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Open Farm Day
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 27, 2025
Location: Statewide
Event Type: Special Event
We celebrate Maine agriculture year-round, and Open Farm Day is an extra special day to visit a farm and discover more ways to enjoy farm products year-round! Maine's Open Farm Day gives visitors the chance to explore host farms throughout the state on the fourth Sunday in July rain or shine. Please visit RealMaine.com to learn more about this special invitation to see Maine agriculture where it happens, get tips for a good visit, and find a list of participating farms.
Contact Email: ACFOpenFarmDay@maine.gov
Website: https://www.realmaine.com/
Houlton Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 11, 2025 - July 13, 2025
Location: Houlton, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A small fair featuring livestock, crafts, midway and state entertainment.
Website: http://www.houltonfair.org/
Ossipee Valley Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 10, 2025 - July 13, 2025
Location: South Hiram, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Old-fashion fair, unique exhibit halls, lots of livestock, midway, drag racing and animal pull events.
Website: http://www.ossipeevalleyfair.com/
Waterford World's Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 18, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Location: North Waterford, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A small family oriented agricultural fair, featuring local vendors, entertainment and livestock. Old MacDonald's Barn full of animals to touch, outside stage with local talent, demonstrations & livestock exhibits
Website: http://www.waterfordworldsfair.org/
Pittston Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: June 19, 2025 - June 22, 2025
Location: Pittston, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Small, family-oriented country fair. Midway, animal pulling events, children's games, Strawberry Festival.
Website: http://www.pittstonfair.com/
Bangor State Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 24, 2025 - August 2, 2025
Location: Bangor, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A family fair featuring a midway, animal exhibits, crafts, and commercial exhibits.
Website: https://www.bangorstatefair.com/
Northern Maine Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 26, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Location: Presque Isle, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large family fair, lots of rides and exhibits, horse pulling, harness racing, tractor pulling, demo derby.
Website: http://www.northernmainefairgrounds.com/
Monmouth Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: June 25, 2025 - June 28, 2025
Location: Monmouth, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A small family agricultural fair with midway, animal exhibits, crafts and animal pull events.
Website: http://www.monmouthfair.com/
Skowhegan State Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 7, 2025 - August 16, 2025
Location: Skowhegan, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A large agricultural fair featuring a huge midway, animal exhibits, crafts, commercial exhibits, flower show, animal pull events and harness racing.
Website: http://www.skowheganstatefair.com
Union Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 30, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Location: Union, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A large family fair famous for the annual State of Maine Wild Blueberry Festival. Large midway, crafts, animal pull events, harness racing.
Website: http://www.unionfair.org/
Acton Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 21, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Location: Acton, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Outstanding exhibits, 4-H, livestock exhibit, flower show, animal pull events, midway
Website: http://www.actonfair.net/
Piscataquis Valley Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 21, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Location: Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Agricultural exhibits, milking parlor, homemade ice cream, crafts, midway, mechanical pulling, demo derbies, animal pulling and stage shows.
Website: http://www.piscataquisvalleyfair.com/
Windsor Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 23, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Location: Windsor, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A large, progressive fair with extensive agricultural, art/crafts exhibits. Large midway, animal pull events, harness racing and mechanical pulling.
Website: http://www.windsorfair.com/
Blue Hill Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Location: Blue Hill, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Great country fair, midway, exhibits, non-pari-mutuel racing, animal pull events, entertainment.
Website: http://www.bluehillfair.com/
Springfield Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: June 12, 2025 - June 15, 2025
Location: Springfield, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Stage shows, animal and mechanical pulling, antique autos, midway, livestock exhibits.
Website: http://www.thespringfieldfair.com/
Harmony Free Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 29, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Location: Harmony, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Free Admission, Free Parking, Stage Shows, Animal and Mechanical Pulling, Midway, Demo Derby, Livestock and Exhibit Hall.
Website: https://harmonyfreefair.weebly.com/
Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 4, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Location: Clinton, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Clinton Family oriented agricultural fair with animal and mechanical pulling utstanding midway, exhibit halls, stage entertainment and woodsmen contest.
