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Students Celebrate National Farm to School Movement

By Rachel Paling Students, teachers, school garden coordinators, and school nutrition staff from Manchester School in RSU 14 along with representatives from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry and the Maine Department of Education participated in a day of activities to celebrate growing, harvesting and eating local food on Monday, Nov. 4.

The event included education about the importance of local food and the relationship schools are developing with local farmers to provide fresh, quality fruits, vegetables, and produce to Maine schools.

Students worked with recently harvested carrots from their school garden to prep, cook, and sample fresh carrot curry soup and carrot muffins.

A fixture at the Manchester School for the past 20 years, the school garden has become a big part of the community providing fresh produce for the school nutrition program, local shelters, as well as students, staff, and community members who provide a helping hand in keeping the garden going.

To optimize the growing season, the garden features a hoop house and raised beds that allow students and school staff to grow fresh produce for almost the entire

year-round. The garden is also rooted in the curriculum, providing a basis for many lessons from science to English.

“The learning continues, even though we’re not out in the soil,” said Stacy Sanborn, 4th grade teacher and School Garden Coordinator. Staff members from the Manchester School wrote grants and utilized local volunteers, and local experts to put the hoop house in place, and it has been a huge success.

It was an exciting day of activities, drawing TV cameras and photographers to capture students happily engaged in chopping, cooking, and learning for the very purpose of celebrating a movement that is quickly gaining across Maine. The Manchester School in Windham is one of the more than 400 Maine schools that participate in a farm-to-school program.

The collaboration between the Department of Education and the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry continues. The two departments are producing a series of public service announcements to showcase how more Maine farms can establish relationships and sell their produce to Maine schools.

For more information about the Farmto-School Program, please visit www. mainefarmtoschoolnetwork.org.

Maine Agriculture in the Classroom is ready for 2020!

Ted Bridge-Koenigsburg, a teacher at Sebago Elementary School, received the 2020 MAITC Teacher of the Year Award from Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Amanda Beal.

Ted teaches Science, Math and Language Arts to fourth and fifth grade students. He was selected for his commitment to using agriculture every year with his students in many different ways. This year they are all making felted shoes from “farm to feet”!

Congratulations Ted! The Plant Something for ME book is ready for the 2020 “Read ME Agriculture” volunteer reading project occurring in March. The sixth book in the Agriculture for ME book series, teaches students about plants and why they are so important. A focus on careers involving plants in our state will increase students’ awareness of job opportunities available. In the wrap-up students are encouraged to plant something themselves. MAITC is currently planning the classroom planting kits to accompany the books. Classrooms and volunteer readers should sign-up early, because supply may be limited. Register through the website www.MaineAgintheClassroom.org or email maitc@maine.gov for more information, or visit the MAITC booth at the 2020 Maine Agricultural Trades Show.

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Maine’s Farms for the Future Program Encourages Participating Farms to Innovate, Plan, and Invest

Happy chickens in new free-range barn added to Apple Creek Farm in Bowdoinham.

In 2019, Maine celebrates nearly 20 years of farm innovation demonstrated by 260 farms across the state. These farms are award recipients of Maine’s Farms for the Future Program (FFF) grant fund, a tool to support the economic vitality of Maine’s natural resources and working landscapes, with a farm focus.

There are two phases of the competitive awards program.

Phase I: Ideas for change — Identifying ways to strength-

en net-worth, and profitability of farm businesses via innovation Farmers competed for and won the Program’s Phase I grant to investigate their ‘ideas for change,’ that might increase the long-term farm profitability and net worth of their agricultural businesses. A mixture of farm-specific

activities helped award recipients better understand the feasibility of their ideas.

Said farm participants of the business planning:

support. To leverage the $25,000, each farm had to invest at least $75,000 in matching funds. Most farms invested more.

Said Phase II award recipients:

“Business planning gave me insight “Without Phase 2 money, we could not into what investments I should make and have built the new facility.” even more importantly, what investments “The Phase 2 grant allowed us to I shouldn’t make.” significantly accelerate our project.”

“The business plan opened our eyes to “Thanks for administering the what we want for our future.”

Program. It has been a huge help to our farm!”

Phase II: Investment support — Leveraging award monies and personal equity to implement change

More than half of the 260 farms won Phase 2 investment

For a list of all Phase 1 and Phase 2 farms, please see: bit. ly/MainesFarmsForThe FutureAwards.

Brick-Oven and café added to Stutzman's Farm Stand and Bakery in Sangerville.

Refrigerated truck purchased and packing and storage Facility built at Circle B Farms in Caribou.

Energy and labor efficient greenhouse added to Whatley Farm in Topsham.

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Maine Towns That are Doing More to Support Local Farms The Voluntary Municipal Farm Support Program (also known as Maine Law M.R.S. Title 7, Chapter 2-B) allows towns to create agricultural conservation easement programs and in exchange provide eligible farms reimbursement of property taxes on farmland and farm buildings for 20 years.

Citizens and elected officials in the towns of Winslow and Monmouth are the first to develop guidelines and adopt ordinances to create similar programs.

Winslow’s Voluntary Municipal Farm Support Program (VMFSP), the first in Maine, was at least four years in the making.

It is a model for other interested towns. The Town Council made history and adopted Ordinance No. 3-2016 on May 9, 2016.

According to Sally Harwood, co-chair of the Winslow Agricultural Commission, “Winslow recognizes that to truly be a

sustainable community, access to food, energy and water are essential. Simply put, ‘No farms. No food.’ Winslow recognizes that farms are essential to our community’s health and success.” Winslow farmer Wayne Hapworth, who has entered the VMFS Program remarked at a meeting with other farmers considering the program, “Of course, the money is helpful, and I will be investing it back into the farm. But what is even more important to me, is that I feel seen and respected as a farmer.”

