If you apply for a DEP permit for anything, you will want to be aware of this bill – LD 1776. This bill will allow for anyone wanting to file an objection to a DEP permit. It was only just printed and is going before a committee (state and local).
Good Morning Farms and Friends, Recently at AGCOM we had a presentation from Megan Patterson who from BPC and U Maine Ext. is very knowledgeable in plants and pesticides. She along with the Apple growers have given us access to their newsletters which contain a lot of info into their use of pesticdes and plant […]
BPC Update Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 05/08/2023 03:07 PM EDT View as a webpage / Share Board of Pesticides Control Greetings, The Board of Pesticides Control wants to keep you informed on issues that may affect you. We welcome your input and feedback. Please send your comments to […]
Twelve Farms Awarded 2023 Maine Farms for the Future Program Grants Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 05/05/2023 11:25 AM EDT View as a webpage / Share Fore Immediate ReleaseMay 5, 2023 Media contact: Jim Britt Twelve Farms Awarded 2023 Maine Farms for the Future Program Grants Augusta, ME […]
Emerald Ash Borer Regulation in Maine: What comes next? Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 05/04/2023 08:21 AM EDT View as a webpage / Share Maine Forest Service Emerald Ash Borer Regulation in Maine: What comes next? The emerald ash borer (EAB) is a destructive woodboring beetle first recognized in North […]
TWO CRITICAL HEARINGS ON MONDAY 9 AM – LD 1770 An Act to Improve Pesticides Sales and Use Data Collection and Accessibility by the State – Osher 10 AM – LD 1563 An Act to Allow a Resident of Agricultural Land to Enlist License Holders to Hunt on the Land – Pluecker Sign Up to Testify PLEASE TESTIFY! Two critical bills have […]
May 1, 2023 is the deadline to sign up for Maine Open Farm Day and ensure your farm is included in all the event promotions Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 04/30/2023 12:35 PM EDT View as a webpage / Share Agricultural Resource Development Sign up by May 1, 2023 […]
Browntail Moth Update #2: April 28, 2023 Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 04/28/2023 05:06 PM EDT View as a webpage / Share Maine Forest Service Browntail Moth Update #2: April 28, 2023 This week, we observed browntail caterpillar emergence at all of our monitoring sites. It should be noted […]
Reminder: Monday, May 1, Emerald Ash Borer and other Tree Health Concerns DACF Update for Cities and Towns Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 04/28/2023 08:46 AM EDT View as a webpage / Share Maine Forest Service Emerald Ash Borer and other Tree Health Concerns DACF Update for Cities and […]
NEW! Browntail Moth Mitigation Fund Now Accepting Applications Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 04/26/2023 03:40 PM EDT View as a webpage / Share Maine Forest Service Browntail Moth Mitigation Fund:Now accepting applications Have you noticed a lot of browntail winter webs in your town this winter? Have you been […]