{"id":16893,"date":"2026-05-31T20:50:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T00:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/?p=16893"},"modified":"2026-05-31T20:53:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T00:53:06","slug":"boa-mtg-minutes-march-19-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/2026\/05\/31\/boa-mtg-minutes-march-19-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Board of Agriculture Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>March 19, 2025<\/h3>\n<h4>Attendees:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Amber Lambke \u2013 Board Member (seat #1), Designee of the University of Maine\u2019s President<\/li>\n<li>Donald Marean \u2013 Board Member (seat #2), Designee of the Chancellor of the University of Maine System<\/li>\n<li>Amanda Beal \u2013 Board Member (seat #3), Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation &amp; Forestry Commissioner<\/li>\n<li>Nick Smith \u2013 Board Member (seat #4), Bull Run Farm<\/li>\n<li>Kevin Woltemath \u2013 Board Member (seat #5), Agricultural Council of Maine<\/li>\n<li>Eric Venturini \u2013 Board Member (seat #7), Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine<\/li>\n<li>Marilyn Meyerhans \u2013 Board Member (seat #8), Maine Pomological Society<\/li>\n<li>Mary Castonguay \u2013 Board Member (seat #10), Maine Dairy Industry Association<\/li>\n<li>Ryan Dennett \u2013 Board Member (seat #13), Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association<\/li>\n<li>Bill Plueker \u2013 Board Member (seat #15), Maine House of Representatives<\/li>\n<li>Marge Kilkelly \u2013 Board Member (seat #16, board Chair), Dragonfly Cover Farm<\/li>\n<li>Philip Fanning \u2013 Board Member (seat #18), University of Maine Assistant Professor<\/li>\n<li>Hannah Carter \u2013 Board Member (seat #19), University of Maine Cooperative Extension Dean<\/li>\n<li>Sebastian Belle \u2013 Board Member (seat #20), Maine Aquaculture Association<\/li>\n<li>Nancy McBrady \u2013 Deputy Commissioner, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, &amp; Forestry<\/li>\n<li>Samantha Warren \u2013 University of Maine System Director of Government &amp; Community Relations<\/li>\n<li>Lee Hecker \u2013 University of Maine, Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station Assistant Director, Board Clerk<\/li>\n<li>Diane Rowland \u2013 University of Maine, Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station Director &amp; College of Earth, Life, &amp; Health Sciences Dean<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Introduction \u2013 Board Chair, Marge Kilkelly<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Welcome, introductions, and agenda review<\/li>\n<li>This is a working meeting to review the annual report to the University of Maine (UMaine)<\/li>\n<li>System\u2019s Board of Trustees (BOT) and state legislature.<\/li>\n<li>The Chair notes that the BOT is holding a Finance and Facilities Committee meeting today. The BOA was not aware of this when this meeting was scheduled.\n<ul>\n<li>It has been noted that the BOT meeting is recorded and can be listened to and\/or viewed later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The annual report typically includes a summary of all previous meetings, and the Chair suggests including recommendations and how they are not being met by UMaine. These recommendations will include specific items discussed at this meeting and one-paragraph recommendations from the board members reflecting their industry&#8217;s recommendations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Recommendations \u2013 discussion led by Board Chair, Marge Kilkelly<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>BOA finds it difficult to get input into UMaine\u2019s budget in a timely manner.<\/li>\n<li>People are calling to ask BOA members about what they know about budget cuts and BOA members do not have answers.<\/li>\n<li>BOA has been to the state legislature asking about how to fix this relationship and get information needed to complete their work.<\/li>\n<li>Dean Carter\n<ul>\n<li>Feels guilty about Cooperative Extension (CE) and apologies for lack of communication, but things happen very fast.<\/li>\n<li>Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station (MAFES) and CE already do a lot of reporting for their capacity funds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Dean Rowland\n<ul>\n<li>Agrees with Dean Carter and recognizes the need for the Board to come up with a communication pattern while balancing challenges, such as lack of staffing.<\/li>\n<li>Was encouraged by discussing federal financial reports in the previous BOA meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Marge Kilkelly\n<ul>\n<li>People were thinking about MAFES and CE during last week\u2019s USDA funding freeze.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Eric Venturini\n<ul>\n<li>MAFES and CE are doing an excellent job with current funding but would like to see more agricultural input from the beginning.