Maine News Items
2008 Southern Aroostook ‘Buy Local’ farm calendar
This calendar hopes features maps of 41 farms in southern Aroostook that sell direct to the consumer through roadside stands or on the farm. (December 4, 2007)
Maine Compost School featured in NASCA publication
Maine's semi-annual award winning international Compost School is the featured state conservation agency program in the November NASCAnet newsletter of the National Association of State Conservation Agencies.
(November 2, 2007)
For the love of the land...
There is a bond which develops between farmers and their land. It is a relationship, not unlike a marriage, with peaks and valleys around years of bounty and years of difficulties. In farming, periods of trial are followed by the hope of the next growing season or the next calving. (October 23, 2007)
Mitchell Ledge Farm gets permanent protection
Freeport Conservation Trust (FCT) has successfully completed its 2-1/2 year project to conserve Mitchell Ledge Farm, a well-known Freeport landmark where registered Belted Galloway cattle are raised by the farm owners, Mary and Andy LeMaistre. Mitchell Ledge Farm is Freeport's largest working farm, and its permanent conservation has been a long-term goal of both the Freeport Conservation Trust and the farm's owners.
(October 23, 2007)
Grab a plate!
On October 1st the Agricultural Specialty License Plates were issued and the first plates started appearing on Maine vehicles. Proceeds from this plate will be used to fund agricultural education in our great state. (October 17, 2007)
Eastern States Exposition attendance sets record
The sun shone brightly on The Big E on all but one morning – making the annual Fair the second most successful event in its history with 1,227,889 fairgoers attending from throughout the Northeast. Three attendance records were set: The first Wednesday, 73,258; second Monday, 66,790; and second Tuesday, 56,974. (September 30, 2007)
Equine Herpes Update and Biosecurity Guidelines
Contact: Don Hoenig, 207-287-7615
E-mail: Don Hoenig
(April 6, 2007)
Agricultural Best Management Practices Manual Now Available
Like a Cecil B. DeMille movie, the manual was years in the making, by a cast of thousands. (April 4, 2007)
Anaerobic Digester Tour Scheduled
You’ll even get to see robotic milkers. (April 4, 2007)
Caverlys Honored With 2007 Maine Dairy Shrine Pioneer Award
Caverlys’ philosophy: “There are good ones in every breed.” (April 4, 2007)
Conference Will Fuel Washington County’s Small-Business Engine
“These are first-class workshops, on a par with anything I attended during my 31 years in the corporate world. Yet local business people can benefit from them right here—at no cost.” Marianne Moore, owner of Curves of Calais (April 4, 2007)
Death of Horses Indicates Poisoning
It remains unclear how the horses may have ingested the poison. (April 4, 2007)
Dr. Walker Receives Dairy Shrine Leader Award
Cal led by example and always strived to develop and encourage others to take on leadership roles. (April 4, 2007)
Grow Your Own Organic Garden
Classes to be offered at more than 20 locations across Maine. (April 4, 2007)
Lawrence Yeaton Honored as Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder
Perhaps Yeaton’s greatest contribution to the dairy industry is the start he gave to so many of the next generation of dairy producers. (April 4, 2007)
Maine Farms for the Future Case Studies
Four case studies outlining the benefits Maine farms derived from participation the the Maine Farms for the Future program. (April 4, 2007)
MOFGA Publishes CSA Guide
Membership in a CSA is a great way for all of us to answer the important question, 'Who's your farmer?' (April 4, 2007)
MOFGA Schedules Earth Day Spring Cleaning
R.S.V.P. (April 4, 2007)
Monument Square Market Seeks Vendors
Response has been good, so interested applicants should not delay. (April 4, 2007)
New England Farmers Reap Big Savings From UMaine Training
Training saved New England farmers more than $1.7 million according to participant surveys. (April 4, 2007)
Northeast Livestock Expo Takes Shape
Although this event will be of interest to those in the livestock industries, the general public is welcomed and encouraged to attend. (April 4, 2007)
NSAAS Publishes Agricultural Labor Statistics
Agriculture represents more than 17 percent of all jobs in rural Maine. (April 4, 2007)
Proponents Urge Study of Agriculture’s Value to Economy
“If you invest in ACES, all of Maine will prosper." Marge Kilkelly, former state senator, goat farmer and Director of the Northeast States Association for Agricultural Stewardship (April 4, 2007)
Rabies is Alive and Well in Maine
Western Waldo County has been a focus of the infection. (April 4, 2007)
Spring Garden Celebration Planned
Prepare for those summer projects at the Spring Garden Celebration. (April 4, 2007)
Tanglewood 4-H Camp Offers Home-School Program
Tanglewood’s mission is to teach Maine youth and adults to be effective and caring citizens through affordable environmental education and nature-based experiences. (April 4, 2007)
Tractor Safety For Waldo County Youth and Adults
Classes begin April 11th and continue on consecutive Wednesday night until May 9th. (April 4, 2007)
Umaine Considers a Graduate Program in Food & Nutrition
You can help them design the program by completing an online survey. (April 4, 2007)
USDA Provides Funds to Protect Maine’s Working Farms
Project proposals will be accepted through April 27, 2007. (April 4, 2007)
Western Mountain Alliance to Update “Local Foods” Directory
Farmers from both counties who would like to be listed in the booklet may contact Kathleen Beauregard at (207) 778-3885 prior to April 20. (April 4, 2007)
