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Maine Agricultural Trades Show
Division / Program: Animal and Plant Health, Animal Health, Agriculture Resource Development, Board of Pesticides Control, Maine Forest Service
Date: January 13, 2026 - January 15, 2026
Location: Augusta Civic Center
Event Type: Special Event
The State of Maine Agricultural Trades Show is an important gathering for Maine agriculture. The annual event features exhibits, conference sessions, and the Listening Post, which offers daily meet and greets at 9 AM, 12PM, and 2 PM, and free business advising appointments. The show opens to the public daily at 9 AM. There is no admission fee - some sessions may require pre-registration and course fees.
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Contact Name: Anne Trenholm
Contact Phone: (207) 287-7620
Contact Email: acfagtradesshow@maine.gov
Website: http://maine.gov/dacf/agtradesshow
Cost: Free Admission
Videographer and Video Editor(s)
Division / Program: Maine Conservation Corps
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
Forestry Health Workshop & Field Walk - Lamoine
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service, Maine Natural Areas Program
Date: January 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Lamoine Community Center, followed by Field Walk near Lamoine State Park
Event Type: Workshop/Training
This event will feature state and county-wide experts on forest invasives for woodland owners wanting to learn practices to improve the health of their forest land and trees.
Workshop Presentations will include:
- Chad Hammer, Invasive Plant Biologist, ME Natural Areas Program, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) will speak on early detection, rapid response, Japanese stiltgrass, how to use iMap, a discussion on the means of spread and how to mitigate it.
- Stephen MacDonald, Maine Forest Service/Hancock County District Forester, will be lead the Field Walk.
- Maine Forest Service Health & Monitoring Division presents a forest health update for Hancock County.
- Gabe LeMay, Entomologist II Maine Forest Service/DACF will focus on major pests and diseases affecting Downeast Maine.
- Mark Whiting, Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District Board Chair and Biologist will talk about how managing small woodlots and Backyard Rewilding go together.
REGISTER
Cost: Free but registration required
Introduction to Avenza Maps Workshop - Ellsworth
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: March 11, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Woodlawn Museum, 19 Black House Drive, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Avenza Maps is a popular app used by outdoor enthusiasts, landowners, hikers, and professionals to navigate in the field, and record GPS data on a georeferenced pdf map. Avenza Maps uses your devices GPS location services to access your location, regardless of cell service. Avenza Maps can be used on Android, iOS, and Window devices. Geospatial PDF Maps are available from the Avenza Map Store, or you can import your own maps.
At this workshop participants will be introduced to Avenza Maps and some of its common uses. Topics covered during the workshop will include importing maps, collecting waypoints and tracks, measuring distance and area, and exporting data. A portion of the workshop will be indoors learning the basics of the app, and outside on the recreational trails where participants will have an opportunity to use the app in the field.
This workshop will be led by District Forester, Steve MacDonald with the Maine Forest Service.
This workshop will be limited to 20 participants. You can register for the event at https://www.woodlawnellsworth.org/event-details-registration/introduction-to-avenza-maps-workshop
Participants should bring their own device with the Avenza Maps app installed to use at the workshop.
Additional information will be sent via email about 1 week before the event and in the event of bad weather this event may be cancelled or postponed.
This event is free and is sponsored by Woodlawn Museum, the Maine Forest Service, and Maine Woodland Owners.
Participants should bring their own bagged lunch. There is a water bottle refilling station for people who bring their own water bottle.