Monmouth was the first town to use Winslow’s guidelines and application forms to develop its own program and ordinance which won voter approval in June 2018.

Other municipalities are using Winslow’s efforts to better understand how the VMSP might be useful for the farms in their town.

Maine Hemp Program Continues to Grow

2020 will be the fifth year of the Maine Hemp Program.

In 2016 there was only one grower who harvested seed from less than an acre of hemp plants. In 2019 there were 181 license agreements and over 2,000 acres of hemp planted despite the horribly wet spring and delayed planting. The 2019 crop varied tremendously across the state with some growers raising the characteristic mini Christmas tree size plants and others struggling to get their crop to mature in time for harvest. Hemp was grown in every Maine county and the varieties grown seemed to do fine in all parts of the state. Hopefully the 2020 season will bring better weather and help make this new crop a major success for Maine farmers.

If you have questions about growing hemp in Maine, contact the Maine Hemp Program at gary.fish@maine. gov or call 207-287-7545.

Selling Plants?

Selling Selling Plants?

Photos: Mary Yurlina

You need a license for that.

Maine farms steward a variety of working landscapes, and tend to different livestock to provide quality, Maine raised products for customers.

Plants?

Questions and applications: www.maine.gov/hort horticulture@maine.gov You need a 207-287-3891

The growing interest in fiber products, and small ruminants such as goats and sheep, provide product diversification on farms.

There are many events in 2020 that highlight Maine’s diversity of farms. View the Save the Date list on page 19.

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license for that.

*License fee is $25 for most applicants. See website for details.

Questions and applications: www.maine.gov/hort

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Faces of Maine’s Fairs Rhylee Waltman – at the Springfield Fair

Rhylee Waltman is 9 years old and lives in Dexter, Maine. She has been pulling garden tractors for about 4 years. She got started because her uncle used to do it and she thought it looked like a lot of fun, so with support from her parents she got her tractor “Beauty’s Beast,” a Cub Cadet that has been modified to pull in the sport single class which is for single cylinder engines. Her tractor has 16 horsepower and goes 3.5 MPH while pulling the drag! That may sound like a lot of power, but she’s already looking for a bigger more powerful tractor for the Hot Stock class another year.

Riley attends several fairs during the summer to pull, including the Springfield Fair, but aside from pulling tractors she also enjoys bringing her cows to the Dover Fair. She likes hanging out with her friends at the fair and says pulling tractors is really fun. She also plays basketball and softball when she’s not on her tractor.

Tad Hunter – at the Topsham Fair

Tad Hunter became a member of the Topsham Fair in 1980. Tad’s volunteer work, progressed from a setup helper to leading land a team of volunteers passionate about the mission of the fair.

Their team work created important improvements to the agricultural event and fairgrounds.

For the last decade now, Tad has taken on a different role at the fair.

He offers a sawmill demonstration at the fair, teaming up with a chainsaw artist Lumber from the sawmill is crafted into more activities for kids: they include a log cabin, fort, and Viking ship!

Tad and his wife Kathryn (current president of Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs) have been pleased to see so many improvements to the fairgrounds. “The Topsham Fair is a gathering place for a diverse crowd from surrounding communities and those visiting the coast of Maine from away,” Tad said. “We work to offer something for every fairgoer while maintaining the tradition of agricultural fairs.”

If you visit the Topsham Fair, stop by to say hi to Tad! He’ll be the guy covered from head to toe in sawdust, eager to share his hobby, and his love of the agricultural fair!

Highlights from 2019 Maine Fairs & Events Maine’s agricultural fair season begins at the end of spring, and runs throughout the summer. Dozens of fairs across Maine are supported by volunteers and people who seek to provide family friendly activities, and showcase a breadth of agricultural exhibits. Youth programing for Maine 4-Hers and FFA members competing in agricultural competitions and entrepreneurial projects provide a chance to learn more about the responsibilities and teamwork youth develop throughout the year. At many fairs, attendees can see traditional displays of craftsmanship and expertise in the exhibit halls, and find Maine farm products on display. Be sure to visit one of the many fairs in towns across Maine for the 2020 fair season!

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry celebrated Maine’s natural resources in many ways during 2019. Here are just some of the highlights from various events.

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Commissioner Amanda Beal and Maine Department of Corrections Commissioner Randall A. Liberty toured the Bolduc Correctional Facility Farm inside the Maine State Prison in Warren. The food production gardens grew more than 14,000 pounds of food last year, with more than 1,000 pounds donated to local veterans groups and food pantries and the rest used for the on-site salad bar. The facility has a partnership with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension to teach inmates how to grow food sustainability.

Department State Soil Scientist Dave Rocque and other volunteers with Maine’s Environthon program review information for the 2019 Maine Envirothon Championship at the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine Nature Center in Augusta. The annual competition tests teams of students in soils/land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, and wildlife, and a current environmental issue. The Spruce Mountain High School 2019 Envirothon team won the state Championship. They earned a place at the international competition against other teams from the United States, Canada and China. The 2020 championships will be at the University of Nebraska; students will be tested on “Water Resources Management: Local Control and Local Solutions.”

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Agriculture Food and Rural Resources moved into the renovated Deering Building in spring 2019. The Bureau staff have the primary responsibility for animal and plant health, on farm and consumer quality assurance, agricultural product marketing, and partnerships that promote rural educational events. The Bureau is also charged with developing the public understanding of Maine agriculture’s importance to the state's economy, the vitality of rural communities and Maine's quality of life.

Thousands of visitors toured nearly 140 farms across Maine for the 30th anniversary of the Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry’s Open Farm Day. The annual event happens the fourth Sunday in July. Doug Donahue, Balfour Farm visits with kids in the barn of their family dairy farm in Pittsfield, Maine.