Website: https://clintonlionsagfair207.com/
Litchfield Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 5, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Location: Litchfield, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Country fair with large midway, agricultural exhibits, livestock, animal pull events. Historical fair museum.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/litchfieldfair/
Oxford County Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 10, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Location: Oxford, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Livestock shows, animal pull events, midway, crafts, exhibits, and a new harness race track.
Website: http://www.oxfordcountyfair.com/
New Portland Lion's Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 12, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Location: New Portland, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Midway, exhibit hall, animal and mechanical pulling, crafts, livestock exhibits, woodsmen day, stage shows.
Website: http://www.newportlandlionsfair.com/
Farmington Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 14, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Location: Farmington, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large midway, exhibit halls, livestock exhibits, animal pull events, harness racing, demolition derby.
Website: https://www.farmingtonfair.org
Common Ground Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 19, 2025 - September 22, 2025
Location: Unity, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A celebration of rural life, demonstrations, Maine-Organic produced foods and crafts as well as livestock exhibits.
Website: http://www.mofga.org/The-Fair
Cumberland Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 21, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Location: Cumberland Ctr, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large exhibit halls, midway and livestock exhibits. Animal pull events and harness racing.
Website: http://www.cumberlandfair.com
Fryeburg Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 28, 2025 - October 5, 2025
Location: Fryeburg, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Maine's largest agricultural fair. Beautiful setting in prime foliage season. Exhibit halls, museum, harness racing and livestock shows.
Website: http://www.fryeburgfair.org/
Topsham Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 3, 2025 - August 9, 2025
Location: Topsham, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Agricultural exhibits, animal pull events, 4-H, crafts, midway and harness racing.
Website: http://www.topshamfair.net
Washington County Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 23, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Event Type: Fair
Videographer and Video Editor(s)
Bureau / Program: Maine Conservation Corps
Date:
Location: MCC Office in Augusta
Event Type: Volunteer
Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) is seeking a videographer and video editor(s) who can create a few short film projects to help us in our marketing and recruitment endeavors.
MCC is an AmeriCorps program that provides opportunities for people to get outdoors and contribute to the greater good. Our mission is to accomplish conservation initiatives that inspire people and enhance communities, and that's what we've been doing since our establishment in 1983.
Every year, we place almost 100 individuals throughout the entire state of Maine to conserve and protect our natural resources. They participate in trail maintenance and erosion control, water quality and wildlife monitoring, invasive plant removal, outdoor education and outreach, and so much more.
In addition, we provide people with an opportunity to learn valuable life skills, gain confidence, and become lifelong advocates of the environment.
We need your help to spread the word about the awesome things we are getting done!
Responsibilities
- Produce short marketing videos 30, 60, or 90 seconds in length
- Ensure our key messages and goals are incorporated into the videos
- Possession of necessary film equipment, including camera, editing software, lighting, or sound equipment
- Travel with or without an MCC staff person to project sites to get footage of members and projects
- Edit footage and collaborate with MCC staff to create the final product
- Input music, dialogues, graphics, and effects
- Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
- Collect appropriate consent from persons interviewed, photographed, etc.
- Ensure final products are accessible (e.g., audio descriptions, closed captions, etc.)
- Receive express written consent from MCC before disseminating products
- Check-in regularly with MCC staff for updates and communicate any needs through email or face-to-face meetings
Qualifications
- Professional or personal experience in video production: filming, image, and sound editing (samples of past work would be very appreciated)
- Professional, energetic, creative, and self-motivated
- Effective communicator and troubleshooter
- Ability to make decisions and follow through with minimal supervision
- Ability to follow through and meet deadlines and possess a strong sense of responsibility
To Get Involved
If you're interested in this, or other volunteer projects, please fill out our quick interest form!
Contact Phone: (207) 624-6085
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: May 22, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: June 18, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: July 24, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: August 21, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: September 18, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: October 23, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: November 20, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: December 18, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Animal Welfare Advisory Council Meeting
Bureau / Program: Animal Welfare Advisory Council, Animal Welfare
Date: May 21, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Microsoft Teams - Online Meeting
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Please note, per the AWAC Remote meeting policy:
- To participate in public comment, each person must have their video on and provide a name and town of residence.
- For entry into the meeting, virtual or in person, members of the public will need to display their first and last name and town of residence.
