MCTA News

New Pesticide board updates

2021/2022 Changes to Maine Pesticide Laws Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 08/13/2021 11:10 AM EDT View as a webpage  /  Share Board of Pesticides Control 2021/2022 Changes to Maine Pesticide Laws  The Board of Pesticides Control (BPC) wants you to be in the know. A number of pesticide bills heard during the last session of […]


PESTCIDE NEWS

2021/2022 Changes to Maine Pesticide Laws Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 08/04/2021 01:48 PM EDT View as a webpage  /  Share Board of Pesticides Control 2021/2022 Changes to Maine Pesticide Laws  The Board of Pesticides Control (BPC) wants you to be in the know. A number of pesticide bills heard during the last session of […]


Help protect AG overtime exemption

  On Tue, May 25, 2021 at 5:57 PM Maine Farm Bureau <julie@mainefarmbureau.com> wrote:   URGENT LEGISLATIVE NOTICE     !ACTION ALERT!   LD 1022 will REMOVE Maine Agriculture’s EXEMPTION FROM OVERTIME PAY and MINIMUM WAGE     WEDNESDAY, MAY 26th at 12:00 NOON REGISTER HERE (you must register in advance to be sent the […]


EPA Extends respiratory protection flex abilities for agricultural pesticide handlers

View as a webpage  /  Share Board of Pesticides Control EPA Extends Respiratory Protection Flexabilities for Agricultural Pesticide Handlers During COVID-19 In June 2020, EPA issued temporary guidance regarding respiratory protection requirements for agricultural pesticide handlers that offers flexibility during the COVID-19 public health emergency.   Due to the continued concerns regarding personal protective equipment shortages in the […]


Pesticide points, opportunities

Register for Spring Structural Recertification Meetings View as a webpage  /  Share Board of Pesticides Control Structural Pest Management Recertification Meetings The following programs are being offered through a combined effort of UMaine Cooperative Extension and the Board of Pesticides Control. Each of the following programs are worth two pesticide recertification credits. Pre-registration and participation in […]


INFRASTRUCTURE SURVEY NEEDED

  The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry; Marine Resources; and Economic and Community Development has put together a survey that will help identify the best way to support your industry should state or federal funding become available. Please take a moment to follow the link below for more information regarding the survey and […]


DACF requests public input on EAB Quarantine

DACF requests public comments: Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine Public Hearing March 16 Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 03/12/2021 02:51 PM EST Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.   Horticulture Chapter 275 – Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine Public Hearing Division / Program: Animal and Plant Health […]


Agriculture Education for High School students

  Greetings!   With the shrinking number of formal agricultural programs being offered to high school youth, students who have a desire to learn about agriculture and what it means to them are lacking opportunities to explore their interests. How can we ensure that youth who are considering a future in agriculture have the opportunity […]


Attention Home Aquarium owners

Invasive Species Alert, Our Maine Waters Are Threatened Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 03/09/2021 01:53 PM EST Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The following Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Attention […]


Ag Water Management (virtual) Meeting

  Agricultural Water Management Board Virtual Meeting – Wednesday, March 10, 2021   In accordance with Governor Mills’ Executive Order No. 49, An Order to Stay Safer at Home, the Agricultural Water Management Board will hold its first meeting using an online platform called Microsoft Teams. The Teams software will allow members of the public to […]