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2 MAINE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY • Bangor Daily News Special Advertising Section • JANUARY 6, 2017

Specialty Crop Producer Buying OpportunitiesOne-on-One Meetings

Monday, January 9th, 2017 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Augusta Civic Center

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry invites interested wholesale specialty crop producers from Maine to meet one-on-one with the local wholesale buyers for introductions and future sales opportunities. Maine service providers will also be present to help answer questions on wholesale resources in Maine. Sign up for this event is free, however space is limited, so advance sign up is required. Please contact [email protected] or 207-287-3494 to be included on the list and receive suggested tips on how to prepare for this event.

This opportunity is made possible with funding support from Harvest New England and the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant.

This program sponsored by Hannaford Supermarkets

MAINE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY • Bangor Daily News Special Advertising Section • JANUARY 6, 2017 3

Commissioner’s Welcome

Local, Quality, Sustainable ….three words that precisely describe Maine agriculture. The theme for the 76th annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show emphasizes the value of Maine grown and the importance of positive messaging. The 2017 Maine Agricultural Trades Show features several new connections to Local, Quality, Sustainable…. Maine grown products. As a way of spot lighting Maine grown, during the first two days of the Maine Agricultural Trades Show, January 10th and 11th, there will be a get real. get Maine! Product Showcase inside the Augusta Civic Center. Based on a farmer’s market model, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase local, Maine made items while meeting the farmers that grow and process these agricultural products. LocalOf particular interest during the Agricultural Trades Show will be the release of the brand new get real. get Maine! Maine Agri-Tour Map that identifies more than 250 locations where you can purchase directly from producers. The map can also be viewed online at: www.getrealmaine.com. The development of a detailed map is much like constructing a building. Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry staff pieced together each component one farm at a time. As we called to confirm the accuracy of each listing, we better understood the individual building blocks of the rural Maine economy. Within the ACF Department we borrowed mapmaking expertise from the Maine State Parks staff. Annually, Maine State Parks attract over 2.5 million visitors. If each of them were to include a visit to a farm or farm stand as part of their trip, it would be a great source for healthy Maine grown food and a big boost to the rural economy.

QualityAs in any other profession Maine farmers constantly upgrade their food production education. During this 2017 Show multiple workshops will detail the best practices to modernize food safety techniques and produce superior food products. Nutrient sources, water sources, pest control, harvesting, storage and handling processes all impact crop quality. The science and the art meet in the skillful application of the right input combination to grow nutritious, local food that is safe and appealing to the customer.

SustainableAlso during the 2017 Maine Agricultural Trades Show agricultural producers will be participating in development of the Maine Farm Agricultural Resource Management and Sustainability (FARMS) program. Agricultural operations that document protection of the surrounding resources will achieve an acknowledgement once the Maine FARMS Recognition program is implemented. Maine agriculture has a positive message. Maine farms will soon have a more visible sign that recognizes sustainable practices.

Local, Quality, Sustainable….. Maine agriculture is on full display January 10-12, 2017, at the Augusta Civic Center.

Thank you for joining us.

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PAUL R. LEPAGE

GOVERNOR

A Message from Governor Paul R. LePage

The importance of Maine agriculture to our heritage, identity and economy cannot be overstated. Maine’s 8,200 farm operations provide wholesome foods, thousands of jobs and over $740 million in farm receipts, not including direct sales at farms or farmers markets. Agricultural enterprises large and small are benefiting from the recent growth of Maine agriculture.

This is an exciting time for Maine-made products and Maine agriculture. My administration, through the efforts of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and other state agencies, is working hard to help Maine reach its full potential. Farmers, producers, processors and distributors have an even greater potential to help feed our neighbors, the region and the world.

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has greatly improved state-generated marketing, communications and technical assistance to support agricultural enterprises large and small. The result is more communication with the public on the ongoing success of Maine agriculture and the efforts of Maine’s largest natural resources agency to help support the continued growth and profitability of small businesses.

Local, quality, sustainable, these three words are being used to describe Maine agriculture at the 76th Maine Agricultural Trades Show. Two recent examples of rapid growth in Maine agriculture are the maple and horticultural industries. Since 2010, Maine maple syrup production has more than doubled (114% increase) and the number of taps has increased 26.5%. Since 2009, Maine horticulture sales have increased 43.6% from $49.1 million to $70.5 million (2014), more than double the national average (18%)!

Many other success stories will be evident at the Agricultural Trades Show, along with some of the men and women responsible for putting local, quality, sustainable food on your table. Please join me in celebrating their efforts.

PHONE: (207) 287-3531 (Voice) 888-577-6690 (TTY) FAX: (207) 287-1034

www.maine.gov

STATE OF MAINE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER 22 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333

(207) 287-3200


Exhibitor Name Booth NumbersA-1 Infrared Technologies LobbyAcadia Insurance 78AgMatters LLC 69Anderson Group 58,59,60,61,62,63Aroostook County Farm Bureau 11Arthur Carroll Insurance Agency 110Austin Associates, P.A. 5Bacon Farm Maple Products, LLC 91Bartlettyarns, Inc. 149Best-Way Wood Heat 145Boer Goat Breeders of Maine 128Brownfield Equipment 150,151Casella Organics 57, 56CDL Maple 152,153Central Petroleum Co. - Cen-Pe-Co Lubricants 97Coastal Enterprises, Inc. 85Conservation Law Foundation 68Crop Production Services 2Dairy One 79Dale A Thomas & Sons Inc 109Farm Credit East, ACA 6Farm Family Insurance 13Farmers Draft Horse, Mule & Pony Club 143Fedco Seeds, Inc. 88Feed Commodities International, Inc. 114Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) 51G.B Equipments Inc 154GEA Farm Technologies 22,35Gerald Foss and Sons Inc 119,120,121,122Globe Bag Company, INC. 101Gold Star Feed and Grain 7Good Shepherd Food Bank 49Greater Portland Council of Governments 126Griffin Greenhouse Supplies 111,112Hammond Tractor Co. 19,20,21,36,37,38Hannaford Supermarket 158Harness Racing Promotion Board 72Ingraham Equipment 116,117,125, 124J I Case 118, 123J.S Woodhouse Co., Inc 46,47,74,75Janet's Agricultural Tours & Travel Services 76Johnny's Selected Seeds 53Kennebec Valley Community College 52Kramer's Inc 23,24,25,32,33,34Kubota Tractor Corp 18,39Kuhn North America 15,16,17,40,41,42Leader Evaporator Co., Inc. 156-157Lee Newspapers Inc LobbyLiving Acres 65Luces Meats 160Maine Agrability-University of Maine Cooperative Extension 132Maine Agricultural & Forest Experiment Station-University of Maine 137Maine Agricultural Mediation Program 67Maine Agriculture in the Classroom LobbyMaine Alpaca Association 102Maine Antique Tractor Club 155Maine Aquaculture Association 3