The Animal Welfare Program will provide public access to a room with a computer that will stream the meeting so that members of the public can attend if needed at 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, ME.
Contact Name: Ronda Steciuk
Contact Email: ronda.steciuk@maine.gov
Animal Welfare Advisory Council Meeting
Bureau / Program: Animal Welfare Advisory Council, Animal Welfare
Date: June 18, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Microsoft Teams - Online Meeting
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Please note, per the AWAC Remote meeting policy:
- To participate in public comment, each person must have their video on and provide a name and town of residence.
- For entry into the meeting, virtual or in person, members of the public will need to display their first and last name and town of residence.
The Animal Welfare Program will provide public access to a room with a computer that will stream the meeting so that members of the public can attend if needed at 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, ME.
Contact Name: Ronda Steciuk
Contact Email: ronda.steciuk@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: June 3, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: July 22, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: August 26, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: October 7, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: October 28, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: December 2, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: May 13, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
C&R Proposal presentations
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/
Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: May 15, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: DMR, Room 118, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
C&R proposal scoring, project selection and preliminary allocations
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/
Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: July 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/
Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: September 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/
Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: November 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: January 22, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: April 23, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: July 23, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: August 20, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: November 19, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: December 23, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Feathers Over Freeport at Bradbury Mt. State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: May 17, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Bradbury Mt State Park, 528 Hallowell Road Pownal, Maine 04069
State Park: Bradbury Mountain
Event Type: Nature Exploration, Special Event
New this year, Feathers Over Freeport will be held in May on one day only, and only at Bradbury Mt. State Park. There will be fun and educational activities, live bird presentations, guest experts, and displays. If you've not attended the annual Feathers Over Freeport before, check out what we offered in 2024 at https://www.maine.gov/feathersoverfreeport
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 688-4712
Website: https://www.maine.gov/feathersoverfreeport
Cost: Free with park admission: Children 5 - 11 years old: $1.00; Children under 5 are free. Adult Maine Resident: $4; Maine Senior: Free; Adult Non-Resident: $6. Non-Resident Senior: $2.
Maine Agriculture, Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund (AFFPIIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: AFFPIIF
Date: May 28, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: TBD
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Craig Lapine
Contact Email: craig.lapine@maine.gov
Maine Agriculture, Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund (AFFPIIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: AFFPIIF
Date: June 25, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: TBD
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Craig Lapine
Contact Email: craig.lapine@maine.gov
Maine Agriculture, Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund (AFFPIIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: AFFPIIF
Date: July 30, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: TBD
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Craig Lapine
Contact Email: craig.lapine@maine.gov
Maine Agriculture, Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund (AFFPIIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: AFFPIIF
Date: August 27, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Remote Only - Zoom
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Craig Lapine
Contact Email: craig.lapine@maine.gov
Maine Agriculture, Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund (AFFPIIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: AFFPIIF
Date: September 24, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: TBD
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Craig Lapine
Contact Email: craig.lapine@maine.gov
Maine Agriculture, Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund (AFFPIIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: AFFPIIF
Date: November 19, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: TBD
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Craig Lapine
Contact Email: craig.lapine@maine.gov
LUPC Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Land Use Planning - LUPC_Meetings
Date: April 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Virtual Meeting and in person at, Jeff's Catering, 15 Littlefield Rd, Brewer
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The meeting agenda summarizes the administrative, planning, permitting, and compliance matters that the Commission is scheduled to hear. It is posted approximately one week before the meeting date. A record of the meeting, which includes audio files of Commission discussions and slide shows of staff presentations, is usually posted within two weeks of the meeting date. Meeting minutes, summarizing the outcomes of and Commission actions on scheduled items, are posted approximately six weeks after the meeting date.
Contact Name: Kiana Green
Contact Phone: 2072872631
Contact Email: Kiana.Green@maine.gov
Related Documents: Agenda with link to Meeting
Meeting AudioSpruce Budworm Informational Session
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: May 1, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Wells Conference Center, University of Maine Orono (131 Munson Rd, Orono), University of Maine Fort Kent (23 University Drive, Fort Kent), and Virtually via Zoom
Event Type: Workshop/Training
In collaboration with the Maine Forest Service, Cooperative Forestry Research Unit, and the Spruce Budworm Task Force, Keeping Maine's Forests is hosting a free hybrid informational session with presentations about Maine's building spruce budworm populations and the early intervention strategies being used to prevent an outbreak. There will be an opportunity after the presentations to ask questions directly with the experts. Maines forestry community is diverse and interconnected - whether you are an interested member of the public who lives, works, or recreates in the Maine woods, this event may be for you. All are welcome. Registration is required.
