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Information Session for Farmers in York & Cumberland Counties
February 27, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Are you a Farmer in Southern Maine?
If you are curious about the farmland property tax program, protecting your farmland with a conservation easement, or in need of a specific agricultural or business service, this information session is for you!
Monday, February 27, 2017
1-4:15 pm
341 Mosher Rd/Rte 237, Gorham, ME
Join Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Maine Farmland Trust, and University of Maine Cooperative Extension for an afternoon of information about services that can help your farm business:
How to Apply for Farmland Property Tax Program
Stephanie Gilbert, MDACF
Conservation Easements as a Tool to help Fund Farm Purchase or Improvements
Nina Young & Chris Cabot, Maine Farmland Trust
Finding Agricultural Service Providers
Stephanie Gilbert, MDACF; Jason Lilley, UMaine Cumberland County Cooperative Extension; Phelps Turner, Legal Services Food Hub; Dale Rines, Ag Engineers, Inc.; Ben Hartwell, Sebago Lake Ranch
Questions? Please contact Stephanie Gilbert for more information: Stephanie.gilbert@maine.gov or 207-287-7520
Shaw Brothers Construction is dedicated to supporting Maine’s farms and farmers and has generously donated use of its Training Room for this meeting.
Parking: Turn off Route 237 at the large granite sign for the “Office Entrance” on Westerly side of building. There is overflow parking on Easterly side. Enter at the main entrance.
Ag Engineers, Inc.