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Maine Agriculture: Things to See and Do in Winter Agritourism is a familiar tradition in Maine, offering a chance for people to learn about farming and its importance to local economies. Here are some of the ways you can enjoy winter on a farm while supporting local farmers:

Explore Wintry Trails

The working landscapes of Maine farms preserve open landscapes, offer scenic views, and provide food. When the season changes to winter, several Maine farms open their land to cross country skiers and snowshoers. Many offer groomed trails.

Harris Farm in Dayton offers nearly 25 miles of trails across open fields and through forests. This 500-acre dairy and vegetable farm offers trails ranging from relatively flat beginners' loops to rolling terrain for the more advanced. Some of the trails are open to fat bikes, which they rent on-site.

Snowshoes are available to rent, and there is a hill for sledding.

Five Fields Farm, an apple farm in

Bridgton near the White Mountains, also offers cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Rentals of both are available on-site. Access the Loon Echo Land Trust on Bald Pate Mountain from the farm.

Experienced skiers can make the 20-minute backcountry trek on the ungroomed trail to the summit for spectacular views of numerous ponds and lakes.

Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, on 5,000 acres of farmland, has trails and rents cross country skis, snowshoes and fat bikes. A sledding hill and ice-skating pond round out the fun winter activities.

Smiling Hill Farm, just outside of Portland, offers cross country skiing and rentals. The groomed trails run throughout the farm and terrain is varied.

Go for A Sleigh Ride

High View Farm in Harrison has been in the Winslow family since 1810. When the snow flies, this traditional dairy farm is transformed into a winter wonderland. Guests

Helping Seniors Access Fresh, Local Produce The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) receives a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to fund the Maine Senior FarmShare Program (MSFP). This program provides eligible low-income seniors the opportunity to receive a share (worth $50) of first-quality, fresh, local produce. The produces comes directly from participating farms across Maine who meet and complete program requirements, and provide a variety of Maine produce to share recipients during the growing season.

Maine SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educators Ben and Maddie joined Maine Senior FarmShare Program manager Donna at Goughan's Farm in Caribou in August 2019. They taught a "Harvest Hour" class about choosing and preparing fresh, local produce. These classes provide information to help share recipients get the most value and nutrition from their $50 Senior FarmShares.

are treated to a real over-the-river-and-throughthe-woods experience as they board the sleigh and are pulled through snow covered fields by a team of Belgian draft horses. They stop in the woods for hot chocolate and marshmallows by a roaring fire.

Carousel Horse Farm in Casco also offers group sleigh rides. A driver and a team of horses lead the farm’s six-seat sleigh along a wooded trail out to a back pasture, offering views of Mount Washington.

Goranson Farm in Dresden has a 50-minute loop through the farm’s sleeping vegetable fields, by the banks of the Eastern

River, and along the wood line.

Winterberry Farm in Belgrade is another option for those looking to step back into yesteryear. The farm’s pair of Haflinger horses, Nestor and Ginger, guide guests around the perimeter of the farm in an oldfashioned sleigh built in the 1870s.

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Winter Farmers’ Markets in Maine Market

Address

Details

70 State St, Augusta

Open every Tuesday, 2-5pm, Nov-Apr

50 Cleveland St, Bangor

Open 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, Dec-Apr, 11am-1:30pm

European Market in Bangor

17 Buck St, Bangor

Open every Saturday, 9am-12:30pm, year-round

Bath Farmers’ Market

27 Commercial St, Bath

Open every Saturday, 9am-noon, Nov-Apr

Belfast Farmers’ Market

231 Northport Ave, Belfast

Open every Friday, 9am-1pm, Nov-Mar

11 Sullivan St, Berwick

Open 2nd Sunday of the month, 10am-1:30pm, Nov-Apr

75 Main St, Bethel

Open every Saturday, 10am-12pm, through November

214 Main St, Bridgton

Open every Saturday, 9am-noon, Nov-Mar

14 Main St (Fort Andross Building), Brunswick

Open every Saturday, 9am-12:30pm, Nov-Apr

150 Main St, Waterville

Open every Thursday, 2-5pm, December

186 East Main St, Dover-Foxcroft

Open every other week

Ellsworth Farmers’ Market

142 Main St, Ellsworth

Open every Saturday, 9:30am-12:30pm, through December

Falmouth Winter Farmers’ Market Farmington Winter Farmers’ Market Greater Gorham Winter Farmers’ Market Greenwood Winter Farmers’ Market Hampden Winter Farmers’ Market

191 U.S. Route 1, Falmouth 124 Bridge St, Farmington

Open every Wednesday, 11am-2pm, through November

75 South St, Gorham

Open 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9am-1pm, Nov-Apr

268 N Main St, Greenwood 55 Main Road North, Hampden

Open 1st and 3rd Fridays, 4pm-6pm, Nov-Jan

Kittery Community Market

120 Rogers Rd, Kittery

Open 2nd and 4th Sundays, 10am-2pm, Nov-Feb

Lewiston Winter Farmers’ Market

130 East Ave, Lewiston

Open every Sunday, 9am-noon, Nov-Feb

Lubec Winter Market

44 South St, Lubec

Open every Saturday in December, 1st Saturday Jan-May, 9am-12pm

Brunswick Landing Winter Farmers Market

39 Burbank Ave, Brunswick

Open every Friday, 11am-3pm, Nov-Apr

Orono Farmers’ Market

Asa Adams School, 6 Goodridge Dr, Orono

Every Saturday, 9:am-noon in December. January & February, 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9am-Noon in Asa Adams School Gym, March/April 2nd and 4th back at the municipal lot

Portland Winter Farmers’ Market Saco River Winter Market (Biddeford) Skowhegan Winter Farmers’ Market South Portland Winter Farmers’ Market The Winter Market in Blue Hill York (Gateway) Winter Farmers’ Market The United Farmers’ Market of Maine Wiscasset Waterfront Winter Farmers’ Market

