting: Monday, November 27, 2023 The Agricultural Workers Minimum Wage Committee will hold its sixth me…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
November 16, 2023 at 8:02 PM

University of Maine School of Forest Resources Receives Prestigious Austin Wilkins Forest Stewardship Award

University of Maine School of Forest Resources Receives Prestigious Austin Wilkins Forest Stewardship Award View as a webpage  /  Share For Immediate ReleaseNovember, 16, 2023 University of Maine School of Forest Resources Receives Prestigious Austin Wilkins Forest S…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
November 15, 2023 at 9:28 PM

Applications Open For Funding Through Domestic Trade Grant Program

Applications Open For Funding Through Domestic Trade Grant Program New Statewide Opportunity For Businesses View as a webpage? /? Share The following news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Applications Open For Funding Through Domestic Tr…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
November 15, 2023 at 6:56 PM

Announcing DACF Municipal Update: Emerald Ash Borer and Other Tree Health Concerns

Announcing DACF Municipal Update: Emerald Ash Borer and Other Tree Health Concerns View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service Emerald Ash Borer and Other Tree Health Concerns  DACF Update for Cities and Towns   Monday, December 4, 2023, 10:30 AM-Noon   The M…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
November 8, 2023 at 7:47 PM

Maine Dairy Processors Earn Funding from the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center Existing Dairy Processor Expansion Grant Program

Maine Dairy Processors Earn Funding from the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center Existing Dairy Processor Expansion Grant Program View as a webpage? /? Share For Immediate ReleaseNovember 8, 2023 Media contact: Jim Britt Maine Dairy Processors Earn Funding fro…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
November 7, 2023 at 6:20 PM

Woods Wise Wire - November 7, 2023

Woods Wise Wire - November 7, 2023 View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service In this issue: Maine Forest Service Hiring for Entomology Technician (Forest Survey) Position Wreaths and Garlands - Check Before You Buy Upcoming IPM Webinar: Beech Leaf and Bark Di…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
November 6, 2023 at 3:04 PM

Dairy Farm Modernization Grant Applications Open

Dairy Farm Modernization Grant Applications Open View as a webpage  /  Share The following news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Dairy Farm Modernization Grant Applications Open The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center's Dairy Farm Improv…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
November 1, 2023 at 3:32 PM

November 2023 Newsletter from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

November 2023 Newsletter from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands View as a webpage? /? Share Bureau of Parks and Lands November 2023 In this Issue: Director's Note - The Road More Traveled Staff in the Spotlight: Patty MacAlister & Cameron McIntosh Camping Remi…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
November 1, 2023 at 1:02 PM

Maine Awards $600,000 in Grants to Boost Specialty Crop Producers

Maine Awards $600,000 in Grants to Boost Specialty Crop Producers View as a webpage? /? Share For Immediate ReleaseOctober 29, 2023 Maine Awards $600,000 in Grants to Boost Specialty Crop Producers AUGUSTA ? The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Fo…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 11:41 AM

Woods Wise Wire - October 31, 2023

Woods Wise Wire - October 31, 2023 View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service FRA Forestry Forum Meeting Announcement ? Brewer WHEN:??????????? Thursday, November 2, 2023 WHERE:?? Jeff?s Catering -15 Littlefield Way, Brewer, Maine TIME:???????????? 5:30 - 6:…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 24, 2023 at 5:00 PM

New Open Burning Law in Maine Requires Permits for Larger Campfires

New Open Burning Law in Maine Requires Permits for Larger Campfires View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2023 New Open Burning Law in Maine Requires Permits for Larger Campfires AUGUSTA ? To enhance fire safety and preven…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 24, 2023 at 3:58 PM

Applications For Dairy Cohort RFP Open

Applications For Dairy Cohort RFP Open View as a webpage  /  Share The following news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Applications For Dairy Cohort RFP Open The latest round of funding for the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center's Dairy…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 23, 2023 at 9:19 PM

Maine Forest Products Week Celebrates the Vital Contributions of Maine's Forest Sector

Maine Forest Products Week Celebrates the Vital Contributions of Maine's Forest Sector View as a webpage? /? Share FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 23, 2023Contact: Jim Britt Maine Forest Products Week Celebrates the Vital Contributions of Maine's Forest Sector AUGUSTA …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 19, 2023 at 5:56 PM

Maine Receives $5 Million Federal Grant to Bolster PFAS Response Efforts

Maine Receives $5 Million Federal Grant to Bolster PFAS Response Efforts View as a webpage? /? Share For Immediate ReleaseOctober 19, 2023 Maine Receives $5 Million Federal Grant to Bolster PFAS Response Efforts ?AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conserv…
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October 18, 2023 at 4:29 PM

Maine Foliage Weekly Report - October 18, 2023

Maine Foliage Weekly Report - October 18, 2023 View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Foliage Weekly Report October 18, 2023 Final Foliage Report: Peak Conditions Approaching the Immediate Coast (AUGUSTA, Maine) —  The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and For…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 18, 2023 at 11:43 AM

Woods Wise Wire - October 18, 2023

Woods Wise Wire - October 18, 2023 View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service Downeast Coastal Conservancy Hosts Stewardship Field Tour DATE: Friday, October 20, 2023 TIME: 1 PM ? 4 PM LOCATION: Middle River Park, Machias DESCRIPTION: Downeast Coastal Conservan…
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October 17, 2023 at 1:08 PM

Maine Issues Warning on Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus Cases

Maine Issues Warning on Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus Cases View as a webpage? /? Share Animal Health Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 17, 2023 Maine Issues Warning on Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus Cases AUGUSTA, Maine ? The Ma…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 8:42 PM

Browntail Moth Mitigation Fund Accepting Applications until 11/1/2023

Browntail Moth Mitigation Fund Accepting Applications until 11/1/2023 View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service The Browntail Moth Mitigation Fund isnow accepting applications The Browntail Moth Mitigation Fund is a grant opportunity available to local governm…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 11, 2023 at 4:28 PM

Maine Foliage Weekly Report - October 11, 2023

Maine Foliage Weekly Report - October 11, 2023 View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Foliage Weekly Report October 11, 2023 Fall Foliage Colors Advancing Toward Peak Throughout Maine (AUGUSTA, Maine) — This week’s Fall Foliage Report from the Maine Department of Agr…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 10, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Agricultural Worker Minimum Wage Committee Meeting: Monday, October 16, 2023

Agricultural Worker Minimum Wage Committee Meeting: Monday, October 16, 2023 View as a webpage? /? Share News Release Agricultural Worker Minimum Wage Committee Meeting: Monday, October 16, 2023 The Agricultural Workers Minimum Wage Committee will hold its fourth mee…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
October 10, 2023 at 2:41 PM

Our Forests, Our Climate, Our Communities: Maine Audubon Speaker Series in October

Our Forests, Our Climate, Our Communities: Maine Audubon Speaker Series in October View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service Climate, Carbon, and Forest Ecology in Maine, New England, and Beyond DATE: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 TIME: 6:00 ? 7:00 PM LOCATION: …