When: Sunday November 15, 2015 at 11:00-3:00 pm. Where: Route 35 in Dayton (GPS location) 358 Clark Mills Rd. in Dayton Maine (field is across the street). Follow signs from route 5/35 intersection York County Farm Bureau will be hosting it’s first annual Plow Day. Come see horse and antique tractor plowing demonstrations. Network with local… Read more >
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Broadband forum draws interest in Aroostook County
The Aroostook County Farm Bureau was the host of a broadband Internet conference on Oct. 26. The event, held at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center, focused on the challenges and opportunities relating to assuring that farmers and other rural residents and businesses get access to broadband network services. The event was attended by… Read more >
The Livestock Producers Scholarship
We are proud to announce that the Maine Farm Bureau is offering a $500 scholarship! This will be offered to an eligible college or technical student studying in an agricultural related field. The deadline is October 31, 2015 and the selected student will be announced at our annual meeting. For more information about this opportunity… Read more >
Aroostook County Farm Bureau Broadband Conference: Oct. 26, 2015
The Aroostook County Farm Bureau will be holding a Broadband Internet Conference on October 26, 2015 at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center located at 116 Main St Presque Isle, ME 04769. The following guests will be attending to participate in discussions: Tim Schneider (Public Advocate) – Speaking on the state of broadband in Maine and the regulatory… Read more >
Aroostook County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting: Oct. 26, 2015
The Aroostook County Farm Bureau will be holding it’s annual meeting on October 26, 2015 at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center located at 116 Main St Presque Isle, ME 04769. The Agenda Is As Follows 4:30 – Resolutions Committee Starts – Broadband Report – LD826 Status – New Resolutions 5:30 – Recess for Social Hour… Read more >
Farmer learns he’s not alone once Farm Bureau involved
By Frank Allen and Rommy Haines, Aroostook County Farm Bureau Jim and Megan Gerritsen have done all the right things to keep their small family potato farm sustainable and profitable. They have sized their operation to fit the land and machinery they have available. Rather than be held hostage to uncertainty of a commodity market,… Read more >
Farm Bureau Sees Expansion of Rural Broadband Internet
By David Bright, MFB State Director The last mile may be in sight, but when it comes to bringing broadband Internet service to all of Maine, people in many parts of the state still can’t quite get there from here. Maine Farm Bureau joined with a number of other groups during the Legislative session and… Read more >