GRANTS ANNOUNCED ...
FARM BILL ...
King bill to bring fast internet to farms
Greater connectivity would improve access to markets for farmers in Maine and beyond
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ...
Dairy Forage Conference
"Growing Corn Silage in a Changing Climate" December 18th, in Waterville
FARM BILL PASSES ...
MOFGA notes mixed results with the 2018 farm bill
Several wins shadowed by changes to the National Organic Standards Board
UPCOMING WORKSHOP ...
Improve on-farm communication with UMaine
Participants will identify their unique needs and create plans to address them
YOUTH PROGRAM ...
Youth Farm Enterprise Program
Youth are encouraged to attend and the series will be open to all youth ages 12-18
FUNDING ...
Land grant program to preserve fishing access
Board says it'll make as much as $2 million in bond funds available for awards
APPLY NOW ...
Deadline extended for Master Gardener program
Applications available for 2019 Master Gardener Volunteer program in York County
UPCOMING WORKSHOP ...
UMaine Extension strawberry school Jan. 17th
Strawberry school for commercial growers to be held Jan. 17th at Augusta Civic Center
