OPPORTUNITY ...
AG POLICY ...
Pingree questions Perdue’s support for cuts
Pingree questions USDA Secretary's support for cuts in FY19 USDA budget, Farm Bill
PLANNING CONTINUES ...
Officials approve Maine salmon farming site
Farm would be capable of producing more than 60 million pounds of fish per year
SMALL FARM INNOVATION ...
13 small farms receive sustainability grants
Projects include solar systems, beehives, beneficial insect habitats, season extensions, more
UPCOMING EVENT ...
2018 Sheep Shearing School
Learn shearing techniques April 26th with the Maine Sheep Breeders Association
AG POLICY ...
Ag businesses included in gas conservation fund
Large agriculture businesses are now inlcuded in a natural gas conservation fund
FOOD SAFETY ...
Maine takes stricter stance on shellfish toxins
Department is monitoring for an organism that makes domoic acid, a biotoxin
WHAT'S GROWING ...
Fruit trees, berries, perennials on sale now!
Waldo Co. Conservation District’s Spring Fruit Tree, Berry & Shrub Sale is underway
CONFERENCE SUCCESS ...
2018 Northeast Dairy Conferences
Alliance Partners with UConn, UMaine for Dairy Nutrition Seminars
GET READY FOR SPRING! ...