631 Stevens Ave, Portland

Open every Saturday, 9am-1pm, Nov-Apr

40 Main St, Biddeford

Open every Saturday, 9am-1pm, Nov-May

144 Madison Ave, Skowhegan 496 Ocean St, South Portland

Open 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, 10am-1pm, Nov-Apr

48 South St, Blue Hill

Open every Saturday, 9:30am-noon, mid Oct through late May

1 Stonewall Lane, York

Nov 16, 30, Dec 14, Jan 4, 18, Feb 1, 15, Mar 7, 21

18 Spring St, Belfast

Open every Saturday, 9am-2pm, year-round

156 Gardiner Road, Wiscasset

Every Thursday, 2-5pm, Oct-Dec

Augusta Winter Farmers’ Market Bangor Winter Farmers’ Market

Berwick Winter Farmers’ Market Bethel Winter Farmers’ Market Bridgton Winter Farmers’ Market Brunswick Winter Market Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market Dover Cove Winter Farmers Market

Open every Saturday, 10am-1pm, Nov-Jan

Open every Friday, 2-5:30pm, Oct-mid May

Open every Sunday, 10am-2pm, Nov-Apr

What’s in Season in Maine It is winter in Maine. The days are shorter and the temperatures have dropped, but Maine-produced food is a staple you can enjoy year round! Now is a great time to pick up some of your favorite Maine winter ingredients and make a hearty stew, savory soup or classic roast. There are also lots of specialty foods made in Maine perfect for entertaining and curing cabin fever.

Look for Maine-sourced produce and specialty foods at your local grocery store or sign up for a winter CSA. There are also some great locally owned markets and specialty food stores throughout our state. Visiting a Maine winter farmers’ market to stock your pantry can also be lots of fun. Check www.mainefarmersmarkets.org/ winter-markets-2018-2019.

Jimmy DeBiasi, director of programs for the Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets, said, “The warmth and welcoming atmosphere at winter farmers’ markets... is a one-of-a-kind experience. Shopping at farmers’ markets year-round is a great way to eat with the seasons, mixing up your home-cooking and diet throughout the year.

Remember, when you buy from local farms, every food dollar you spend is an investment in the well-being of your community.”

Meats, poultry, milk and fresh eggs, all sourced in Maine, are popular winter staples. Jami Badershall, communications manager for the Maine Dairy & Nutrition Council and Maine Dairy Promotion Board, said, “You can easily find cheese, butter, yogurt, ice cream, kefir and even chocolates made with Maine milk.”

Greenhouse growing has expanded the season for spinach and lettuces, so a variety of fresh greens are available all year long. Vineripened tomatoes grown in Maine can also be found in most grocery stores all four seasons. A number of local growers specialize in cultivated mushrooms, including white button mushrooms, shitakes, oyster mushrooms, and more.

Foods harvested earlier in the year that are well suited to storing further expand Maine’s winter bounty. These include honey, grains, apples, potatoes, root vegetables and winter squash.

Maine is known for its homegrown and homemade specialty foods, and they make holiday entertaining a breeze. Our local cheese makers have drawn the attention of nationally acclaimed restaurants and food lovers throughout the country. There are also fresh-made breads and other baked goods made from Maine grains, including heritage grains, as well as Maine-made beer and wines.

Shop local this season. To learn more, visit www.getrealmaine.com.

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Dairy Improvement Fund Supports Infrastructure Improvements on Maine Dairies About the Fund

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and the Finance Authority of Maine launched the Dairy Improvement Fund (DIF) in 2018. The program offers lowinterest loans for Maine dairies who want to enhance their business.

Meet a DIF Recipient

Heather and Doug Donahue of Balfour Farm in Pittsfield received a DIF loan.

Why did you choose to utilize the Dairy Improvement Fund (DIF)?

Heather: “The primary reason we chose to utilize the DIF program is because of the favorable structure of the program — with flexible repayments terms and a low interest rate, which are not available through traditional commercial lending.”

How did DIF help you realize your farm goals?

Heather: “The DIF loan program has enabled our farm to achieve two major goals: The purchase of a combination cheese vat/pasteurizer has increased efficiency within our work day. We are now able to process larger batches of milk, combining several types of cheese production within one day. This has streamlined and reduced the amount of time required to prepare the milk for cheesemaking. Our previous equipment required us to process multiple batches over several days or within the same day.

“The DIF loan greatly accelerated achieving our goal of reducing the fossil fuels we use on the farm. The DIF loan program allowed us to purchase a 9.7 kW solar system with battery storage that provides most of our power needs for the farm. The generator use has been reduced by about 85%.”

Learn more: www.maine.gov/dacf/ard/grants/dairy-improvement-fund.

Keeping Maine’s Bee Population Healthy Did you know there are nearly 1,200 registered beekeepers in Maine who collectively manage over 10,000 hives? The DACF Apiary Program works with beekeepers to prevent the introduction and/or spread of regulated honey bee diseases, parasites, and undesirable genetic material in Maine.

For the past three seasons, beekeepers have reported their losses and management practices via an online survey administered by the DACF Apiary Program. During that time honey bee hive losses ranged from 43.445.2%. Varroa mites and their associated viruses were the number one reported causes of winter hive mortality in 2016/17 and 2018/19. It was the second reported cause in the 2017/18 survey.

The most effective technique for controlling varroa is using an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach. IPM is a decision-making process that uses a combination of techniques to suppress pests. These techniques include monitoring pest populations, making treatment decisions based on monitoring results, using a combination of controls to reduce pest populations, and evaluating the effectiveness of controls.

