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Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Press Releases

145 Press Releases
  • Published on October 14, 2026 - 07:18 GMT

    CANCELLED: Maine Harness Racing Commission Public Meeting

    Division / Program: Maine Harness Racing Commission Date: October 20, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine OR Microsoft Teams Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing Join Contact Name: Shane Bacon Contact …

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  • Published on October 14, 2026 - 00:24 GMT

    Live Stakes Demonstration in Unity, ME

    Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service Date: October 26, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Location: Unity, ME (full address will be shared with those who register) Event Type: Workshop/Training Join the Waldo County Soil and Water Conservation District, …

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  • Published on October 12, 2026 - 04:51 GMT

    Live Staking Workshop - Thomaston

    Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service Date: November 9, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Riverview Hayfields Preserve, St George Rd, South Thomaston, ME 04858, USA Event Type: Workshop/Training Join Georges River Land Trust in partnership with the …

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  • Published on October 4, 2026 - 10:34 GMT

    Haunted Tides at Reid State Park!

    Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands Date: October 17, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM Location: 375 Seguinland Rd, Georgetown, ME State Park: Reid Event Type: Special Event Join us at Reid State Park for Haunted Tides, a family-friendly evening celebrating the …

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  • Published on October 3, 2026 - 07:46 GMT

    50 Years of Woodlot Management - Embden

    Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service Date: October 10, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Property of Robert Donovan, 547 Dunbar Hill Road, Embden Event Type: Workshop/Training Please join Upper Kennebec Valley chapter leader and Maine Forest …

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  • Published on October 3, 2026 - 07:46 GMT

    Maine Forest Service report highlights effectiveness of forestry practices that protect water quality

    October 1, 2026 AUGUSTA, Maine, October 1, 2026 - A new Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Maine Forest Service (MFS) report underscores the effectiveness of environmentally friendly practices during timber harvesting. Released Oct. 1 …

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  • Published on October 2, 2026 - 13:16 GMT

    Invasive Plant Workshop - Augusta

    Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service Date: October 6, 2026 Time: 10:15 AM - 3:15 PM Location: Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St., Augusta - Education Barn Event Type: Workshop/Training Join Kennebec County Soil and Water Conservation District (KCSWCD) in …

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  • Published on October 2, 2026 - 13:16 GMT

    LUPC Public Hearing on SP4103 - General Public Comment Session

    Division / Program: Land Use Planning Commission Date: October 13, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Eustis Community Building, 84 Main St., Village of Stratton, Eustis Event Type: Public Comment Contact Name: Tim Carr Contact Phone: 207-592-4129 Contact Email …

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  • Published on October 2, 2026 - 13:16 GMT

    LUPC Commission Site Visit for SP4103

    Division / Program: Land Use Planning Commission Date: October 13, 2026 Time: 1:30 PM Location: Across from 44 Mountain Rd, Coplin Plantation Event Type: Special Event Contact Name: Tim Carr Contact Phone: 207-592-4129 Contact Email: tim.carr@maine.gov If …

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  • Published on September 30, 2026 - 05:04 GMT

    Specialty Crop Block Grant Open for Applications

    September 22, 2026 The 2027 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) Phase I Grant Opportunity Request for Applications is now open. Applications are due by October 30, 2026, at noon 12:00 p.m. EST. Please review the Request for Applications (RFA) before …

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  • Published on September 29, 2026 - 09:11 GMT

    Fryeburg Fair

    Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development Date: October 4, 2026 - October 11, 2026 Location: Fryeburg, Maine Event Type: Fair Maine's largest agricultural fair. Beautiful setting in prime foliage season. Exhibit halls, museum, harness racing …

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  • Published on September 29, 2026 - 09:11 GMT

    Autumn Adventure at Bradbury Mountain State Park

    Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands Date: October 3, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: 528 Hallowell Road, Pownal, ME 04069 State Park: Bradbury Mountain Event Type: Special Event Spend the day celebrating the beauty of fall in Maine at Bradbury …

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  • Published on September 28, 2026 - 12:23 GMT

    Tree Farm Inspecting Forester Training

    Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service Date: October 2, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: 535 Civic Center Dr, 535 Civic Center Dr, Augusta, ME 04330 Event Type: Workshop/Training Join us for a Maine Tree Farm Inspecting Forester Training. This …

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  • Published on September 27, 2026 - 11:51 GMT

    Swan Lake State Park Live Stake Workshop -Swanville

    Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service Date: September 30, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Swan Lake State Park, Swanville, ME Event Type: Workshop/Training Live staking uses dormant cuttings from native trees and shrubs that quickly develop roots …

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  • Published on September 27, 2026 - 11:51 GMT

    Conservation Stewardship Simplified: Native Pollinators Support - Seed Bombs & Field Tour

    Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service Date: September 29, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Event Type: Workshop/Training Join Maine Tree Farm, Maine Forest Service, and Tree Farmers Larry & Barbara Beauregard for seed bomb building, pizza, and a …

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  • Published on September 27, 2026 - 11:51 GMT

    Emerald Ash Borer Update - Solon

    Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service Date: September 28, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Parkman Hill Farm, 380 Parkman Hill Road, Solon Event Type: Workshop/Training The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and Somerset …

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  • Published on September 27, 2026 - 11:50 GMT

    Cumberland Fair

    Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development Date: September 27, 2026 - October 3, 2026 Location: Cumberland Ctr, Maine Event Type: Fair Large exhibit halls, midway and livestock exhibits. Animal pull events and harness racing. Related Website

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  • Published on September 26, 2026 - 05:03 GMT

    Fingerprints of the Forest. At Cobscook Bay State Park

    Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands Date: September 26, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township. Meet at the playground. State Park: Cobscook Bay Event Type: Nature Exploration Learn about the trees of Maine and create your …

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  • Published on September 25, 2026 - 22:15 GMT

    Board of Pesticides Control Meeting

    Division / Program: Board of Pesticides Control Date: October 2, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Online and Deering Building, Room 101, 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/php/pesticides/meetings. …

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  • Published on September 25, 2026 - 05:25 GMT

    LSOG Work Group Meeting #6 - Final review and feedback

    Division / Program: Late-Successional and Old-Growth Forest Conservation Strategies Work Group Date: October 16, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine OR Zoom Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing …

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