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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Job Opening for Pesticide Inspector Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 02/10/2021 01:11 PM EST Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. BPC News Job Vacancy Opening for Environmental Specialist II (Pesticide Inspector) The Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, Maine Board of Pesticides Control, […]
Free Webinar! Dispelling Misinformation about the COVID19 Vaccine: What Agricultural Producers Need to Know Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 01/28/2021 10:29 AM EST Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The following news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Free […]
Opportunity for Pesticide Credits January 19-21 Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 01/13/2021 02:42 PM EST Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Certification Training Pesticide Applicator Recertification Trainings January 19-21 Several virtual courses cosponsored by the Board of Pesticides Control and the University of […]