WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Monday, June 12 the U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting more than 1 million acres in this year’s Conservation Reserve Program General signup. This is one of several signups that USDA’s Farm Service Agency is holding for the program. The results for CRP General signup reflect the continued […]
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Foundation awards $1.5M in grants to meet critical needs for Maine people
Grants will help nonprofits in all 16 counties provide food, housing, shelter, healthcare, and other essential services.
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JMG receives $10K grant from State Farm
JMG has been awarded a $10,000 State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grant. This grant will support the organization as it prioritizes education, economic mobility, and community development, helping Maine students achieve their goals and career aspirations. JMG firmly believes that education is a cornerstone of personal and professional growth. With the support of the […]
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Summer Youth Service Project grants open for applications
Applications are due Friday, June 23.
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Ag department extends application deadline for Revenue Loss Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending the deadline for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) to Friday, July 14 to give producers more time to apply for assistance. The original deadline was June 2. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency is partnering with nine organizations to provide educational […]
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Farm Fresh Rewards offers new benefits for SNAP/EBT shoppers
Farm Fresh Rewards, a program of Good Shepherd Food Bank, transitioned from paper vouchers to a discount at the checkout, aiming to make it easier to use rewards. SNAP/EBT shoppers will receive a 50% point-of-purchase discount on a wider variety of eligible fruits, vegetables, legumes and seedlings. Farm Fresh Rewards is a nutrition incentives program […]
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Connecticut woman pleads guilty to fentanyl, crack cocaine charges in federal court
Chrissie LaForge, 42, of Winsted agreed to accept a plea agreement in March that she would not spend more than 36 months in prison.
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Association receives highest turnout for environmental poster contest
A Dirigo High School student was the grade nine to 12 winner; a Poland Community School fourth-grader was recognized.
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Personal hygiene product collection drive set for June 5, 6, 7
The Maine Association of Realtors is set to host a statewide personal hygiene product collection drive from Monday through Wednesday, June 5-7. Nearly 50 real estate companies from York to Lincoln will open their doors as drop-off locations for personal care related product collection. With rising costs, the demand for these essential products has only […]
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Ag department offering assistance to help organic dairy producers
The Maine Farm Service Agency’s office is accepting applications for the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program. Eligible producers include certified organic dairy operations that produce milk from cows, goats and sheep. “Maine organic dairy producers have faced significant and unique increases in their marketing costs, compounded by increases in feed and transportation costs and the […]