Exhibitor Name Booth NumbersMaine Association of Agricultural Fairs 71Maine Association of Conservation Districts 73Maine Beef Producers Association 103Maine Bug Watch- Invasive Pest 148Maine Cheese Guild 77Maine Dairy Industry Association (MDIA) 141Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry LobbyMaine Farm and Sea Coop 84Maine Farm Bureau 12Maine Farmland Trust 82Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets 45Maine Grain Alliance 55Maine Landscape & Nursery Association/OrnamentalHorticulture Council 129Maine Pork Producers 159Maine Seed Co 89Maine Sheep Breeders Association 1Maine State Beekeepers Assoc. 8Maine State Grange 48Maine State Pomological Society/Maine Vegetable & Small Fruit Growers Association 70Maine Sustainable Agriculture Society 43Maine Tree Farm Committee 4Maine Warden Service 50Mainely Nu Pulse 92Maine Maple Producers 9,10Maine Dairy Promotion Board/Dairy & Nutrition Council 142Misty Acres Alpaca Farm 94MOFGA 66New England Galloway Group 100New England Truck Tire Centers Inc. 115Northeast Agricultural Sales Inc 64Northeast Livestock Expo 44Ocean Organics 127Organic Valley 113Paris Farmers Union 104,105Pen Bay Tractor 26,27,30,31Poulin Grain, Inc 83ReVision Energy, LLC 54SARE 90Scythe Supply 144Suga Country Products 86,87UMaine Cooperative Extension-Maine Risk Management and Crop Insurance Education Program 130,131Union Farm Equipment, Inc 28,29United Farmer Veterans of Maine 14University of Maine Cooperative Extension 138,139,140University of Maine-School of Food and Agriculture 136USDA Rural Development 81USDA, Farm Service Agency 147USDA, NASS - NERO 146USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service 80Waterman Farm Machinery 106,107,108,133,134,135Wellscroft Fence Systems, LLC 98,99Windy Hill Restoration 93Wolfe's Neck Farm, Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship LobbyWood-Mizer 95,96


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Meeting ScheduleTuesday, January 10th, 2017

Androscoggin/Aroostook/Cumberland Room

get real. get Maine! Product Showcase

A two day event featuring local farms and products. Come meet your farmer and learn about all the wonderful Maine farms and products available in our state. Some vendors will have products available for purchase.

Back by Popular Demand!

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.A Wrinkle in Thyme Farm

Yarns, needle felting kits and tools, rovings, knitted items.

Endless HerbsPRIM®, face creams, salves, herbal oils, insect repellent, lip balms, chaga mushroom, application of PRIM®, chaga tea samples, energy testing by a certified reflexologist.

From The Country FarmGoat milk soap, lotion and gift sets.

Gold Star Honey BeesGold Star beekeeping equipment, top bar hives and related accessories, and educational materials - including two books authored by Christy Hemenway, founder.

Hebert FarmPickles, Relishes, Jams and Salsa.

Maine Winery GuildOn the Maine Winery Guild and the Maine Wine Trail, along with a display of Maine wines.

Peaked Mountain FarmMilkweed Plugs for pollinator habitat enhancement.

Springdale FarmBeef, rose veal, pork, sausages & dairy products.

Thirty Acre FarmLacto-Fermented Vegetables (sauerkraut, kimchi, ruby kraut, hot sauce and more).

Wholesome HolmsteadDairy products: Cheese and yogurt.

Hancock Room

Maine Sustainable Agriculture Society Annual Meeting

9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.The Maine Sustainable Agriculture Society (MESAS) will be holding its Annual Meeting on the Morning of January 10th. Join the Society’s Board of Directors and members for a recap of 2016 projects and a look ahead to 2017. The Society’s major efforts include our Maine Technology Institute funded Year-Round Agriculture Cluster Initiative and the More Maine Meat Project. The Cluster Initiative is designed to address the need for more capacity to produce agriculture products year-round to meet increasing consumer demand for local foods. More Maine Meat is about providing more red meat that is born, raised, and processed right here in Maine for the local food market. Election of new

Board members and officers will also be held.2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

More Maine Meat Workshop: The purpose of the More Maine Meat project is to improve economic returns for livestock producers in Maine, growing the meat industry in the state with more forage-based resources, and to improve the overall value chain for the red meat industry satisfying a larger proportion of Maine and New England’s demand for meat. The Workshop will feature the results of The Reinvestment Fund’s 2016 Supply Chain Matrix Study of the Red Meat Industry in New England which will be followed by a question and answer period. The study is an important piece of work that will shed light on those parts of the industry that will need funding for the whole industry to prosper. This will be followed by a strategies and actions session to formulate next steps to expand production and processing to ensure that more red meat is born, raised, and processed here in Maine.

Kennebec/Penobscot Room

Maine Board of Pesticides ControlPesticide Applicator Recertification

(1 credit each hour)

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Bt Corn Update: New Traits are Coming to Corn Near You: How Might this Happen. Presenter: John Jemison, UMaine.

10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.Weeds and Forage Annuals: Is Corn Silage the Only Annual You Should Grow? Presenter: Rick Kersbergen, UMaine

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Mosquitoes, Ticks, and Browntail Moth: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself Presenter: Charlene Donahue, MFS and Clay Kirby, UMCE

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.Maine Board of Pesticides Control Update: BPC Staff

Knox Room

BFRN Networking Room

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Farmers are welcome to meet one-on-one with Agricultural Service Providers.

