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Agriculture & The District
The District’s roots are agriculturally based.  We continue to support local agricultural producers through our partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).  Please see page 8 of our 2007 Annual Report to read about NRCS's conservation achievements from 2007.

The District is involved directly in local agricultural endeavors through watershed protection projects and educational initiatives such as the Maine Harvest Lunch program and annual displays at the Cumberland Fair. 

The District works with agricultural producers through watershed protection projects, such as the Libby Brook Conservation Project and the Presumpscot River Initiative Grant.  These projects offer assistance to farmers to make improvements that reduce the impact of farming practices on local water bodies.  The Walnut Crest Farm in Gorham is one such farm that recently implemented water quality improvement practices through the Presumpscot River Initiative Grant.  These improvements are featured as the cover story of our 2007 Annual Report.

Fifth Annual Grazing Conference
The Maine Grass Farmers Network will host its fifth annual Grazing Conference at Verrillo's Convention Center in Portland on November 15, 2008.  Speakers will address issues important to livestock owners using pasture and grasslands in their farming operations.  For more information, click here or contact Xandy Brown at andy@longmeadowsfarm.com or 207-873-5212.

District Cooperators
Please call 207-892-4700 to talk to Betty McInnes for more information on how to become a Cooperatore.

For assistance with nutrient management, pasture or forest land improvements, crop rotation, etc. please complete our request for technical assistance form!