Beekeepers using this approach to control varroa mites have lower hive

Weights and Measures Laboratory Equipment

from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry’s Maine Metrology Laboratory Metrology, the science of weights and measures, helps businesses meet accuracy requirements of their industry measurement standards for customers. Maine’s state lab services and calibrates across the state!  Modern calibration tools certify accuracy of measurements in many familiar places such as the fuel pump.  W & L Egurley equal arm balance circa 1960. Used in the comparison and calibration of large mass weights for industry and regulatory compliance.

PHOTO BY MICHELLE PETERS

loses than those who do not.

In 2018, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, the DACF was awarded funding from the Northeastern IPM Center for a project titled “A Varroa Mite IPM Program for New England Honey Beekeepers.” The funding allowed the DACF Apiary Program to distribute free mite wash monitoring jars (over 1,000 to date) and provide IPM varroa training to beekeepers across the state of Maine.

 Circa 1955 small mass weight kit.

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Promoting Maine Agriculture Across the State, Country and the Globe!

More than 20 Maine producers attended promotional showcases to expand exports of products grown in Maine or produced using Maine ingredients in recent years.

Maine companies and products are on display for regional, national and international customers who seek the quality items Maine businesses provide.

Save the Dates!

79th Maine Agricultural Trades Show

January 14, 15, 16, 2020 Augusta Civic Center, Augusta Maine MAINE MAPLE SUNDAY® — March 22, 2020 • Always the fourth Sunday in March! • Statewide MAINE FLOWER SHOW — March 25-29, 2020 • Portland, Maine READ ME, MAINE AG IN THE CLASSROOM — March • Statewide NEW ENGLAND LIVESTOCK EXPO (NELE) — May • Windsor Fairgrounds MAINE FIBER FROLIC — June • Windsor Fairgrounds MAINE AGRICULTURAL FAIR SEASON — June through October • Statewide 31ST OPEN FARM DAY – July 26, 2020 • Always the fourth Sunday in July! • Statewide

 Maine food businesses at America’s Food & Beverage Show. It is one of 8 annual events supported by the Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to help more Maine products reach more customers.

MAINE BUILDING EXHIBITION AT THE BIG E! — September 18 – October 4, 2020 • West Springfield, Mass.

OPEN WINERY DAY — September • Statewide MAINE CHEESE FESTIVAL — September 13, 2020 • Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery OPEN CREAMERY DAY — October 11, 2020 • Statewide Learn more about these events and many more that celebrate Maine agriculture at

www.getrealmaine.com

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Plan your trip to the 79th Annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show!

The annual tradition brings together a breadth of Maine agriculture to network, learn and celebrate!

The three-day event at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine features a trades show and exhibition, conference sessions, and presentations—all agriculturally focused.

TRADES SHOW EXHIBITS EXHIBITOR NAME

BOOTH # EXHIBITOR NAME

TRADES SHOW EXHIBITS ARE LOCATED IN THE AUDITORIUM AND LOBBY ON FIRST FLOOR  MEETINGS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE LOCATED IN RESPECTIVE ROOMS. FOR LIST OF SCHEDULED MEETINGS AND ROOMS, PLEASE SEE PAGES 6-11.

THE FULL AND UPDATED SCHEDULE IS ONLINE AT WWW.MAINE.GOV/DACF/AGTRADESSHOW. YOU CAN ALSO FIND INFORMATION AT THE SHOW. PLEASE CHECK EVENT SIGNAGE DURING THE SHOW FOR UPDATES.

EXHIBITOR NAME

BOOTH # EXHIBITOR NAME

Maine AgrAbility—UMaine Cooperative Extension..................................................... 50

BOOTH #

New England Farmers Union.................... 59 New England Galloway Group.................. 18

BOOTH #

Maine Agricultural Mediation Program..... 47

Anderson Group.......................................... 26

Fedco Seeds, Inc.......................................... 10

Maine Agriculture in The Classroom...........

Lobby‐1

Arthur Carroll Insurance Agency............. 65

Feed Commodities International.............. 68

Maine Antique Tractor Club..................... 16

Austin Associates, P.A............................... 38

Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)....... 40

Maine Aquaculture Association............... 42

Bartlettyarns, Inc........................................ 88

Forestry/Maine Forest Service............. MFS

Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs..... 20

BCM Environmental and Land Law, PLLC .......79

Frazer Insurance Agency........................... 67

Casella Organics......................................... 69

G.B Equipements Inc.................................... 1

Maine Association of Conservation Districts........................................................ 23

CDL USA Inc.................................................. 2

GEA.............................................................. 77

Maine Beef Producers Association........... 53

SCORE Maine.............................................. 39

Central Petroleum Company (Cen‐Pe‐Co Lubricants).................................................. 30

Gerald Foss And Sons Inc.......................... 24

Maine Cheese Guild.................................... 55

Scythe Supply................................................ 9

Maine Dairy Industry Association........... 57

Suga Country Products.............................. 34

Coastal Enterprises, Inc (CEI)................... 41

Gold Star Feed and Grain.......................... 64 Good Shepherd Food Bank—Mainers Feeding Mainers......................................... 22

Maine Dairy Promotion Board.................. 56

Dairy One..................................................... 63 Eastern Maine Development Corporation......43

Ground Perfection Specialists..................... 3

Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry

Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE)....................................... 51

Energy Panel Structures, Inc..................... 14

Hammond Tractor...................................... 71

Maine Farm Bureau................................... 60

Farm Credit East......................................... 37

Hannaford Supermarkets, Inc................... 21

Maine Farmland Trust............................... 44

Farmers Draft Horse, Mule and Pony Club....17

Ingraham Equipment Co............................ 25

Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets...... 82

Farm Family/American National Insurance..................................................... 48

Janet’s Ag Tours......................................... 46

Maine Grain Alliance................................. 61

Johnnys Selected Seeds................................ 8

Maine Grains, Inc....................................... 89

J. S. Woodhouse Co., Inc............................ 75

Maine Landscape & Nursery Association/ Ornamental Horticulture........................... 29

