MCTA News

Emerald Ashborer information session

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. For Immediate Release August 15, 2018 Contact: John Bott, (207) 287-3156, john.c.bott@maine.gov Emerald Ash Borer Public Information Session Public invited to emerald ash borer information session on August 23rd in Frenchville, ME. FRENCHVILLE – Officials from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s (DACF) […]


Spotted Wing Drosophila Alert: 8/6/2018

This announcement is also posted with color pictures on the Highmoor Farm Spotted Wing Drosophila web blog at https://extension.umaine.edu/highmoor/blog/tag/spotted-wing-drosophila/, where you can subscribe to updates. Please keep us abreast of any email address changes. Thank you.   Spotted Wing Drosophila Alert:  8/6/2018   David Handley, Vegetable and Small Fruit Specialist; James Dill, Pest Management Specialist; […]


Emergency order on movement of Ash

Emergency Order to Stop Movement of Ash Imminent Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 07/12/2018 01:19 PM EDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Emergency Order to Stop Movement of Ash Imminent – State Still Requesting Feedback AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation […]


Commercial agriculture tax exemption cards

Hello Farmers! Many of you contacted our office because you have not yet received your Commercial Agriculture Sales Tax Exemption card. I am glad you reached out to let me know this was an issue for so many of you. I have been in touch with the Maine Revenue Service and have been assured that they […]


Forest & Shade Tree conditions report july

Insect & Disease Conditions Update June 26, 2018 A printer-friendly version of this report will be available on-line from the Conditions Report Index soon. Emerald Ash Borer in Maine Caterpillars Cause Concern Diseases and Injuries This is a busy season for our division. Detection of emerald ash borer in the Madawaska/Frenchville area of Aroostook County and recent retirements will present short-term […]


Farm bill progress

**BREAKING NEWS***  The Farm Bill just passed the House, leaving only the Senate to act on its version of this critical piece of legislation. The Senate version of the Farm Bill is likely to come up on the Senate floor next week and your help is urgently needed to make sure it gets enough votes […]


Farm Bill notes

Information provided by Congresswoman Pingree’s office. THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS THE BILL MOVES FORWARD! For more information, contact Emily Horton (207) 774-5019 Emily.Horton@mail.house.gov Local and Regional Food Systems & Rural Development Read more here Glad to see: Increase in mandatory funding for Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentives Program: provides $275 million over 5 years, […]


Agriculture Grants

Agricultural Development Grants Announced Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 04/12/2018 10:55 AM EDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. For Immediate Release April 12, 2018 Contact: Jessica Nixon, (207) 287-3494                John Bott, (207) 287-3156 Agricultural Development Grants […]


MAINE DEPT. OF AG, TOOLS FOR YOUR FARM TOOL BOX

April Newsletter from the Ag Resources Team: what tools are in your toolbox? Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 04/06/2018 03:29 PM EDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. April: It’s here. Are you ready? Getting Ready, Stay Ready: Tools in the toolbox get real. […]


Agricultural Labor Field Day 2018 – Invitation to Agricultural Employers

AGRICULTURAL LABOR FIELD DAY 2018 THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018 – 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM KVCC’S ALFOND RECREATIONAL CENTER, HINCKLEY CAMPUS, HINCKLEY, MAINE   Register now to exhibit at the Agricultural Labor Field Day 2018! Complete this registration form and return it along with a description of each position available by April 12, 2018 to: […]