Agriculture

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On Sept. 3, at 6 p.m., Virginia Schaffer will present "Tide to…

producers who experienced weather-related losses in 2023 or 2024 may qualify for financial assistance
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The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) has opened applications for the Natural Resources Disaster Relief Assistance Program (NRDRAP) on…

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Due to recent detections of emerald ash borer (EAB), the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) announced in an August 14 news release an…

avoid limbs entangled in power lines, use licensed arborists for hazardous work, be mindful of restrictions on moving woody debris, which could spread invasive forest pests
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Following yesterday's storms and reports of downed trees and limbs, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) has issued…

free public event with hands-on demos, honey contest, raffle, food trucks, beekeeping vendors
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AUGUSTA — The Maine State Beekeepers Association will mark its 50th year with the 2026 Bee Fest, a free public celebration of bees, beekeeping, honey, and Maine’s pollinator community, Sunday…

how and why the IF&W manages Hosmer Pond in the way that they do
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The Hosmer Pond Association’s annual meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m., at the Camden Snow Bowl, and will begin with a potluck supper, followed by the…

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BROOKSVILLE — Horse owners and equine enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity to learn from nationally recognized liberty horsemanship trainer Patrick, of…

'Tractor Safety: Foundations' is available at no cost for a limited time
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension has launched

blue-green algae can produce toxins that pose serious health risks to young children and pets
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Midcoast Conservancy, with support from a Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund grant, has partnered with the Maine Cyanobacteria Group to launch a free poster and radio…

guest speaker: "What’s the Buzz on Bees?"
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The community is invited to Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s Annual Banquet and Conservation Awards Celebration on August 13, from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. The banquet will be held at…

more than 80 farms representing 15 Maine counties
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From Aroostook County’s vast cropland to Downeast diversified farms, Midcoast fiber, floral, and livestock farms, Southern Maine orchards…

Presque Isle, Bangor, Augusta, Portland
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Do you have unwanted pesticides? Maine’s Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program offers a safe, free way for homeowners and family-owned…

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Brae Maple Farm, in Union, invites the community to join staff for Open Farm Day on Sunday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

"Explore the…

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Midcoast Conservancy is celebrating its 10th anniversary in July, having been established in 2016 with the merger of four legacy organizations. 

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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host its annual Sustainable Agriculture Research Tour on Wednesday, August 5, from 2- 5:45 p.m., at Rogers Forage…

'we felt it was an important way to help people all across the country learn'
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Brodis Wild Blueberries, of Hope, was the featured farm on season two of Farms of America, which crosses the country sharing stories of farm families…

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Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust for a Free Community Blueberry Pick, Monday, July 20 through Saturday, July 25. Picking will take place betweem 10 a…

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BELFAST — Wild Blueberry Collective and Niweskok are collaborating to present The Blueberry Blues,

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is accepting applications for grants to help eligible meat and poultry…

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WALDOBORO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a 3-hour Boiling Water Bath Canning course on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.…

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Mushrooming author and teacher Greg Marley will lead an indoor presentation on "Foraging for 'Foolproof' Edible Mushrooms," Tuesday, July 21, at 12 pm., at…

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The Maine Board of Pesticides Control (BPC) is notifying homeowners, pesticide users, retailers, and applicators that new restrictions on certain rodenticides and…

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ROCKPORT — Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s Aldermere Farm welcomes the public for free Friday farm tours this summer, offering visitors a chance to explore one of the…
East Forty Farm and Dairy
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WALDOBORO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the third event of the annual Pasture Walk Series on Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m…

free and open to everyone, RSVP requested
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HOPE — "Georges River Land Trust is proud to hold the conservation easement on Hope’s Edge Farm, a vital source of local produce in the Midcoast," said a news release. "Since 2005, Georges River…

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The MacDougal Park community garden has expanded to offer 11 rentable garden plots to community members for the 2026 growing season. The expansion is a result of a…
Swarms should not be sprayed with water or disturbed in any other way
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As part of their natural reproductive cycle, honeybees will swarm, according to Knox-Lincoln County Beekeepers, in a news release. A swarm is when a queen and a good portion of the worker…

