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February 28, 2025 at 6:23 PM

Friday, February 28, 2025 - Woods Wise Wire

Friday, February 28, 2025 - Woods Wise Wire View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service In this issue... Webinar – Preserving Ash for the Future FRA Forestry Forum Meeting School of Forest Resources, University of Maine – Speaker Series Webinar – Preserving…
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February 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM

March 2025 Newsletter from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

March 2025 Newsletter from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands View as a webpage  /  Share Bureau of Parks and Lands March 2025 In this Issue: Director's Note: A Tribute to Abby Andreasen Join our Team - For a Season or a Career Attention Campers - Two Night Camping…
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February 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM

National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Watch for Woodpecker Activity

National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Watch for Woodpecker Activity Woodpecker feeding may show emerald ash borer presence. View as a webpage  /  Share NISAW: Watch for Woodpecker Activity Emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) has been detected in new …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
February 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM

National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Browntail Moth Spotlight

National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Browntail Moth Spotlight View as a webpage  /  Share NISAW: Browntail Moth Spotlight Browntail Moth (Euproctis chrysorrhoea L.) decreased in some areas in 2025, but are still elevated in others. Check trees this winter to se…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
February 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM

National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Terrestrial Plants

National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Terrestrial Plants Destructive Invasive Plants View as a webpage  /  Share NISAW: Destructive Invasive Plants Be on the lookout for these two destructive invasive plants. Biologists from the Maine Department of Agri…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
February 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Agriculture, Food, and Forest Products Infrastructure Fund (AFFPIF) Advisory Board Meeting

Agriculture, Food, and Forest Products Infrastructure Fund (AFFPIF) Advisory Board Meeting View as a webpage  /  Share Agricultural Resource Development Agriculture, Food, & Forest Products Infrastructure Fund (AFFPIF) Advisory Board Meeting The Department of Agr…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
February 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM

National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Help Track a Hemlock Pest

National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Help Track a Hemlock Pest NISAW: Help Track a Hemlock Pest View as a webpage  /  Share NISAW: Help Track a Hemlock Pest Hemlock woolly adelgid is on the move in Maine. Help us track its spread. In 2024, keen-eyed com…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
February 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM

National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Terrestrial Plants

National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Terrestrial Plants Invasive Plant Spotlight: Mile A Minute Weed View as a webpage  /  Share NISAW: Invasive Plant Spotlight Mile-A-Minute Weed (Persicaria perfoliate) The Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP) of the Mai…
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February 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM

Friday, February 21, 2025 - Woods Wise Wire

Friday, February 21, 2025 - Woods Wise Wire View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service In this issue... Introduction to Forest Management Exploring the Forest Trees of Maine Tapping into Maples: Educational Sugarhouse and Sugarbush Tours at the MOFGA Fairgro…
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February 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM

Woods Wise Wire - February 7, 2025

Woods Wise Wire - February 7, 2025 View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service In this issue... Welcome to Tree Farming: An Intro to the Tree Farming System FRA Forestry Meeting Postponed, New Meeting Date Scheduled Pathways to Sustain Ash – Webinar and Field…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
February 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM

Dairy Modernization Grant Application Closing Soon

Dairy Modernization Grant Application Closing Soon View as a webpage  /  Share The following Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Dairy Modernization Grant Application Closing Soon The application for…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
February 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM

Upcoming Exhibit & Ag Grant Opportunities

Upcoming Exhibit & Ag Grant Opportunities View as a webpage  /  Share Agricultural Resource Development Upcoming Opportunties Farms for the Future Grants and Loans Free Soil Health Testing Sewall Foundation Food Systems Grant Program Exhibiting at the Farm to In…
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February 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM

Winter Fun Day at Mount Blue State Park on Saturday, February 8, 2025

Winter Fun Day at Mount Blue State Park on Saturday, February 8, 2025 View as a webpage  /  Share Maine State Parks Winter Fun Day at Mount Blue State Park on February 8 Includes Ice Skating, XC-Skiing, Snowshoeing, a Vintage Snowmobile Display, Sliding & Tote Sl…
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January 31, 2025 at 7:57 PM

Woods Wise Wire - Friday, January 31, 2025

Woods Wise Wire - Friday, January 31, 2025 View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service In this issue... Maine Forest Service Awarded $9 Million for Climate and Carbon Management Practices 2024 Tax Tips for Forest Landowners Released Tapping into Maples: Educa…
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January 31, 2025 at 4:32 PM

February 2025 Newsletter from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

February 2025 Newsletter from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands View as a webpage  /  Share Bureau of Parks and Lands February 2025 In this Issue: Director's Note - Forestry for the Future Camping Reservations Open on Monday, February 3 for Only Lily Bay and Sebag…
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January 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM

Red Pine Scale: 2024 Trapping Program Results

Red Pine Scale: 2024 Trapping Program Results View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service Red Pine Scale: 2024 Trapping Program Results Overview Red pine scale (Matsucoccus matsumurae), an invasive pest native to Asia, has been causing significant damage to red…
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January 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM

Winter Fun Day Brings Outdoor Adventure & Delicious Pizza to Bradbury Mountain State Park

Winter Fun Day Brings Outdoor Adventure & Delicious Pizza to Bradbury Mountain State Park View as a webpage  /  Share Winter Fun Day Brings Outdoor Adventure & Delicious Pizza to Bradbury Mountain State Park FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 28, 2025 Contact: Brad…
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January 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM

New USDA Grant Writing Program

New USDA Grant Writing Program View as a webpage  /  Share The following Stepwell Strategies news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Expanding Access to USDA Grant Writing Program Stepwell Strategies, with funding from the Northeast Regiona…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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. …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…