Union Farm Equipment............................ 27

Mainely Nu Pulse........................................ 49

University of Maine Cooperative Extension .........95

Kent Nutrition Group................................. 66 Kids Activity Area Kimball Midwest......................................... 33 Kramer’s Inc................................................ 76 KUBOTA CORP........................................... 72 Kuhn North America.................................. 73 Leader Evaporator...................................... 36 Ledgeway Farm........................................... 87 Legal Food Hub........................................... 80 Living Acres................................................ 28 Luce’s Meats and Luce’s Maple Syrup...... 84

Maine Maple Producers Assoc.................. 90 Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA)................................ 45

Nutrien Ag Solutions.................................. 13 OESCO Inc..................................................... 4 Organic Valley/Cropp Cooperative.......... 62 Paris Farmers Union.................................... 6 Pen‐Bay Tractor.......................................... 70 Revision Energy.......................................... 12 Rimol Greenhouse Systems....................... 11

The Maine Sustainable Agriculture Association (MESAS)................................. 52 The New England Emu Association......... 35 Trust to Conserve Northeast Forestlands (Master Logger............................................ 78 UMaine Cooperative Extension/Crop Insurance Education.................................. 94 United Farmer Veterans of Maine............ 58 University of Maine—Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture.......................... 96

Maine Pork Producers................................ 83

University of Maine—School of Food and Agriculture.................................................. 97

Maine Sheep Breeder’s Association.......... 86

USDA Farm Service Agency and NRCS...... 92

Maine State Beekeepers Association........ 91

USDA Rural Development.......................... 93

Maine State Grange.................................... 15

Waterman Farm Machinery Co. Inc......... 74

Maine State Harness Racing Commission......19

Wellscroft Fence Systems, LLC................... 7

Maine Tree Farm Committee.................... 81

Windy Hill Restoration.............................. 31

Maine Winery Guild................................... 54

Wood Mizer.................................................. 32

Misty Acres Alpaca Farm.......................... 85

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You’re Invited to the Annual Maine Ag Trades Show The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) invites you to the annual Maine Ag Trades Show. The show occurs at the Augusta Civic Center:

∙ Tuesday, January 14 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ∙ Wednesday, January 15 — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ∙ Thursday 16 — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A Unique and Important Event

For nearly 80 years, the Maine Agricultural Trades Show has been the single destination to showcase the breadth and value of Maine agriculture—and the people who work year-round to support it.

Each winter, thousands of attendees save the dates so they can network, plan and learn. Meeting and exhibition spaces offer chances to ask questions of the experts, to research current topics, and to plan important purchases. The show is a combination of exhibit booths and conference sessions focusing on Maine agriculture.

Collaborative Information Sharing

Attendees are familiar with the networking and planning routine of the Maine Ag Trades Show: much of the conference por-

tion of the show is grass-roots. Maine agricultural organizations and service providers host much of the show’s three days of workshops, presentations, and resources. Meetings are a common occurrence as members plan yearly activities and connect on trends and ideas. While the Department plans the show logistics, promotions and some educational programming, the collaboration between producers, service providers and organizations is crucial to helping farmers obtain important information.

During the conference session of the show, a variety of meetings, some multiday tracks, and some single day offerings are available for those interested in learning more about the many topics that relate to agricultural production in Maine. These topics range from beginning farming and business management, to marketing, production techniques, and meet and greets with organizations who aim to support Maine farmers, and highlight current trends about agriculture and natural resources in Maine.

There are more than 20 training and certification credits during sessions all

three days of the show to help those who work in agriculture stay up-to-date and information about quality standards and best practices. Attendees who plan to partake in conference sessions should know that some may require or encourage preregistration and a fee to attend—attendees can learn how to do that online at the trades show webpage. Other sessions may not require it, and like the auditorium section, are free to attend.

(See diagram of the tentative schedule, and locations of meeting spaces, along with some session descriptions for reference.)

Familiar Traditions

Every year, the show brings people together to celebrate common appreciations for agriculture, and the role of agriculture in Maine’s heritage and future.

As usual, more than 100 exhibit booths will feature displays in the main auditorium. The booths feature tools, equipment, agricultural business services, Maine farm products and organizations who work to support and promote their memberships and sectors, and those who offer marketing and technical assistance for agriculture.

Returning this year is the Resource Room. It is a place where attendees can attend informal question and answer sessions with Department staff. Importantly, it’s a place where Department staff can connect with the public to listen and assist with obtaining information about agriculture.

A room block returns after its debut last year. This year, it offers expanded local accommodations for attendees who want to stay in the area overnight.

What’s New for 2020

Managing each annual show requires balancing many interests. This includes expanding efforts to host different meetings and building out the conference sessions while finding adequate space to accommodate the popularity of the show.

This year show attendees will see both the new and the familiar in the auditorium, which is free and open to the public to attend.

One change is a new layout of the main auditorium for the 2020 show. The presentation stage will be in a central location. Foot traffic will flow in a different direction than past years, and two infor-

MEETINGS & PRESENTATIONS: TUESDAY, JAN. 14

ANDROSCOGGIN/ AROOSTOOK ROOMS

9 AM 10 AM 11 AM

3 PM 4 PM 5 PM

WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program Bureau of Agriculture Resource Room

1 PM PFAS Info Panel

FRANKLIN ROOM

HANCOCK ROOM

KENNEBEC/ PENOBSCOT ROOMS

KNOX ROOM

LINCOLN/OXFORD ROOMS

PISCATAQUIS / SAGADAHOC ROOMS

Maine Farm Bureau

Food Safety for Produce Farms Session

12 PM

2 PM

CUMBERLAND ROOM

Maine Winery Guild

Maine Milk Commission Meeting

Maine Cheese Guild

Paris Farmers Union /IBA

Maine Board of Pesticides Control: Applicator Recertification Training

Beginning Farmer Resource Network Meeting Room

SCORE

Maine ESE Trustees Meeting

MOFGA

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mation booths will be at the center of the auditorium. (See maps of the show on page 5 for reference.)