Lincoln Room

Maine Cheese Guild Meeting, Revision Energy Meeting, University of Maine Cooperative

Extension Meeting &MOFGA Food Safety Meeting

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Maine Cheese Guild Meeting: Who we are and what our plans are for 201 We will cover how you can join the cheese guild and have an informal Q & A session for folks interested in joining/learning more about the Maine Cheese Guild.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Revision Energy: Building Community with

Solar Farms: Learn how solar farms are developed; presentation will be focused on potential hosts/landowners. Speaker: John Luft, General Manager

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.University of Maine Cooperative Extension: No-Till Forage Production: What’s working well, what needs work. Presenter: Rick Kersbergen and John Jemison

3 p.m. - 4 p.m.MOFGA: Food Safety Update: We’ve been hearing about food safety rules for years. Now that the rules are written and trainings are being offered, what level of training or record keeping do small to medium size vegetable producers need to satisfy FDA requirements? Dave will provide an overview, as well as, resources for determining where your farm operation fits into the world of produce safety.Presenter: Dave Colson, MOFGA AG Services

Oxford Room

Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) Meeting & WIC FARMER Training

Meeting:

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Greater Portland Council of Governments: REAP and Biomass Technologies: Opportunities for Maine Rural Small Businesses and Farmers: Maine has a well-known legacy of biomass-based industries that serve many sectors of its economy, including pulp and paper, wood processing, wood pellet manufacturing, etc. But did you know of all of the many technologies that qualify as “biomass” that are eligible for federal grant funding up to $500k for your business or farming operations? The Rural Energy for America Program aims to fund not only energy efficiency projects but also renewable energy projects, including many varieties that qualify as biomass energy.

Attend this session to hear more about which technologies are being funded as biomass energy, many for the first times, including:

1. Biomass boilers of all sizes, including micro2. Biomass-fired kilns3. Combined Heat and Power generators that

use wood or other biomass fuels4. Wood pellet or brick manufacturing

(mechanical presses)5. Anaerobic digesters6. Biodiesel and ethanol refineries and production

Fuels that qualify as biomass include wood, plant material, manure (chicken, cow, etc.), and algae, among others.Presenter: Sue Jones, President, Community Energy Partners and sub-contractor to the Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG)

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.Rural Energy for America Program: Grants and Loans for Farmers and Rural Small Businesses: The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) is administered by USDA Rural Development and provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems (RES) or to make energy efficiency improvements (EEI). Typical RES projects include solar, biomass, and geothermal installations. EEI projects can

incorporate such items as upgrades to more efficient lighting, electrical motors, refrigeration, and insulation. This presentation will focus on eligible projects and how to access financing for your energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Presenter: Brian Wilson, Business and Cooperative Programs Specialist/State Energy Coordinator, Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.WIC Farmer Training: Training for farmers who are wanting to accept WIC checks. Speaker: Ana Scovil, WIC Vendor & Data Specialist.

Piscataquis/Sagadahoc Room

Maine Organic Farmers and GardenersAssociation Meeting

9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Organic Certification 101: If you market and sell products as ORGANIC, chances are good you need to need to be certified by a USDA-accredited certifier to comply with USDA regulations. MOFGA Certification Staff will provide an overview of organic production practices. Information on how to become certified organic will also be presented.

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Flower Forum: An open discussion for flower growers, bring your questions and ideas and share them with other producers. A discussion of a Flower Conference in Maine could be one topic for discussion.

11 a.m. - NoonUnderstanding Your Forage Test: Why taking forage tests can be valuable and what to do with them.Presenter: Gary Anderson, Animal & BioScience Specialist

1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. MOFGA Annual Meeting (Piscataquis/ Sagadahoc): Hear from MOFGA Staff, Board Members and Committee Chairs regarding the organization’s activities and accomplishments over the past year. Elect MOFGA’s Board of Directors for the coming year and network with members.

Somerset Room

Hannaford Meeting, Maine Federation ofFarmers' Markets Meeting

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Hannaford Local Farmer Meeting- Not open to the public/invite only

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Maine Federations of Farmers Market:"Buying Local Food on a Budget: The benefits of buying direct." Learn about affordable options for buying local food directly from farmers.

• How to find a farmers' market?• How to find and sign up for a CSA share?• Benefits (cost-saving and community) of

both farm-direct shopping options• How buying direct impacts the local

food economy


1 p.m. – 3 p.m.Maine Cheese Guild Meeting: Open to the public, we will be discussing our 2017 budget, our upcoming workshop schedule, and other cheese guild related business.

Waldo Room

Nutrient Management Meeting

Each one-hour talk qualifies for 1 Nutrient Management Recertification Credit. Starred (*) talks qualify for 1 CCA/CpAg Credit.

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. *Maine Soils and Farming: What you should know about the most important asset on a farm, and what to look for before purchasing or expanding the farm. Soil terminology, properties, and limitations. Presenter: David P. Rocque, State Soil Scientist, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.

11 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*Recycling Collected Food Scraps on the Farm Presenter: Mark A. King, Environmental Specialist, Maine Department of Environmental Protection Sustainability Unit; and Mark F. Hedrich, Nutrient Management Program Manager, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry.

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Bedding and Mastitis Pathogens: Particularly Prototheca. Presenter: Dr. Anne Lichtenwalner, DVM PhD, Associate Professor Animal & Veterinary Sciences University of Maine Cooperative Extension, and Director, University of Maine Animal Health Laboratory.

Washington/York Room

Maine Organic Farmers and GardenersAssociation Meeting

* Counts for one recertification credit for Pesticide Applicator Licenses.

9 a.m. - 10 a.m.*Insect Pests in High Tunnels during Shoulder Seasons: Clay Kirby is an Associate Scientist focused on all kinds of insects for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. He’ll discuss insect pests commonly encountered in shoulder season and winter high tunnel production in Maine as well as strategies organic farmers can use to deal with these pests.Presenter: Clay Kirby, UMaine Extension

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.*Diseases Common to High Tunnel Vegetable Production: Knowing how to recognize the cause of a problem is the first step in deciding a management technique. Eric Sideman, Crop Specialist at MOFGA, will show some pictures of diseases, the organisms that cause the problem, and discuss cultural practices and materials for management. Presenter: Eric Sideman, MOFGA's Organic Crop Specialist

11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Scaling Up: A Farmer Led Conversation: A major topic in Maine's food system discussion is the concept of farms "scaling up" to work with wholesale markets. Farmers wanting to learn more about the realities behind this concept should attend this session to get a farmer point of view. Ian Jerolmack of Stonecipher Farm and Carly DelSignore of Tide Mill Organic Farm will share their experiences working with different types of wholesale markets, reflect on the opportunities and challenges, and share details about the on-the-ground changes that have to happen on the farm (production and otherwise) to make it work. This session will be led by moderators from Villageside Farm.Presenters: Ian Jerolmack, Stonecipher Farm and Carly DelSignore, Tide Mill Farm; Polly Shyka of Villageside Farm

1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.MOFGA Annual Meeting(Piscataquis/ Sagadahoc)

3 p.m. – 4 p.m.*Orchard Pest Thresholds: C.J. will present

methods of monitoring pest populations in organic orchards and establishing thresholds to determine the need for spray materials, while also focusing on cultural methods of pest management. Common OMRI approved products for use in certified organic orchards will be discussed, along with safe handling practices and proper timing for effective use.Presenter: C.J. Walke, Orchard Specialist

Ft. Western Room

Maine Board ofPesticides Applicator Exam Training

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Agricultural Pesticide Applicator Core Exam TrainingPresenter: Megan Patterson, Maine Board of Pesticides Control

1:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Agricultural Pesticide Applicator Core and Commodity Exams Administered

Arnold Room

Maine Christmas Tree Association Meeting

8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.Registration: Pre-registration recommended. Coffee, etc.

