United States Department of Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Maine Go to Accessibility Information
Skip to Page Content





  

 



Welcome to the NRCS Maine state web site.

A PARTNER IN CONSERVATION SINCE 1935

 

Farmland with hay bales in the fall

Conservation Stewardship Sign-Up Period Extended


The sign-up period cut-off date for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) has been extended to January 27, 2012.  Producers interested in CSP should submit applications to their local NRCS office by the deadline so that their applications can be considered during the first ranking period of 2012.

...More Info

 

Open farmland with machinery

New Farmer Workshop Series to be held in Lewiston, Maine


In response to the educational needs of new farmers, a group of agencies have joined forces to develop a comprehensive workshop series to be held every Tuesday beginning January 31 and ending March 13, 2012 in Lewiston. A new farmer is considered as one in the farming business less than 10 years or haven't started yet. There will be  seven workshops.

...More Info

 

Pond with irrigation pipe

Applications Being Accepted for Irrigation Assistance


Maine NRCS is accepting applications for irrigation assistance to private landowners through the Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) program.  Funding is being made available to both large-and small-scale irrigators.  The deadline for applications is February 10, 2012.

...More Info

 

Inside a high tunnel greenhouse

Ranking Dates Set for Three Major Conservation Initiatives


Funded through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, three ranking dates have been set for the On-Farm Energy, Organic, and Seasonal High Tunnel initiatives for Fiscal Year 2012:  February 3, March 30 and June 1, 2012.  All three initiatives offer technical and financial assistance.

...More Info

 

Working Farm

USDA to Provide Funds to Protect Maine's Working Farms


To help protect working agricultural lands in Maine, nearly $1 million will be available to successful Maine applicants this year through the agency's Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP).  Applications received by March 23, 2012 will be considered for funding this fiscal year.

...More Info

 

NRCS Funding Available to Restore Maine Wetlands


Funding is available to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands through the Wetlands Reserve Program.  Applications received by March 30, 2012 will be considered for funding in 2012. 

...More Info

 

Applications Being Accepted Under the New England/New York Forestry Initiative


Funding is available to assist Maine forest landowners with forest land planning and management under the New England/New York Forestry Initiative.  Deadline for applications is April 6, 2012.

...More Info

 

Helping People Help the Land

Last Modified:  01/26/2012