<\/li>\n<li>For example, the Soil Scientist position was hired last minute because of a vacancy without industry input. Additionally, the Agricultural Engineer position is something multiple agricultural groups have been requesting and has seen that position made available then rescinded due to budgetary reasons.<\/li>\n<li>Expressed concern of MAFES and CE match funding listed as a challenge in the upcoming presentation to the BOT. Additionally, the MEIF funding is listed as a challenge for UMS\u2019 FY26.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Commissioner Beal\n<ul>\n<li>Notes we have been existing in \u201cnot normal\u201d times for several years now.<\/li>\n<li>Communication can be improved especially as more urgent decisions are to come.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Sebastian Belle\n<ul>\n<li>Last 10 days challenged are different than the last few years.<\/li>\n<li>Emphasizes that he does not think the Deans are doing a bad job.<\/li>\n<li>UMS is not sharing the big picture of the budget with the BOA. The BOA is an asset to bring big picture concepts from industry such as what industries need to be resilient and competitive in current climes. Sometime resources are not available to assist with meeting these challenges and this is where the BOA can be available.<\/li>\n<li>Does not want to see crises used as an excuse not to communicate with BOA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Nick Smith\n<ul>\n<li>Suggests when responses are needed immediately a few BOA members need to be able to communicate effect cuts without organized meetings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Marge Kilkelly\n<ul>\n<li>The BOA is still not on the BOT\u2019s listserve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Dean Carter\n<ul>\n<li>The BOT meeting schedule can be found on their website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Amber Lambke\n<ul>\n<li>If the BOA is doing a self-evaluation, what is the charge and why or why not are we able to meet that charge?<\/li>\n<li>Fundamental difference between UMS and BOA in their views of their relationship and roles.<\/li>\n<li>Not sure what it means to not be able to staff a meeting. Suggests a shifting or responsibilities and allowing BOA members to assist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Nick Smith\n<ul>\n<li>Encourages re-reading statute frequently.<\/li>\n<li>Encourages MAFES to stay relevant in interacting with industries in state.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Marge Kilkelly\n<ul>\n<li>Suggests Dean&#8217;s report to Committee on DACF with research and programming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Representative Plueker\n<ul>\n<li>Agrees with budget oversight and access to budget is needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Marge Kilkelly\n<ul>\n<li>Suggests a recommendation from BOA to BOT that the BOT should include a seat directly related to agriculture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Nick Smith\n<ul>\n<li>Was under the impression that with President Ferguson that there was an ag person on the BOT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Sam Warren\n<ul>\n<li>Maine Community College-based BOT seats are not super specific.<\/li>\n<li>UMS does not decide who trustees are that decision is made by the Governor with guidance from the Education Committee. Encourages speaking with the Governor on this matter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Nick Smith\n<ul>\n<li>Suggests having this recommendation as an agenda item for the Governor\u2019s meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Amber Lambke\n<ul>\n<li>Agriculture is not just a heritage industry but represents 20% of the US economy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Marge Kilkelly\n<ul>\n<li>Advocates for holding meetings at facilities. It gives the BOA an opportunity to see and experience the challenges and meet the people at the facilities as well.<\/li>\n<li>Marilyn Meyerhans agrees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Nick Smith\n<ul>\n<li>Adds that is important to have staff from the US congressmen and congresswomen\u2019s offices see the facilities as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Dean Carter\n<ul>\n<li>Kennebec County has removed CE from their budget and suspects more counties will follow. These funds account for 4-5% of the CE\u2019s annual budget. (Leaves meeting)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Q &#8211; Sebastian Belle &#8211; What level of the budget is expected at the county level?\n<ul>\n<li>A &#8211; Dean Carter \u2013 About $50k is CE\u2019s ask. CE has 3-4 staffers in Kennebec County which provides partial support for. Also, the budget ask does not account for programming.