November 20, 2019 is the sales closing date for blueberry crop insurance The deadline to enroll, cancel, or modify an existing blueberry crop insurance policy is November 20, 2019 for the 2020 crop year. Blueberry crop insurance protects a producer’s average crop yields from weather-related issues causing yield loss such as excessive moisture resulting in […]
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Sheet Mulching & Soil Health Workshop for Gardeners Sheet mulching, Soil Health class and demo for gardeners will be Sept. 18th at the Extension Office, 24 Main Street, Lisbon Falls and the Lisbon Community Garden. Contact the Androscoggin Soil and Water Conservation District to register for this free class. MOFGA’s Journeyperson Program This program provides hands-on […]
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National Farm Safety and Health Week Free Webinars National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 15-21, 2019. For a list of all of the free webinars visit AgriSafe Network. Maine Farms for the Future Program Now Accepting Fall Applications The State of Maine, Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Agriculture, Food and […]
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USDA Now Making Payments for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened enrollment for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program on June 17 and has started issuing payments to producers who purchased coverage. Producers can enroll through Sept. 20, 2019. For more information please see the press release. New […]
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Upcoming Informational Sessions: Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program and Whole Farm Revenue Protection for Aquaculture Producers The deadline to enroll in the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) for 2020 coverage is September 1, 2019 for oyster, mussel, scallop and seaweed crops. Informational sessions will provide an overview of NAP, Farm Service Agency Farm loan […]
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Informational Sessions Announced for Dairy Margin Coverage and Dairy Revenue Protection Attention, Maine dairy producers and service providers! Upcoming informational sessions are scheduled to discuss the new Dairy Margin Coverage Program (formally known as the Margin Protection Program) and a new crop insurance program – Dairy Revenue Protection – that protects against a decline in […]
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Invasive Forest Pests July 29, 2019 Monday, 9a.m. to 12p.m. University of Maine Cooperative Extension Office, 24 Main Street, Lisbon Falls, Maine Attendance is free to all who wish to attend. Program brochure for more information. Please contact the SWCD at 207-241-5377 or at info@androscogginswcd.org with any questions or to reserve a spot. Learn about the history […]
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When a wet spring prevents planting how does crop insurance work? To say the least, this spring has been a wet one which means fields may be too wet to till and plant on time. Those with crop insurance might find some comfort knowing that their coverage can also help manage risk at planting time, […]
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USDA presents Summer Soil Health Meetings for female landowners Free meetings scheduled July 9-11, 2019, in Central Maine BANGOR (May 29, 2019) – With nearly half of our nation’s farmland currently owned or co-owned by women, their input in the resource conservation process is vital! Women who own or manage farmland in Maine are invited to […]
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Augusta, Maine Present: Board of Agriculture Members: D. Bell; S. Belle; J. Bickford; R. Causey; J. Dill; J. Jordan; E. Mallory; D. Marean; M. Meyerhans; L. Phelps; D. Pierson; H. Spalding; L. Titus; L. Turner (for Eric Seaman) University of Maine Representatives: R. Brzozowski; J. Ferrini-Mundy; M. Hutton; F. Servello University of Maine System Representatives: […]
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