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  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 25, 2024 at 4:49 PM

Maine's Ending Hunger Corps Welcomes National Acting Director of AmeriCorps VISTA

Maine's Ending Hunger Corps Welcomes National Acting Director of AmeriCorps VISTA View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Ending Hunger Corps FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 25, 2024 CONTACT:?Kim Lengert, Jim Britt Maine's Ending Hunger Corps Welcomes National Acting Director…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 24, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Northeast Regional Food Business Center Quarterly Newsletter

Northeast Regional Food Business Center Quarterly Newsletter View as a webpage? /? Share The following news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. The first Northeast Regional Food Business Center newsletter was recently released. We are sharing for you…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 23, 2024 at 8:02 PM

Woods Wise Wire - January 23, 2024

Woods Wise Wire - January 23, 2024 View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service In this issue... Integrating Chemical and Biological Control for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Gravel Road Maintenance Workshop Winter Tree Identification Workshop Integrating Chemical …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 19, 2024 at 5:41 PM

MLTN Lunch & Learn: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, and Community Bulk Purchase of Biocontrol Beetles

MLTN Lunch & Learn: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, and Community Bulk Purchase of Biocontrol Beetles View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service MLTN Lunch & Learn: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, and Community Bulk Purchase of Biocontrol Beetles Date: Tuesday, January…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 17, 2024 at 7:34 PM

Maine State Parks See Slight Decline in Use During 2023, Anticipates Continued Upward Trend in Visitation and Camping

Maine State Parks See Slight Decline in Use During 2023, Anticipates Continued Upward Trend in Visitation and Camping 2024 Maine State Park Camping Reservation Center Opening February 1 View as a webpage  /  Share For Immediate Release January 16, 2024 Media …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 16, 2024 at 4:52 PM

Webinar - Protecting Threatened and Endangered Species from Pesticides

Webinar - Protecting Threatened and Endangered Species from Pesticides? View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service Webinar - Protecting Threatened and Endangered Species from Pesticides? Presented By:? Jan Matuszko, Director, Environmental Fate and Effects…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 12, 2024 at 5:41 PM

Resources to submit storm damage assessments to the Maine Emergency Management Agency

Resources to submit storm damage assessments to the Maine Emergency Management Agency View as a webpage? /? Share Agricultural Resource Development The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is aware that the recent major storm events have been extremel…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 12, 2024 at 3:32 PM

Maine Officials Respond to Avian Influenza Detected in York County

Maine Officials Respond to Avian Influenza Detected in York County View as a webpage? /? Share Animal Health Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 12, 2024 PRESS CONTACT: Jim Britt Maine Officials Respond to Avian Influenza Detected in York County Augusta - The Maine…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 11, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Notice of RFP: Nutrition Incentive Matching Fund

Notice of RFP: Nutrition Incentive Matching Fund View as a webpage? /? Share Agricultural Resource Development Public Notice:?RFP# 202312250?Nutrition Incentive Matching Fund The State of Maine is seeking proposals from organizations to provide incentives to federal…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 10, 2024 at 9:16 PM

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

**Responsible Storm Cleanup Advisory** Guidance to property owners with questions about handling downed trees, limbs, and branches View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service **Responsible Storm Cleanup Advisory** Augusta, ME (Wednesday, January 10, 2024) - In …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 10, 2024 at 9:00 PM

DEAN HANNAH CARTER HONORED WITH DACF COMMISSIONER'S DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

DEAN HANNAH CARTER HONORED WITH DACF COMMISSIONER'S DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD View as a webpage? /? Share FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 10, 2024 PRESS CONTACTJim Britt DEAN HANNAH CARTER HONORED WITH DACF COMMISSIONER'S DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Augusta, Maine - T…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 9, 2024 at 7:09 PM

Correction: Maine Agricultural Trades Show Announces Noontime Start Wednesday Due to Weather Conditions

Correction: Maine Agricultural Trades Show Announces Noontime Start Wednesday Due to Weather Conditions View as a webpage  /  Share Agricultural Resource Development FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Maine Agricultural Trades Show Announces Noontime Start Wednesday Due to Weathe…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 9, 2024 at 6:56 PM

Maine Agricultural Trades Show Announces Noontime Start Wednesday Due to Weather Conditions

Maine Agricultural Trades Show Announces Noontime Start Wednesday Due to Weather Conditions View as a webpage  /  Share Agricultural Resource Development FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Maine Agricultural Trades Show Announces Noontime Start Wednesday Due to Weather Conditions…
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January 9, 2024 at 4:27 PM

Woods Wise Wire - January 9 2024

Woods Wise Wire - January 9 2024 View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service In this issue: Larry & Barbara Beauregard Selected as the 2024 Maine Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year Browntail Moth Mitigation and Educational Clipping Event - Orono Licensing…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 8, 2024 at 11:41 AM

NDBIC Grants - One Dairy Grant Closing Soon, One Open To Applications

NDBIC Grants - One Dairy Grant Closing Soon, One Open To Applications View as a webpage  /  Share The following news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. One Dairy Grant Closing Soon, One Open To Applications The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 6, 2024 at 2:08 PM

Preparedness for the 83rd Maine Agricultural Trades Show in Augusta January 9, 10, 11

Preparedness for the 83rd Maine Agricultural Trades Show in Augusta January 9, 10, 11 View as a webpage? /? Share Agricultural Resource Development Your Guide to the 83rd Maine Agricultural Trades Show Dear Friends, We extend a heartfelt invitation to join us at the …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 5, 2024 at 5:20 PM

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Announces The Allagash Wilderness Waterway Visiting Artist Program

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Announces The Allagash Wilderness Waterway Visiting Artist Program View as a webpage  /  Share FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 5, 2024 PRESS CONTACTJim Britt Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and For…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 4, 2024 at 8:02 PM

New Gloucester's and Auburn's Talking Brook and Big Falls Properties Secure Permanent Protection

New Gloucester's and Auburn's Talking Brook and Big Falls Properties Secure Permanent Protection View as a webpage? /? Share For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 4, 2024 New Gloucester's and Auburn's Talking Brook and Big Falls Properties Secure Permanent Protection Augusta?…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
January 4, 2024 at 7:08 PM

Land for Maine's Future Program Announces Call for Conservation and Recreation Proposals

Land for Maine's Future Program Announces Call for Conservation and Recreation Proposals View as a webpage  /  Share For Immediate Release January 4, 2024 Land for Maine's Future Program Announces Call for Conservation and Recreation Proposals Augusta - The Departmen…
  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!…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
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…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
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…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
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…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
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…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
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…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
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…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
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…