Maine State Harness Racing Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Harness Racing Commission
Date: May 20, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Carol Gauthier
Contact Phone: (207) 287-3221
Contact Email: carol.gauthier@maine.gov
Maine Youth General Livestock Judging Contest
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: May 9, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Bangor Fair Grounds
Event Type: Special Event
Learn more at DOE - Check the Livestock Evaluation section for details, including how to register.
Contact Name: Kayla Jones
Website: https://www.maine.gov/doe/learning/ffa/resources
Related Documents: Event Flyer (PDF)
Jumping Worms: A Conversation. What We Know & What We're Learning
Bureau / Program: Animal and Plant Health, Maine Forest Service
Date: June 17, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Virtually
Event Type: Workshop/Training
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is hosting a free, two-day virtual workshop on invasive jumping worms (Amynthas spp.) and their impacts to soil nutrients, ecosystems and forests, and the methods being tested by researchers and citizen scientists to answer the question on everyone's minds: what can we do to effectively manage jumping worms? Join the virtual session to engage and connect with speakers in dedicated Q&A sessions and interact with attendees from different states and all knowledge backgrounds. Attendees are eligible for up to 6 CFE credits.
Registration is required.
Jumping Worms: A Conversation. What We Know & What We're Learning
Bureau / Program: Animal and Plant Health, Maine Forest Service
Date: June 18, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Virtually
Event Type: Workshop/Training
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is hosting a free, two-day virtual workshop on invasive jumping worms (Amynthas spp.) and their impacts to soil nutrients, ecosystems and forests, and the methods being tested by researchers and citizen scientists to answer the question on everyone's minds: what can we do to effectively manage jumping worms? Join the virtual session to engage and connect with speakers in dedicated Q&A sessions and interact with attendees from different states and all knowledge backgrounds. Attendees are eligible for up to 6 CFE credits.
Registration is required.
Intro to Invasive Species - Vassalboro
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: May 1, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: 184 Taber Hill Road Vassalboro, ME 04989
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Join Kennebec County Soil and Water Conservation District (KCSWCD) as we meet up with Consulting Forester Mark Brown on his property to learn more about the identification and management of Maine's common invasive species. Maine Forest Service District Forester Jared Gregory will guide us through the property to learn about some of the invasive species we find in and around our woods. We will learn about identification as well as various methods and strategies to control their spread. District Forester Allyssa Gregory will also be present to introduce the Maine TREE Foundation's "Tree Farm" program and explain how landowners can participate.
All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the "Maine Invasive Plants Field Guide" to help you identify more invasive species.
After our educational walk, join us for a complimentary BBQ lunch where you can connect with other participants and continue the conversation about invasive species management.
With only 24 spots available, this opportunity will fill quickly! Secure your place today and take the first step toward becoming an effective steward of Maine's natural landscapes.
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Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
Cost: Free but registration is required
Maine Fair Stipend Update Meeting
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: May 31, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Workshop/Training
This meeting will inform and clarify fair members and staff about current agricultural fair stipend fund rules and regulations.
Lunch to follow provided by M.A.A.F.
Contact Name: Kayla Jones
Contact Email: MEAgfairs@maine.gov
Related Documents: Meeting Flyer (PDF)
Emerald Ash Borer and Other Tree Health Concerns DACF Update for Cities and Towns
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: May 5, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Event Type: Workshop/Training
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry will provide updates for city and town tree and forest managers and public works staff on the known status of emerald ash borer in Maine. We will cover the perspectives of several parties with the recent detection of emerald ash borer on Mount Desert Island and review what your community can do. We hope to see you there!