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NORTHPORT — The Northport Select Board has selected Reeves Gilmore as the recipient of the 2026 Northport Spirit of America Foundation Tribute in…

disease and weed management
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ETNA — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a Summer Field Day focused on integrated disease and weed management for Christmas trees on Friday, June 26, from 12 noon…

looking for signs of summer and practicing mindfulness
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Join Georges River Land Trust and the Maine Forest Service for a woodland walk looking for signs of summer and practicing mindfulness on Monday, June 22, from 4:30 - 6 p.m., at the Langlais Art…

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NEWCASTLE — A partnership between Mexicali Blues and Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust has resulted in significantly improved access and a new…

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Join Georges River Land Trust and scientist Matt Arsenault for a hands-on exploration of grasses and sedges, Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., at Riverview Hayfields Preserve in South…

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Join Georges River Land Trust and biologist John Tipping for a hands-on exploration of what's living in the St. George River, Saturday, June 20, from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., at Appleton Preserve.…

June 7 in Albion
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ALBION — On Sunday, June 7, from 1 to 3 p.m., the public is invited to visit Northeast Equine Sanctuary, a program of Peace Ridge Sanctuary, for its first Open House of the 2026 season.…

Children and calves

This summer, Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) invites youth ages 10 to 18 to get up close and personal with the Belted Galloway calves at Aldermere Farm, a historic…
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Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition is the recipient of an award by the Maine Environmental Education Association (…

hands-on soil health trainings to support farmers
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A "Soil Health Field Day" will be held June 9, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., at Meadowcroft Farm in Washington.

The community is invited to join Matt Boucher, State soil scientist with the Maine…

'joining MWA would expand the resources and reach of both organizations'
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The Megunticook RiverKeepers (MRK) is to merge with the Megunticook Watershed Association (MWA), an organization with a complementary mission to protect, preserve, and restore the Megunticook…

see evidence of past disturbances that created the forest we have today
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Join Allyssa Gregory for a walk to see "How Historical Events Shaped the Forest of Merryspring," Tuesday, June 2, at 12 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center.…

resources and alternative approaches to protecting water quality and habitat
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Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP are co-sponsoring an in-person half-day training in Shoreline Erosion Stabilization Practices using O.U.R. S.H.O.R.E. practices on…

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Explore where wetlands and forests meet this summer in Bangor. Maine Outdoor School (MOS) will lead “Woods & Wetlands Camp” in partnership with Bangor Land Trust (BLT).

This summer day…

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An Open House at Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., at Tanglewood, 184 Tanglewood Road, Lincolnville,…
adding a pond to your property for wildlife, irrigation or recreation
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Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is holding a Pond Construction and Management Workshop, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Inn Along the Way, in…

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Friday, May 22, Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) invites the public for a guided bird walk with MCHT steward and naturalist Kirk Gentalen, at Erickson Fields Preserve, located at 164 West…

the conservation and advancement of Maine aquatic environment, and/or marine related coastal trades
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PORT CLYDE — The Herring Gut Coastal Science Center will award the Phyllis Wyeth Visionary Award to individuals who have contributed to the field of…

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Midcoast Climate, Energy + Green Building Happy Hour is organizing a free, all ages "Land, Food & Water Tour and Happy Hour" on Friday, May 29.…

family-friendly event in celebration of Arbor Day
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On Sunday, May 17, in celebration of Arbor Day, the Rockland Tree Board will host a tree planting at MacDougal Park.

The family-friendly event will take place at 1 p.m…

'Bring your family and friends, your hiking shoes or your mountain bike'
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THOMASTON — Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) formally announced the opening of its new Rockland Bog Preserve trailhead on Beechwood Street in Thomaston.

"From this trailhead, users can…

identify ash trees, recognize signs of infestation, help reduce the spread
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Herring Gut Coastal Science Center and the St. George Conservation Commission

Volunteers wanted
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Volunteers are wanted for a Town-wide Clean Up Day in Thomaston, Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Two different sessions will be offered: 10 a.m. to noon and Noon to 2 p.m. There will…