Moving the presentation stage is a change that is a direct response to attendee and exhibitor feedback. The stage is a place where the story of agriculture is told. Attendees of all ages will enjoy presentations that range from culinary demonstrations featuring Maine ingredients, to learning more about agriculture from Maine’s farmers.

The tradition of touring exhibit booths will continue as the auditorium remains an important place to see and meet people who support agriculture.

Event greeters and multiple information booths are setup to help guide attendees to areas and topics of interest—be sure to visit one at the show if you have questions during the show and need assistance.

Join us for the show

You’re invited to use this guide as inspiration to plan your trip to the show and view schedules of events planned to date. You can view the most up-to-date information online at www.maine.gov/dacf/agtradesshow.

Plan Your Trip

to the 79th annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show!

Important tips and reminders: Before and during the show: • Visit www.maine.gov/dacf/agtradesshow for the most up-to-date schedules and event news. You can plan ahead and find a map of exhibits, a detailed schedule, and subscribe to event news.

• The event is free and open to the public. Some of the conference sessions require pre-registration and payment to attend. Be sure to check the listings, and sign-up before reservation spaces for conference sessions fills.

• Staying overnight in the area? There are several available room blocks available at local hotels. They are listed on the event webpage.

• Follow along on social media: bit.ly/ATS2020FacebookEvent

At the show: • Sometimes schedules change, or you might need some assistance to find conference sessions. There is signage at the show, and you can visit one of the greeter stations at the main and north entries.

• Visit the Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resource’s Resource Room to gather information and meet Bureau staff.

• Stop in the auditorium to meet with exhibitors who offer a variety of resources, information and products about Maine agriculture.

• Visit the demonstration stage in the center of the auditorium to hear presentations about the importance of Maine agriculture, hear from farmers, and watch culinary demonstrations featuring local ingredients.

We invite you to stop by the

SOMERSET ROOM

WALDO ROOM

WASHINGTON/ FT. WESTERN YORK ROOMS ROOM

ARNOLD ROOM

HOWARD ROOM

at the 2020 Maine Ag Trades Show!

9 AM 10 AM 11 AM

Farming With Carnivores

MOFGA

1 PM

3 PM 4 PM 5 PM

Each day at the presentation stage in the center of the auditorium, the audience can listen and learn as presenters discuss agriculture topics, and showcase recipes through culinary demonstrations about Maine food ingredients.

Nutrient Management Program Training

12 PM

2 PM

Demonstration Stage

Maine Sustainable Ag Society

Maine Board of Pesticides, Pesticide Applicator Exam Training for Growers

Maine Christmas Tree Assoc.

Meeting

Maine Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Assoc.

Day 1

Featured presentations and organizations: • 4-H PUBLIC SPEAKING—The 4-H Public Speaking team from the state of Maine • FARMER STORIES—Listen to several segments where farmer and producer panelists share their experiences in Maine agriculture • INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) PROTECTION AVAILABLE and how it relates to agriculture • MAINE BEEF PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION AND CHEF ROB DUMAS CULINARY DEMONSTRATION • MAINE DAIRY PROMOTION BOARD CULINARY DEMONSTRATION • MAINE SENIOR FARMSHARE PROGRAM — HARVEST HOUR — Culinary demonstration and nutrition workshop • TRUST TO CONSERVE NORTHEAST FORESTLANDS—Harvest Planning information Check out a detailed schedule and updated list of events online at www.maine.gov/dacf/agtradesshow.

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MEETINGS & PRESENTATIONS: WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15

ANDROSCOGGIN/ AROOSTOOK ROOMS

CUMBERLAND ROOM

FRANKLIN ROOM

HANCOCK ROOM

Maine Farm Bureau

Food Safety for Produce Farms Session

9 AM 10 AM

Baskets to Pallets Day 1

New England Farmers Union

11 AM 12 PM 1 PM

Sodexo: Maine Course

2 PM 3 PM 4 PM

Bureau of Agriculture Resource Room

Baskets to Pallets Day 1

5 PM 6 PM

Maine Senior Farm Share Program

KENNEBEC/ PENOBSCOT ROOMS

KNOX ROOM

Maine Board of Pesticides Control: Applicator Recertification Training

USDA Rural Development USDA Farm Service Agency

WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program

USDA/AMS/ Specialty Crops Market

New England Emu Association Meeting

Maine State Beekeepers Meeting

Beginning Farmer Resource Network Meeting Room

LINCOLN/OXFORD ROOMS

Beginning Farmer Resource Network Presentation Series Day 1

PISCATAQUIS ROOM

Maine State Florists’ Growers’ Assoc.

Class in morning, industry topics in afternoon

After training: Board of Pesticides Control Meeting, Forum for Growers and updates Maine Sheep Breeders Assoc.

Meeting

Earning Continuing Education Credits at the Show attendees who work in agriculture have multiple opportunities to receive continuing education credits. These credits are overseen by staff of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry’s Board of Pesticides Control, and Nutrient Management Programs.

Credit Options for Pesticide Applicators Pesticides can be important tools which, in the hands of an informed applicator, offer many potential benefits. But pesticides can also pose risks if improperly used. That's why the Maine Board of Pesticides Control (BPC) works hard to help people outsmart pests by arming them with the best available pest management science. At the Maine Ag Trades Show, applicators can take their licensing exam and attend continuing education training. Here is a

Wednesday

list of qualifying sessions to date, check www.thinkfirstspraylast.org for more information.