9 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.Presidents welcome: Frank Zmigrodski

9:15 a.m. – 11 a.m.MCTA Annual Business Meeting:Committee Reports: TreasurerExecutive SecretaryWebsiteNCTASeed OrchardPesticides/OHCLegislative/AGCOMPublic Relations/Fryeburg FairMCTA Scholarship Presentation

11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Maine State Sales: Tax/Ed Lowell, Tax Section Manager, & Supervisor Dianne Goggin

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Lunch

1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.*Worker Safety for Pesticides Handlers: Megan Patterson, Maine Board of Pesticides Control (One pesticide credit)

2:45 p.m. - 4 p.m.USDA/Crop Insurance: Donovan Todd, FSA State Exec. Director (or designee)

4 p.m.Meeting Adjourned.

Howard Room

Maine Milk Commission Meeting

10 a.m. – 11 a.m.Maine Milk Commission Industry Update: Talks on milk price.Presenter: Bob Wellington and Eric Rasmussen.

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.Special Meeting: Price forecasts for 2017

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Bartlettyarns Progressive Sustainability Options:New sustainable options /developments for wool processing and listening to your needs. Presenters: Lindsey/Susan Rice

3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Bartlettyarns-195 Years Young and Still Thriving! Join us as we present a historic display to celebrate our birthday and to share with you our future.


Wednesday, January 11th, 2017Androscoggin/Aroostook/Cumberland Room

get real. get Maine! Product Showcase

A two day event featuring local farms and products. Come meet your farmer and learn about all the wonderful Maine farms and products available in our state.Some vendors will have products available for purchase.

Back by Popular Demand!

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.A Wrinkle in Thyme Farm

Yarns, needle felting kits and tools, rovings, knitted items.

Endless HerbsPRIM®, face creams, salves, herbal oils, insect repellent, lip balms, chaga mushroom, application of PRIM®, chaga tea samples, energy testing by a certified reflexologist.

From The Country FarmGoat milk soap, lotion and gift sets.

Gold Star Honey BeesGold Star beekeeping equipment, top bar hives and related accessories, and educational materials - including two books authored by Christy Hemenway, founder.

Hebert FarmPickles, Relishes, Jams and Salsa.

Maine Winery GuildOn the Maine Winery Guild and the Maine Wine

Trail, along with a display of Maine wines.

Peaked Mountain FarmMilkweed Plugs for pollinator habitat enhancement.

Springdale FarmBeef, rose veal, pork, sausages & dairy products.

Thirty Acre FarmLacto-Fermented Vegetables (sauerkraut, kimchi, ruby kraut, hot sauce and more).

Wholesome HolmsteadDairy products: Cheese and yogurt.

Hancock Room

Beginning Farmer ResourceNetwork Meeting

9 a.m. - 10 a.m.Planning for Profit: How do I set myself up to be profitable? Farming 0-3 years.

10 a.m. – 11 a.m.Growing the Farm Business: Revisiting business goals to add products, make additional investments & service more debt. Farming 4-6 years.

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.Financing your Farm Business for a Major Expansion: SharkTank! Highly interactive and friendly session for farmers to pitch their farm

business expansion ideas to a panel of lenders & investors. Farming 7+ years.

12 p.m. – 1 p.m.After the SharkTank!

Stay, talk & eat your BYO lunch.

1 p.m. – 2 p.m.Are Maine-Grown World Crops an Opportunity? Results from the ethnic-produce value chain pilot project conducted during the summer of 2016.

2 p.m. – 3 p.m.Overview of Financing Opportunities for Farms and Farmers: Fast-moving, informal roundtable for farmers to meet lenders.

3 p.m. – 4 p.m.Learn from Farmers: "Lessons learned from my first Marketing & Promotion Plan!" Facilitated conversation with farmers in business from 0-3 years.

4 p.m. – 5 p.m.Learn from Farmers: "Hitting my/our stride and becoming profitable!" Facilitated conversation with farmers age 30+, 40+, 50+ in business for 4-6 years.

5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Learn from Farmers: "If I only knew then what I know now!” Facilitated conversation with farmers in business for 7-10+ years.

Knox Room


9 a.m. – 7 p.m.Farmers are welcome to meet one-on-one with Agricultural Service Providers.


Maine Board of Pesticides Control Pesticides Applicator Recertification

9 a.m.-10 a.m.Why the “Glug” Method of Measuring Bleach is NOT a Good IdeaPresenter: Lebelle Hicks, BPC.

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.Mosquitoes, Ticks, and Browntail Moth: What You Need to Know to Protect YourselfPresenter: Charlene Donahue, MFS and Griffin Dill, UMCE.

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.Maine Board of Pesticides Control Update—BPC Staff.

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Options for Controlling Vertebrate Pests of AgriculturePresenter: Robin Dyer, USDA, APHIS.


3 p.m. - 4 p.m.Board of Pesticides Control Meeting.

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Open Forum for Growers, Applicators and the Public—BPC.

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.BPC Meeting, continued.

Lincoln Room


9 a.m. – 10 a.m.Overview of Grants for Farms and Farmers:There are no grants to start farming, but from year 3 on there are many potential opportunities.

10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Implementing On-Farm Conservation Programs: Two farms share tips for working with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) & answer your questions.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Integrated Recordkeeping for Crop & Livestock Operations: Two farmers talk about how they keep records for their farm operations.

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.Questions about Grants & Financing? Service Providers on hand to help you learn more.

1 p.m. – 2 p.m.Maine Poultry Growers Association Business Meeting: Open meeting for poultry producers to identify education & training needs, followed by discussion about pastured poultry.

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.Poultry from Pasture to Plate: Managers at UMaine Witter Farm and Pete and Jen's Backyard Birds will speak about their experiences raising pastured poultry.

4 p.m. – 5 p.m.The Farm Bill: adding your voice & leadership for Maine Agriculture: Congressional Office Farm Bill Updates & Maine Farm Bureau Updates.

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.Become a Leader in your Local &/or Regional Agricultural Community: Associations, MFB, voluntary and elected offices. How to connect more of the dots and become a Local Leader for Agriculture beyond to the Farm Bill.