Agenda
- Brief Introduction - Jan Santerre, Maine Forest Service
- Acadia National Park's Preparations and Response to Emerald Ash Borer - Jesse Wheeler, Acadia National Park
- Emerald Ash Borer from the Bangor Perspective - Sophia Cameron, University of Maine and Ben Arruda, City of Bangor
- Emerald Ash Borer State Updates - Mike Parisio and Jan Santerre, Maine Forest Service
- Wrap Up - Jan Santerre
Continuing Education Credits
- Licensed pesticide applicator - pending
- Maine Licensed Professional Forester - pending
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MOFGA Introduction to Sugarbush Management - Unity
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: May 9, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Join us for a deep dive into sugarbush management! This crash course will cover an overview of maple in Maine, habitat assessment (including Bird Friendly Maple!), production, and financial incentives. You'll leave this workshop with resources and knowledge to increase the biodiversity of your sugarbush while accessing financial resources, forestry technical assistance, and a couple different certifications. This workshop is cohosted with Maine Audubon, University of Maine Extension, Maine Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and MOFGA Certification Services.
Credits
The event is eligible for 3 Cat 1 CFE credits.
Cost & Registration
The event cost is on a sliding scale, recommended pricing is $15 for MOFGA members, $20 for non-members. Scholarship funds are available.
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Soils: Truth, Myth, and Snake Oil
Bureau / Program: Maine Healthy Soils Program, Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 2, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Merryspring Nature Center, 30 Conway Road, Camden, ME 04843
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Join Dr. Matt Boucher, the State Soil Scientist at the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry, for an open-ended discussion about soils. Discern fact from fiction, learn about what soils need to be a fully functioning ecosystem, and talk through how you can build soil health on your own.
Contact Email: matthew.boucher@maine.gov
Tree Talks - Unity
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: May 20, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Reed Family Farm, Unity
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Join Maine Tree Farm, Maine Forest Service, & Partners
American Family Forest (AFF) Tree Farmer Andy Reed will share current and past woodland projects. Waldo County Soil & Water Conservation District will discuss ways to participate. Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory will lead tree identification & introduce participants to Tree Farm.
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Address and additional info will be emailed to those who register.
Contact Name: Maine Forest Service, District Forester Allyssa Gregory
Contact Email: allyssa.gregory@maine.gov
Cost: Free but registration required
Co-Sponsor: Waldo County Soil & Water Conservation District, American Family Forest
Tree Talks - Augusta
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: June 7, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Viles Arboretum, Augusta
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Join Maine Tree Farm, Maine Forest Service, & Partners
Viles Arboretum staff will show current and past projects. Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory will guide participants through tree id, the Tree Farm program, & headstone symbology. Andy Shultz will present on Maine Woodland Owners.
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Address and additional info will be emailed to those who register.
Contact Name: Maine Forest Service, District Forester Allyssa Gregory
Contact Email: allyssa.gregory@maine.gov
Cost: Free but registration required
Co-Sponsor: Viles Arboretum, Maine Woodland Owners, & City of Augusta
Forestry For Maine Birds Workshop - Islesboro
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: June 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Event Type: Workshop/Training
District Forester Allyssa Gregory from the Maine State Forest Service, and Sally Stockwell with Maine Audubon will join Islesboro Island Trust (IIT) for this half day workshop to teach participants how to steward forests to encourage habitat for Maine's birds!
Are you curious about how to create, or steward existing, habitat on your property to support Maine birds and wildlife, while also creating a safe and defensible space around your home? Sign-up to join IITs Forestry for Maine Birds workshop!
This workshop will be about four hours, with a lunch break to chat and catch up. Bring your own lunch. IIT will provide dessert, snacks, coffee & tea!
To sign up, contact Chloe Joule: cjoule@islesboroislandstrust.org or (207) 734-6907.
Cost: Free or donation to Islesboro Island Trust
Public Comment for Chapter 15: Guidelines for Private Roads or Ways in the LUPC's Management Districts
Bureau / Program: Land Use Planning - LUPC_Comment
Date: April 30, 2025 - June 16, 2025
Event Type: Public Comment
Contact Name: Tim Beaucage
Contact Phone: (207) 931-6974
Contact Email: timothy.beaucage@maine.gov
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/lupc/laws_rules/proposed_rules/rules.shtml#chapt15_privateroads