<\/li>\n<li>Sebastian Belle \u2013 Suggestions to have deeper conversation on this topic at future BOA meetings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Sam Warren\n<ul>\n<li>Updates from Appropriations Committee\n<ul>\n<li>Stat is moving forward with a \u201cContinuing Services Budget\u201d; i.e., flat funding for UMS (reality is that this is a cut)<\/li>\n<li>Governor had given a 4-5% increase to UMS<\/li>\n<li>$8 million is needed to cover new family medical expenses<\/li>\n<li>Part II of budget is coming and UMS will be requesting funds to cover these expenses.<\/li>\n<li>UMS will be calling on BOA in coming weeks and months for advocacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Marge Kilkelly &#8211; Emphasizes the importance of the BOA in times of difficult budget decisions.<\/li>\n<li>Q &#8211; Eric Venturini \u2013 Can you expand on the $8 million for paid family medical leave?\n<ul>\n<li>A \u2013 Sam Warren &#8211; $4 million per year (bi-annual budget)<\/li>\n<li>Q \u2013 Can you share some relevant talking points on the budget issue?\n<ul>\n<li>A &#8211; Sam Warren \u2013 Can in the coming weeks but not now. For quick information, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.edu\/governmental-affairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Government and Community Relations (University of Maine System) page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Q &#8211; Marge Kilkelly \u2013 Are there objections to these recommendations?\n<ul>\n<li>A &#8211; Sebastian Belle\n<ul>\n<li>No. Emphasizes Eric\u2019s concern about the budget being presented to the BOT with the match for MAFES and CE being a challenge. These should be seen as assets of the UMS not challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Announcements<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Lee Hecker\n<ul>\n<li>Witter Center\u2019s new dairy barn is having a grand opening on April 2 at 11:00 am. The invitation was pasted into the group chat on Zoom and sent in an email after the meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Eric Venturini\n<ul>\n<li>Invites BOA members to participate in the Agricultural Council of Maine meeting, particularly upcoming discussions around federal policy concerns.<\/li>\n<li>Also, reiterates the concerns about the match for MAFES and CE being presented as a challenge to the BOT.<\/li>\n<li>Commissioner Beal offers to bring this up early in the discussion.<\/li>\n<li>Q \u2013 When are industry one-paragraph recommendations needed?\n<ul>\n<li>Marge Kilkelly \u2013 1 week ideally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Q \u2013 Marge Kilkelly \u2013 Why can\u2019t we have more meetings?\n<ul>\n<li>Dean Rowland \u2013 George Criner is retiring, and Lee Hecker has taken over that role, but the replacement Assistant Director of MAFES has not been moved forward limiting MAFES ability to accommodate BOA meetings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Eric Venturini\n<ul>\n<li>No Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) are continuing with congress\u2019 current resolution, which is a huge hit to agriculture.<\/li>\n<li>Sam Warren \u2013 10 requests were put in the pipeline from UMS, but none are moving forward now. This included a request for a new Earth, Life, and Health Sciences (ELH) building on campus.<\/li>\n<li>Dean Rowland \u2013 The new ELH building would have replaced Murray Hall, which has structural limitations that inhibit research tasks that need to be completed there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>March 19, 2025 Attendees: Amber Lambke \u2013 Board Member (seat #1), Designee of the University of Maine\u2019s President Donald Marean \u2013 Board Member (seat #2), Designee of the Chancellor of the University of Maine System Amanda Beal \u2013 Board Member (seat #3), Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation &amp; Forestry Commissioner Nick Smith \u2013 Board Member [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[485,13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16893","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-485","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Board of Agriculture Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2025 - Cooperative Extension: Agriculture - University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/2026\/05\/31\/boa-mtg-minutes-march-19-2025\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Board of Agriculture Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2025 - Cooperative Extension: Agriculture - University of Maine Cooperative Extension\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"March 19, 2025 Attendees: Amber Lambke \u2013 Board Member (seat #1), Designee of the University of Maine\u2019s President Donald Marean \u2013 Board Member (seat #2), Designee of the Chancellor of the University of Maine System Amanda Beal \u2013 Board Member (seat #3), Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation &amp; 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