Oxford Room


9 a.m. – 11a.m.Legal Food Hub - Risk Management: Risk Management "101" (Entity Protection, Farm

Insurance) / short break @ 9:50 / Risk Management "201" (Farmer’s Market, Food Safety and Agritourism Liability Issues)

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.Legal Food Hub - Q & A

Brown Bag Q & A - BYO Bag Lunch

12:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.Legal Food Hub – Labor: Labor "101" (Basic Issues & Solutions) / short break @ 1:50 / Labor "201" (Multiple Employees, H2A, Worker Injury, Internet Hiring Protocols)

2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.Legal Food Hub – Taxes: Taxes "101" (Recordkeeping & Other Key Practices) / short break @ 3:50 / Taxes "201" (Situations & Solutions Across State & International Boundaries)

Piscataquis Room


9 a.m. – 10 a.m.Aerial Drone Mapping of Farm, Forest & Fields: Woodland, Soil & Water mapping of your farm from the air with a drone.

10 a.m. – 11 a.m.New & Innovative Agribusinesses in Maine: Featuring new business models for aerial drone farm service; statewide distribution of farm products & vegetable seed packets.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.How to make your farm a Business: SBA, SBA-SCORE, Maine Stream Finance, UMO Business School. Look at ways to start and grow your farm with as little debt as possible.

12 p.m. – 1 p.m.Growing Communities through Food

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Shadows of PTSD on the Farm: PTSD/TBI: Learning to develop resources to assist farmers, service providers, and business partners to work with PTSD/TBI as a disability not a disqualifier.

2 p.m. – 3 p.m.High Tunnel Construction: Constructing your farm around High Tunnels and growing in your first season.

3 p.m. – 4 p.m.Veteran Farmers and the 2018 Farm Bill: How veterans should plan and assist in the 2018 Farm Bill.

4 p.m. – 5 p.m.Virtual MarketPlace: Cross Street Market: Bringing the farmer's market to every computer and smart phone in Maine in 2017.

Sagadahoc Room

Maine Grass Farmer Network Meeting& Maine Beef Producers Meeting

10 a.m. -11 a.m. Fall and Winter Feeding Strategies: Ben has focused for many years on feeding his beef animals on pasture for as long as possible. Presenter: Ben Hartwell, Sebego Lake Ranch.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Many Species Grazing: Come to hear about how Pete and Jen manage grazing broilers, layers, pigs, lambs and rabbits. Presenter: Pete Lowy, Pete and Jen's Backyard Birds

Maine Beef Producers Meeting

1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Education Meeting

3 p.m. – 4 p.m. MBPA Annual Meeting

4 p.m. - 5 p.m. MBPA Board Meeting

Somerset Room

USDA Farm Service Agency Meeting, Maine Highland Cattle Association Meeting, Maine

Geology Survey Meeting, Maine Sheep Breeders Association Meeting

9 a.m. - 10 a.m.USDA Farm Service Agency: Informational Session of Farm Service Agency Programs. Presenter: Don Todd, SED and Amanda May, PS.

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Maine Highland Cattle Association

Annual Meeting

2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Maine Geology Survey: Groundwater Basics for Irrigators: Please join the Maine Geological Survey for an informational talk about the basics of groundwater science. This will be a 30-45 minute presentation about groundwater resources in Maine, plus plenty of time for questions. We will discuss how water is stored beneath the ground in aquifers, the types of aquifers in Maine, and the movement of water through the ground, including its origin as “recharging” rain and snow. We will also describe some sources of information and data about groundwater and aquifers from the Maine Geological Survey and other groups. This talk is open to anyone with an interest in learning about groundwater.Presenter: Ryan P. Gordon, Hydrogeologist

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.Maine Scrapie Board Meeting: Annual meeting of the Maine Scrapie Board.

6 p.m. - 7 p.m.Maine Sheep Breeders Association Meeting: Scheduled meeting of the Maine Sheep Breeders Association.

Waldo Room

Nutrient Management Meeting & Farmer Focus Group Meeting

Each one-hour talk qualifies for 1 Nutrient Management Recertification Credit. Starred (*) talks qualify for 1 CCA/CpAg Credit.

10 a.m. – 11 a.m.Learn about Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Financial Assistance Program Opportunities for your Agricultural Operation.Presenter: Buster Carter, Resource Conservationist - Programs, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

11 a.m. - Noon *Managing Soil Fertility in High Tunnel Production.Presenter: Bruce Hoskins, Soil Scientist and Director, University of Maine Soil Testing and Analytical Laboratory.

1 p.m. – 2 p.m.*Alternatives to Corn Silage for Dairy and Beef Producers.Presenter: Rick Kersbergen, Extension Educator and Professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

2 p.m. – 4 p.m. *Interseeding Cover Crops to Improve Soil Quality: A Discussion of Methods, Timing and Species. Speaker: Rick Kersbergen, Extension Educator and Professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension; Caragh Fitzgerald, Associate Professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension; and Laura Suomi-Lecker, Certified Crop Advisor and Technical Director Somerset County Soil & Water Conservation District.

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.University of Maine Cooperative Extension Farmer Focus Group: Farmers You Are Invited! Participate in a 90-minute focus group to share about challenges and experiences during your time farming. You will be compensated $75 for your time and if there is more than one primary farmer, we invite all farmers to attend.


Maine Maple Producers Meeting

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Tech Sessions

12 p.m. – 1 p.m.Luncheon


1 p.m. – 3 p.m.Annual Meeting

4 p.m. – 7 p.m.First Annual Agricultural Career FairCultivating career connections in the agricultural community: The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, in collaboration with the Maine Department of Labor (DOL), are pleased to announce the first Agricultural Career Fair to be held at the Agricultural Trades Show in Augusta, ME. DOL and their workforce partners will have staff available to meet with employers and job seekers, provide one-on-one consultations, training resources and information about the Maine-at-Work Initiative, and answer questions in regards to career development and building a stronger agricultural labor force. Employers and job seekers are encouraged to bring their job application materials, such as resumes, cover letters and job descriptions, to the Career Fair.

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.Meet & Greet the United Farmer Veterans of Maine: Meet UFV of Maine and understand our Strategic Plan for Maine.

Ft. Western Room

Maine Vegetable & Small Fruit Growers Association Annual Meeting

8 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.Agriculture Marketing Loan Fund Breakfast

There will be a $10.00 registration fee for non-members to attend the meeting.

9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Maine Vegetable & Small Fruit Growers Association Welcome and Announcements.Presenter: Bill Bamford, President MVSFGA.

