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- January 16, 2026 : Aligning with the United Nations and NASDA Members, Governor Mills Proclaims 2026 as the Year of the Woman Farmer in Maine
- January 14, 2026 : Annie Watson Named 2026 Commissioner's Distinguished Service Award Recipient
- January 12, 2026 : Land Use Planning Commission Implements Notice Requirement for Short-Term Rentals
- January 8, 2026 : Maine Senior FarmShare Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Agricultural Trades Show
public meetings
- January 20, 2026 : Maine Harness Racing Commission Public Meeting
- January 22, 2026 : Maine Milk Commission Meeting
- January 27, 2026 : Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting
- January 28, 2026 : Maine Agriculture, Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund (AFFPIIF) Advisory Board Meeting
DACF Event Calendar
- January 27, 2026 : Conservation Stewardship Simplified Series: Live Staking Webinar
- January 30, 2026 : Forestry Health Workshop & Field Walk - Lamoine
- March 11, 2026 : Introduction to Avenza Maps Workshop - Ellsworth
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE WOMAN FARMER IN MAINE
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