Specialty Crops ...
FUNDING AVAILABLE ...
Maine Agricultural Development Grant Program applications now open
Funds support projects involving market research, market promotion, and testing and demonstrating new technologies
CELEBRATION ...
Joint maple and NH Conservation Districts celebration
Ceremonial maple tree tapping on March 12th; Gov. to honor 2021 as the Year of Conservation
DAIRY GENETICS ...
Holstein Marketplace Sires launches two new bulls
All bulls offered through Holstein Marketplace Sires are free of any haplotypes impacting fertility
New Course ...
New On-Farm Poultry Processing course available!
This self-paced course from Cornell Small Farms offers detailed videos and lessons
FOOD ACCESS ...
Maine DACF extends CARES Act Reimbursement Program
Program offers up to $10,000 in reimbursements to food banks and pantries
UPCOMING WORKSHOP ...
UMaine, UNH Extensions offer webinar on fruit trees March 24
Webinar for home gardeners about caring for fruit trees to be held 6–7 p.m. March 24
COVID IMPACTS ...
World Dairy Expo update
Expo has met with local officials regarding current and potential future local COVID-19 restrictions
CHEERS! ...
Dietary fats interact with grape tannins to influence wine taste
Lipids can interact with grape tannins, masking the undesirable flavors of the wine compounds
Building Bridges with Farms ...