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Highmoor Farm Trials: Pumpkins, Sweet Corn, High Tunnel Tomatoes, and more.Presenter: Mark Hutton, David Handley, University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.It’s Here! The Food Safety Modernization ActSpeaker: Linda Titus, AgMatters.

11 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Whole Farm Revenue Protection

Speaker: Erin Roche, University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.Who’s Buying Local Produce?Panel: Martha Putnum, Leslie Runser, Nancy Perry, Stew Smith.

12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.MVSFGA Business Meeting

Bill Bamford, President, Presiding

12:30 p.m.Lunch on your own

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.Are You Meeting the Irrigation Needs of Your Crop?Presenter: John Nye, Trickl-Eez Irrigation.

2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.New Vegetable Varieties, Focus on Disease Resistance.Presenters: Tom Lewandowski, Harris Seeds, Lauchlin Titus, Seedway, Luke Donahue, Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.Cover Crops for Weed & Nutrient ManagementPresenter: Jason Lilley, University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.A Visit to Stevenson’s Farm Presenters: Ford & Tom Stevenson, Wayne, Maine

4:15 p.m.Adjourn MVSFGA

Pesticide applicator credits will be offered for attending the program.

Arnold/Howard Room

Maine Pomological Society Meeting

9 a.m. - 9:05 a.m. Welcome and Introductions Presenters: Renae Moran or Aaron Libby.

9:05 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Protect Your Business from Food-Borne IllnessPresenter: Linda Titus, AgMatters, LLC.

9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Plum Research at the Univ. of Maine: Why We Love the Bubblegum Plum and Other New VarietiesPresenter: Angela Myracle and Amber Elwell, Univ. of Maine.

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Break

10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.Maine State Pomological Society Business Meeting: The Pomological Society – Working for

Maine’s Apple Growers since 1873.Presenter: Aaron Libby, President.

11:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.A New Stop Drop for Apples: Harvista trials in Maine orchards.Presenter: Harry Ricker, Ricker Hill Orchards.

12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Break: Lunch on your own

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Pest Management: Get Your Recertification Credit.Presenter: Glen Koehler, Univ. of Maine.

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Trickle Irrigation: Irrigation engineering


and equipment.Presenter: John Nye, Trickl-Eez.

3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.Break

3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.Tree Fruit Research at Highmoor Farm:Honeycrisp storage studies, new apple varieties for Maine.Presenter: Renae Moran.

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.University of Maine Cooperative Extension Farmer Focus Groups: Farmers You Are Invited! Participate in a 90-minute focus group to share about challenges and experiences during your

time farming. You will be compensated $75 for your time and if there is more than one primary farmer, we invite all farmers to attend.

Augusta/Capitol/Pine Tree Room

Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine Meeting

8 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Coffee and Informal Discussion with Board

members and Staff

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Annual Meeting: Update of activities, plans for 2017, awards, legislative update, and election of board members and officers. Door prizes.

9:30 a.m. Adjourn Annual Meeting

9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.New Research on the Connection Between Your Management and Forest Ecology: What a Woodland Owner Should Know. Presenter: Erik Blomberg, Assistant Professor Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology, University of Maine.

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.How the Hurricane of 1938 Transformed the Forests of New England.

Presenter: Stephen Long author of Thirty-Eight, The Hurricane That Transformed New England, and former editor of Northern Woodland Magazine.

11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.Status of the Forest Insect and Diseases that Threaten Your Woodland. Presenter: Allison Kanoti, Entomologist, Maine Forest Service.

12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m.Lunch (Available for purchase in the meeting room or on your own) Draw Door Prizes.

1 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.Tree Farm Awards including 2017 Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year.

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.The Maine Frontier: Sumner McKane returns this year with a new presentation of life in northern Maine around the turn-of-the-century, illustrated with the photography of Isaac Simpson; archived films and live music.

2:15 p.m. -3:15 p.m. What New Forest Products are Transforming the Forest Industry and What that Means for Maine. Panel members to be announced.

3:15 p.m. Door Prizes and Adjourn


Thursday, January 12th, 2017Androscoggin Room

Maine Winery Guild Meeting

9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Grape Variety Trials at Highmoor FarmPresenter: Dave Handley, Small Fruit Specialist, Highmoor Farm, Monmouth.

9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Starting a Small Commercial VineyardPresenter: Elmer Savage, Winemaker, Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery, Union.

10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Fermenting Grapes and Other FruitPresenter: CC and Aaron Peet, Winemakers, Cellardoor Winery, Lincolnville.

1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Revision Energy Meeting: Building Community with Solar Farms: Learn how solar farms are developed; presentation will be focused on potential hosts/landowners.Presenter: James Manzer / Senior Solar Advisor.

Aroostook Room

Maine Farmland Trust Meeting& MDACF Meeting

10 a.m. -11 a.m. Maine Farmland Trust: Conservation Easements as a Tool to Help Fund Farm Purchase or Development: This session will outline the basics of what a conservation easement is, and how sale of a conservation easement can help farmers access funding to help with acquiring a property, or raise money to invest in a farm business. Presenters from Maine Farmland Trust will be joined by a farmer who has sold a conservation easement on their property, and who can answer questions about the process and how it has worked for them from the farmer perspective.

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Building on Agritourism Network: MDACF Discussion on new get real. get Maine! Ag-tourism map. Agritourism businesses in the State of Maine are invited. A review of needs and best practices will also seek to help those looking to expand their tourism business and service offerings. Presenter: Melissa Macaluso.

Cumberland Room

Maine FARMS Meeting& Maine Pork Producers Meeting

9 a.m. -10 a.m.Maine FARMS™ Program Development and Discussion Session: For centuries, Maine farmers have been at the forefront of agricultural innovations through careful management decisions, dedication

to the land, and conservation of the state’s pristine natural resources. The Maine Farm Agricultural Resource Management and Sustainability (FARMS)™ program is being developed to recognize these farms, while creating a model for continuous improvement. Join DACF staff, as well as industry members, to learn more about the program and provide input for establishing the state’s newest marketing program for Maine farmers.

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.Maine Pork Producers Meeting: Business meeting.

12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch on your own

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Guest speaker, followed by a group discussion on the future of the Maine Pork Producers organization.

Hancock Room


8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Legal Food Hub-Land: Land "101": Succession planning, Land "201": Leasing for Start - Up, Expansion, Equity and More.

10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.Legal Food Hub – Taxes: Taxes "101"

Recordkeeping & Other Key Practices,Taxes "201": Situations & Solutions Across State & International Boundaries.

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Legal Food Hub - Labor 201: Labor "201"(Multiple Employees, H2A, Worker Injury, Internet Hiring Protocols).