Location: Maine Christmas Tree

Tuesday

Topics:

Kennebec/Penobscot Rooms, main building first floor

• Board of Pesticides Updates—rule changes, applications in the rain

Topics:

Applicator examination training is in the Fort Western Room, first floor, north wing

Location: Maine Board of Pesticides, Kennebec/Penobscot Rooms, main building first floor

Topics:

Association Sessions, Arnold Room, north wing first floor

• Christmas Tree Diseases

Location: MOFGA Sessions, Washington/

• Bt Corn Update

York, Piscataquis/Penobscot, main building second floor

• Pest Management Begins When You Buy the Seeds

Topics:

• Weeds and Weeds, Management in a Changing Climate

• Organic Disease and Prevention for Ruminants

• Board of Pesticides Update • Controlling Weeds in Pasture

• New Pests on The Block

Location: Maine Board of Pesticides,

• PPE Checking for Exposure • Fumigation • Board of Pesticides Update

Location: Maine Woodland Owners,

Augusta/Capital/Pine Tree Rooms, second floor north wing

Topics: • Forest Pests • Invasive Plants • Climate Change

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SAGADAHOC ROOM

SOMERSET ROOM

9 AM

United Farmer Veterans of Maine

10 AM

SCORE

The Maine Connection: Local Grower and Producer Networking

By Hannaford

11 AM

Maine Grass Farmers Network

Going to a Trade Show

12 PM 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM

Mane Beef Producers Assoc.

Meeting

Maine Food and Grocers Producer’s Assoc.

WALDO ROOM

WASHINGTON/YORK ROOMS

Maine Maple Producers Association Meeting

Nutrient Management Program Training

FT. WESTERN ROOM

ARNOLD/HOWARD ROOMS

AUGUSTA/CAPITOL/ PINE TREE ROOMS

Maine Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Assoc.

Day 2

Maine State Pomological Society Annual Meeting

Maine Woodland Owners Annual Meeting and Forestry Forum

Revision Energy

4 PM 5 PM 6 PM

Maine Highland Cattle Assoc.

Meeting

Kennebec County Extension Annual Meeting

Maine Ag Trades Show Topics: Location: Maine Pomological Society, Ar-

• Greenhouse Pests

nold/Howard Rooms, first floor north wing

• Pesticides and Pollinators

Topics:

• Climate Change and Pests

• Weather and Pest Management

• Insect Pest Management

Location: Maine State Florist and Growers

Credit Options for Nutrient Management Program Planners

Association, Piscataquis Room, second floor main building

Topics: • Maine Plant Pest Update

Thursday Location: Maine Board of Pesticides, Kennebec/Penobscot Rooms, main building first floor

Maine’s Nutrient Management Program is overseen by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Nutrient Management Program. The focus is on proactive management to obtain proper storage, management and utilization of farm nutrients. The aim is to help farmers steward agricultural land and manage quantities, source, timing, and methods of nutrient application.

Trainees may be certified as nutrient management planners and are licensed by the Program, who may develop and approve Nutrient Management Plans. A list of certified planners is available from the Nutrient Management Office, which also assists farmers and communities understand the requirements of the plans throughout the state. There are two days of certification sessions. Each talk is 60 minutes and qualifies for 1 Nutrient Management Recertification Credit. They may qualify for 1 CCA/CpAg Credit.

Discuss Tools for Climate Adaptation in Dairy Systems

Wednesday • Thinking About Creating or Expanding a Farm Field? Learn Why You Should Make Sure You Know What the SiteSpecific Soils and Hydrology Are Before You Begin Clearing • Challenges, Opportunities, and Potential Solutions Related to Irrigation of Potatoes and Hemp in Maine

Tuesday

• Will We be Growing Potatoes and Barley in 2065?

• Compost Microbiomes and Pathogen Reduction for the Farmer

• Biology, Methods, and Systems for Composting Food and Other Residuals, and the Process/Components Required for the Development of a Compost Management Plan

• Managing Agricultural Soils with High Phosphorus Levels in Maine • A Curriculum Designed for Teaching Farmers and Service Providers to

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MEETINGS & PRESENTATIONS: THURSDAY, JAN. 16

ANDROSCOGGIN/ AROOSTOOK ROOMS

9 AM 10 AM 11 AM 12 PM

CUMBERLAND ROOM

Groundwater Basics Presentation

FRANKLIN ROOM Maine Farm Bureau

Solar Panels on Farmland Q and A

Agritourism Opportunities: Bureau of Ag & DECD

Bureau of Agriculture Resource Room

Maine Farm to School Network

HANCOCK ROOM

3 PM

KNOX ROOM

DACF QAR Licensing Basics

Food Safety for Produce Farms Session

1 PM 2 PM

KENNEBEC/ PENOBSCOT ROOMS

Maine Nutrition Council: Berry Health Benefits

LINCOLN/OXFORD ROOMS

PISCATAQUIS / SAGADAHOC ROOMS

Kent Feed Seminar Maine Pork Producers Meeting Maine Board of Pesticides Control: Applicator Recertification Training

Beginning Farmer Resource Network Meeting Room

Maine Rabbit Breeders Association

Maine Farm to Sea Cooperative

Maine Federation of Farmers Markets Annual Convention

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SOMERSET ROOM

WALDO ROOM

WASHINGTON/YORK ROOMS

FT. WESTERN ROOM

ARNOLD/HOWARD ROOMS

AUGUSTA ROOM

PINE TREE ROOM

Baskets to Pallets Day 2

Beginning Farmer Resource Network Presentation Series Day 2

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)

9 AM Maine Senior Farm Share Program

10 AM 11 AM 12 PM 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM

Maine Made: Wholesale 101 and Product Pitches

WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Maine Federation of Farmers Markets Annual Convention

Hemp Farming Seminar

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