The International Association of Milk Control Agencies Conference

The Maine Milk Commission invites you to attend the 87th Annual Meeting & Conference of the International Association of Milk Control Agencies (IAMCA) from September 17 to September 19, 2023 in Freeport, Maine.

Event Presentations

September 18, 2023

September 19, 2023

Agenda

Download Agenda (PDF)


Event Registration & Fees

We encourage you to register early for this conference and make your hotel reservations as soon as possible.

Submit registrations to Christin Gravelle by August 30, 2023

Email: christin.gravelle@agriculture.ny.gov
Fax: 518-485-8730

Payment

Pay by Check +

Mail checks (payable to IAMCA in US funds) to:
Christin Gravelle
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
10B Airline Drive, Albany NY 12235 USA

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Pay by Credit Card +

Registration Form


Venue & Lodging

Harraseeket Inn

A block of rooms is being held at a special conference rate of $179.00 single or double per night plus 8% state lodging tax. 

Rooms must be reserved by August 5, 2023 to receive this special rate, which is available for IAMCA attendees from Saturday, September 16, 2023 through and including Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

Book Your Reservation

Phone: (207) 865-9377

Specify that you are attending the IAMCA Annual Meeting/Conference and reference the group code “Milk Commission” or “Maine Department of Agriculture.”


Getting Here

Air +

The closest airport to the conference is Portland International Jetport – PWM Portland, Maine (21 miles/30 minute drive via US I-295) https://portlandjetport.org/

Alternative airports include:

  • Bangor International Airport - BGR Bangor, Maine (114 miles/1 hr 45 min drive via US I-95/US I-295)
  • Boston-Logan International Airport BOS Boston, Massachusetts (122 miles/2 hr 20 min drive via US I-95/US I-295)
  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport – MHT Manchester, New Hampshire (114 miles/1 hr 54 min drive via NH Route 101 to US I-95/US I-295).

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Freeport can also be reached via the Amtrack Downeaster rail service with daily service from Boston-North Station. The Downeaster track system operates as a stand-alone commuter system (North Station) and does require separate connecting arrangements between Boston-Logan Airport, or US Amtrack -Boston (South Station). The Harraseeket Inn is a 10 minute walk from the Downeaster Freeport station. Taxi service is available through ABCab. The Harraseeket Inn may offer shuttle service through arrangements in advance.

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Concord Coach Lines provides bus transportation between downtown Boston, Logan Airport, and other southern locations to Portland, Maine. The Portland terminal also serves the Amtrack Downeaster train service. Bus service through Concord Coach does not include a stop in Freeport, ME.

The commuter bus service – METRO BREEZ – connects Portland, ME and Freeport, ME with 13 round trips on weekdays and 6 round trips on Saturdays. The closest stop to the Harraseeket Inn is the LL Bean/Village Freeport stop. Schedules, pricing, and other information about the METRO BREEZ.

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