Maine Board of Pesticides ControlPesticides Applicator Recertification

9 a.m. -10 a.m.Wild Blueberry Pest Management Update.Presenters: David Yarborough, Seanna Annis and Elissa Ballman, UMaine.

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.Mosquitoes, Ticks, and Browntail Moth: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself.Presenters: Charlene Donahue, MFS and Chuck Lubelczyk, MMCRI.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Maine Board of Pesticides Control UpdatePresenters: BPC.

Knox Room


9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Farmers are welcome to meet one-on-one with Agricultural Service Providers.

Lincoln Room


9 a.m. -10 a.m.Getting into a Farmers' Market: Get tips and assistance from the Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets.

10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Effective Communication Strategies for Farm Management: For Agricultural Service Providers - How do farm families balance family and business?

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Open Space for Farmer-to-Farmer Management Discussions: BYO Brown Bag Lunch.

1 p.m. – 3 p.m.University of Maine Cooperative Extension Farmer Focus Group: Farmers You Are Invited! Participate in a 90-minute focus group to share about challenges and experiences during your time farming. You will be compensated $75 for your time and if there is more than one primary farmer, we invite all farmers to attend.

Oxford Room


9 a.m. – 10 a.m.Universal Design: Adapting farm equipment and processes as your body ages or changes.

10 a.m. – 11 a.m.How to find work on a Maine Farm: How to apply. How to get ready. What you can learn from others.

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Harvesting with Community in Mind: The Mainers Feeding Mainers Program, on-farm gleaning and contracting with local food pantries to benefit your farm and your community.

12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m.Stay and share ideas about food for the community and gleaning opportunities: BYO Brown Bag Lunch.

1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Know your Poultry Breeds: Learn from experts

about popular poultry breeds that fit your production and marketing goals.

Piscataquis Room

WIC

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.WIC Farmer Training: Training for farmers who are wanting to accept WIC checks. Speaker: Ana Scovil, WIC Vendor & Data Specialist.

Sagadahoc Room


9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Keeping Kids Safe on the Farm: Learn what to look for in the environment, what to expect from kids at different ages, and ways to stay safe working with and/or around children.

10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.Wholesaling to Maine Institutions: Maine Farm to Institution (MEFTI) will help farmers understand what it takes to sell to institutions in the state, including: K-12 schools, hospitals, and colleges. Key business skills include record-keeping, financial analysis, communication, marketing, and food safety.

12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.More discussion about wholesaling:

BYO Brown Bag Lunch

Somerset Room

Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) Meeting

10 a.m. – 11 a.m.REAP and Biomass Technologies: Opportunities for Maine Rural Small Businesses and Farmers: Maine has a well-known legacy of biomass-based industries that serve many sectors of its economy, including pulp and paper, wood processing, wood pellet manufacturing, etc. But did you know of all of the many technologies that qualify as “biomass” that are eligible for federal grant funding up to $500k for your business or farming operations? The Rural Energy for America Program aims to fund not only energy efficiency projects but also renewable energy projects, including many varieties that qualify as biomass energy.

Attend this session to hear more about which technologies are being funded as biomass energy, many for the first times, including:

1) Biomass boilers of all sizes, including micro2) Biomass-fired kilns3) Combined Heat and Power generators that

use wood or other biomass fuels4) Wood pellet or brick manufacturing

(mechanical presses)5) Anaerobic digesters6) Biodiesel and ethanol refineries and production


Fuels that qualify as biomass include wood, plant material, manure (chicken, cow, etc.), and algae, among others.Presenter: Sue Jones, President, Community Energy Partners and sub-contractor to the Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG).

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.Rural Energy for America Program: Grants and Loans for Farmers and Rural Small Businesses:The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) is administered by USDA Rural Development and provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems (RES) or to make energy efficiency improvements (EEI). Typical RES projects include solar, biomass, and geothermal installations. EEI projects can incorporate such items as upgrades to more efficient lighting, electrical motors, refrigeration, and insulation. This presentation will focus on eligible projects and how to access financing for your energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Presenter: Brian Wilson, Business and Cooperative Programs Specialist/State Energy Coordinator, Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture.

Waldo Room

Maine Nutrition Network Meeting

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Public Film Screening - Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story: We all love food. So how could we possibly be throwing nearly 50% of it in the trash? Two filmmakers and food lovers dive into the issue of food waste from the farm, through retail, all the way to the back of their own fridge. After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America, they pledge to quit grocery shopping and survive only on discarded food. What they find is truly shocking! Digital Journal calls it “compelling and inspiring.”


United Farmer Veterans of Maine Meeting

9 a.m. – 10 a.m.Maine Women Veteran Farmer's Panel: Learn the vital role women veterans are playing in Agriculture here in Maine.

10 a.m. – 11 a.m.Virtual Marketplace: Cross Street Market: Veteran & Patriot Members introduction to our Virtual Marketplace.

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.UFV of Maine Board of Directors: Meet our Board of Directors & Staff members.

12 p.m. – 1 p.m.New Member Networking workshop: Members welcome new Patriot and Veteran Members.

1 p.m. – 3 p.mUFV of Maine Quarterly Meeting: Quarterly meeting for members only.

Arnold/Howard Room

University of Maine, Cooperative Extension, Hops School

$25.00 registration fee for the school and pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

To register, please visit: https://extension.umaine.edu/register/product/

hops-school-january-12-2017-augusta/

10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Introduction to Commercial Hops Production: Pros and Cons.Presenter: David Handley, Vegetable & Small Fruit Specialist, UMaine Cooperative Extension.

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.Getting Started in Commercial Hops ProductionPresenter: Steve Miller, Hops Specialist, Cornell Cooperative Extension.

12 p.m.- 1 p.m.LUNCH BREAK (on your own)

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Hops Growers’ Experience in Maine: How it WorksPresenter: Ryan Houghton, The Hop Yard, Gorham, Maine.

2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Pest Management in HopsPresenter: David Handley, UMaine Cooperative Extension.

2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.Budgets and Numbers for a Hop YardPresenter: Erin Roche, Crop Insurance Program Manager, UMaine Cooperative Extension.

3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Maine Hops: What Local Craft Brewers Want from YouPresenter: John Bonney, Foundation Brewing Company, Portland, Maine.

3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.Questions and Discussion

Two Pesticide Applicator recertification credits will be offered for attending the entire day program.

