Showing posts with label Farm and Garden. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Farm and Garden. Show all posts
Thursday, April 28, 2016

Industrial Hemp Growing License Applications Available NOW from the Maine Dept of Agriculture.

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Industrial Hemp Rules Adopted, License Applications Now Available The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry adopted r...
Saturday, March 26, 2016

Maine Honey Production Reportedly Up 25 Percent

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Maine Honey Production Reportedly Up 25 Percent The number of licensed beekeepers has almost tripled in the last decade and registered h...
Friday, March 25, 2016

WATCH FOR TICKS TO PREVENT LYME DISEASE

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  Watch for Ticks to Prevent Lyme Disease Spring is here, so it’s time to think about the outdoors and proper protection against ...
Monday, February 15, 2016

STUDENTS interested in Agriculture and Forestry Programs, Scholarship Money Available!!!

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Rural Rehabilitation Scholarship grants available Since 2012, the Department has awarded $39,000 in scholarships to students pursuing...
Thursday, February 11, 2016

Governor LePage is Critical of Speaker Marke Eves' Comments Opposing Maine Business Tax Credit

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  February 11, 2016 AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage today released the following statement after Speaker of the House Mark Eves’ opp...
Wednesday, January 13, 2016

$250,000 in Agricultural Development Grants Announced by Commissioner Walt Whitcomb

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  AUGUSTA CIVIC CENTER – Commissioner Walt Whitcomb announced eight (8) Agricultural Development Grant Program awards totaling nearly ...
Monday, January 11, 2016

The 75th Annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show starts tomorrow!

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Admission to the 3-day event is free and open to the public AUGUSTA—The 75th Annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show will be held T...
Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Workshops for Maine’s Beginning Farmers to be held January 13-14 at Ag Trades Show

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Are you a new farmer? Are you transitioning to a new agricultural endeavor or planning for farm succession? Do you need help navigatin...
Monday, December 21, 2015

York County Cooperative Extesnion Service Offers 5 Week Beginner Beekeeping School in Springvale.

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Educational Programs - 5-Week Beginner Bee School   Participants in this 5-week introductory beekeeping course will learn about t...
Friday, December 11, 2015

Maine Department of Agriculture Prepares for Impending Outbreak of Spruce Budworm

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Maine prepares for impending outbreak of spruce budworm 12/11/2015 10:58 AM EST  AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conserv...
Thursday, December 3, 2015

Maine Christmas Trees for the Holidays! Maine Tree Growers Participate in Trees For Troops Program

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12/03/2015 02:04 PM EST *Governor Paul R. LePage commends Maine Christmas tree growers for sending trees to armed forces members an...
Friday, November 6, 2015

National Agri-Women Focus on Maine’s Growth Potential at Annual Convention in South Portland

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  Highlights local company improving animal health by reducing the use of antibiotics  SOUTH PORTLAND – Maine Agri-Women are hosting ...
Saturday, October 24, 2015

Applications for Space for the State of Maine Agricultural Trades Show Due in By November 20, 2015.

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    The State of Maine Agricultural Trades Show takes place every January and serves as a source for agricultural resources and produ...