Author: <span>Gary Fisher</span>

2023 Farm Labor Survey

2023 Farm Labor Survey : UMaine Extension opens farm labor and compensation practices survey Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 03/21/2023 12:03 PM EDT View as a webpage  /  Share     The following news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. UMaine Extension Opens Farm Labor […]


Browntail Moth Management Recertification Meeting

Browntail Moth Management Recertification Meeting Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 03/21/2023 03:36 PM EDT View as a webpage  /  Share Board of Pesticides Control Do You Need Recertification Credits? The Maine Board of Pesticides Control and UMaine Cooperative Extension are pleased to offer a free, virtual recertification training covering […]


Great Ways to Learn about Spruce Budworm in Maine

Three Great Ways to Learn about Spruce Budworm in Maine Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 03/21/2023 08:28 AM EDT View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service Three Great Ways to Learn about Spruce Budworm in Maine Review our annual report. Each year, the Maine Forest Service and […]


A LISTENING SESSION FOR AG

Greetings, The Maine Board of Agriculture will hold a listening session to gather the agricultural needs of the broader agricultural community on Thursday March 23rd from 2:30 – 4:00 pm in Augusta.  We will gather at the Cross Building Room 103 A/B.  Please circulate this announcement and invitation widely to all of your networks. See attached for a flyer to print […]


FY24 Community Project Funding (CPF)

This message is to inform potentially interested nonprofits and municipalities in ME-01 that the U.S. House of Representatives’ FY24 Community Project Funding (CPF), or “earmark” process, is now officially underway.   Here is a link to Congresswoman Pingree’s CPF Guide which contains the information you need to prepare a project request, including important updates for those of you who have previously […]


Love informational stickers

Love informational stickers? So do we! Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 03/11/2023 06:26 AM EST View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service Love informational stickers? So do we! Developing outreach materials that people of all ages will enjoy and learn from can be quite a challenge. That’s why […]


New Pesticide Applicators Manuals and Exams

New Pesticide Applicators Manuals and Exams Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 03/03/2023 12:20 PM EST View as a webpage  /  Share Board of Pesticides Control New Category Manuals and Exams for Applicators The Board of Pesticides Control and UMaine Cooperative Extension have released new exams and manuals for commercial […]


2023 Virtual Agricultural Seminar

2023 Virtual Agricultural Seminar (March 7th, 900am – 4:30pm CT) – USDOL/Wage and Hour Division Hosted Event Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 03/01/2023 12:30 PM EST View as a webpage  /  Share     The following news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. 2023 Virtual […]


We used the Four Rs to Knock Out Browntail at a Community Clipping Event!

Browntail Awareness Month – Thanks for participating! Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 03/02/2023 09:33 AM EST View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service Browntail Awareness Month – A Success!     Thank you for joining us this month to raise awareness and take action to reduce browntail […]


Visit Some Beeches

NISAW: Visit Some Beeches Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 02/25/2023 07:00 AM EST View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service Visit Some Beeches DuringNational Invasive Species Awareness Week American beech (Fagus grandifolia) illustrates the potential impacts of invasive species. Impacts from invasive species threaten the tree and […]