Augusta Room

Beginning Farmer Resource Network Meeting:Sponsored by the UMaine Cooperative Extension Risk Management and Crop

Insurance Education Program

9 a.m. -10:45 a.m.Introduction to Farm Accounting Using QuickBooks Pro: A workshop covering the basics of using QuickBooks from recording farm business transactions to generating reports for measuring financial performance. This workshop is for first-time users and those with less than a year experience with QuickBooks. Class is limited to 15. Participants will be entered in a drawing to win a QuickBooks Pro subscription.Presenters: Becky Adams and June Vaillancourt, QuickBooks Pro Advisors, Austin Associates.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Ask the Experts - QuickBooks Q & A:

QuickBooks Advisers will be on-hand to field questions and provide limited one-on-one assistance. This session is open to all QuickBooks experience levels. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops. Class size is limited to 15. Presenters: Becky Adams and June Vaillancourt, QuickBooks Pro Advisors, Austin Associates.

1 p.m. -2:45 p.m.Introduction to Farm Accounting using QuickBooks Pro: A workshop covering the basics of using QuickBooks from recording farm business transactions to generating reports for measuring financial performance. This workshop is for first-time users and those with less than a year experience with QuickBooks. Class is limited to 15. Participants will be entered in a drawing to win a QuickBooks Pro subscription. Presenters: Becky Adams and June Vaillancourt, QuickBooks Pro Advisors, Austin Associates.

3 p.m. - 4 p.m.Ask the Experts- QuickBooks Q & A: QuickBooks Advisers will be on-hand to field questions and provide limited one-on-one assistance. This session is open to all QuickBooks experience levels. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops. Class size is limited to 15. Speakers: Becky Adams and June Vaillancourt, QuickBooks Pro Advisors, Austin Associates.

Capitol Room

FSMA Meeting

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.Introduction to The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA): An overview of the seven FSMA rules that impact food safety from farm to fork with a focus on the Produce Safety Rule and the Preventative Controls for Human Food Rule. Panel presentations will be followed by questions and discussion session. Presenters from DACF, USDA, UMaine Extension and Ag Matters will discuss upcoming training initiatives and outreach activities.


Demonstration Area Schedule

Tuesday, January 10th

10:00 a.m.Maine's Developing Elderberry IndustryElderberry growers and researchers discuss the status of Maine's commercial elderberry production.

12 p.m.The Mighty Power of the Humble TomatoJim Darroch from Backyard Farms and Chef Cynthia Finnemore Simonds will change your mind about the humble tomato. Heirloom varieties will be featured here, that have special characteristics showcased in recipes from appetizers to desserts.

2:00 p.m.Quality Assurance and Regulations Presents: Small Poultry Grower/Processing Exemption Options:The demand for locally grown poultry is up and QA&R will explain how small poultry growers can process poultry on the farm for distribution to local markets. There are three exemptions available to the small poultry grower; Fewer than 1,000 birds, Fewer than 20,000 birds and Fewer than 20,000 Small Enterprise. Come learn what you need to do to be ready for next year’s poultry growing season and to be able to provide your local community with farm raised, local birds.

4:00 p.m.Building trust and relationships with consumers through Social MediaThe first step to garnering the attention of consumers and promoting an understanding of what you do in agriculture is building a relationship with your intended audience. While this task might seem daunting, it only requires one thing of you – authenticity. The ordinary, everyday for you is the extraordinary for folks removed from agriculture.Presenters: Jenni Tilton-Flood of Flood Brothers Farm in Clinton and Jami Badershall of Maine Dairy Promotion

Board in Augusta will discuss how to build these relationships through social media (and in-person), the tools available to appeal to the desired audience and to amplify your message, and leveraging other established on-line presences and expertise to further your reach and make new connections.

Wednesday, January 11th

10:00 a.m.Intro to small farming specializingin swineJoin Michael and Brittany Hemond of Hemond Farms as they discuss small scale swine production.

12 p.m.Preparing Your Farm for the Future After a DroughtTake action to protect your farm from drought and other weather-related losses in the future. Join us for a discussion of risk management program options, crop diversification and soil health strategies for minimizing risk, the outlook for Maine's climate future, and tools for staying informed. Panelists include UMaine Cooperative Extension's Crop Insurance Education Program Manager Erin Roche, Sustainable Forage and Dairy Specialist Rick Kersbergen, the Farm Service Agency's Don Todd, and Maine State Climatologist Sean Birkel.

1:00 p.m.How Sweet It Is: All the Many Uses of MapleKristi Brannen of Spring Break Maple joins Chef Cynthia Finnemore Simonds to explore ways to substitute pure Maine maple syrup and maple sugar in your favorite recipes. They will also share the secrets of making savory and sweet maple dishes at home. 2:30 p.m.Labor: Maine Farming Community’s Most Valuable ResourceDOL and workforce partner staff will host a panel discussion in regards to registered apprenticeship programming, the Maine-at-Work Initiative, Department resources, and answer questions from attendees. This is a great opportunity to learn more about DOL's program

offerings, in preparation for the Career Fair later that evening. Presenters: Maine Department of Labor Staff 4:00 p.m.Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship ProgramThe Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship (DGA) program is an accredited National Apprenticeship registered with the Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. Originating in Wisconsin, where it was developed by and for farmers to address farm loss, DGA grew out of a long history of peer-to-peer education networks among dairy grazers. Formally established in June of 2011, DGA looks to match grazing dairy “Masters” with apprentices for a 2 year commitment

of both formal and informal education. Currently, there are 3 farms in Maine who have qualified as Masters. Wolfe’s Neck Farm in Freeport, ME has three DGA apprentices currently working on the farm as part of their Organic Dairy Farmer Research and Training Program. This program will provide information on how to get involved, either as a Master or as an apprentice.Presenter: Rick Kersbergen, Extension Professor, UMaine Cooperative Extension.

5:00 p.m.Agricultural Development Grant Program AnnouncementsThe Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry will announce their Agriculture Development Grant recipient selections during an on-floor ceremony.

Thursday, January 12th

10:00 a.m.Canning 101Join Kate McCarty from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension as she presents a hands-on demonstration that will teach you the basics of the USDA recommended canning techniques.

12 p.m.Borealis Breads Maine Grains on the RiseChef Cynthia Finnemore Simonds is joined by Jim Amaral, owner of Borealis Breads and co-author of the upcoming book Borealis Breads- Maine Grains on the Rise. Celebrating 25 years of Borealis, Jim will share some unique steamed breads made with local grains.

2:00 p.m. Beekeeping 101A talk about the function of the Queen, the workers and the drones. The life cycle of the honey bee and if time permitted a bit about the flowers bees forage on and the value of pollen and nectar to the bees. Presenter: Rick Cooper


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