James Bergeron was selected as Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2018 Outstanding Conservation Cooperator of the Year.
Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District
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Invasive upland plant ID workshop rescheduled
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District, in conjunction with the Maine Forest Service, has rescheduled an invasive plants workshop for Aug. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in room C-23 downstairs in Roberts Learning Center at the University of Maine at Farmington. The training will help participants identify upland invasive […]
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Spruce Mountain teams sweep envirothon
WILTON — Three teams from Spruce Mountain High School in Jay won the top three places at the Southwestern Regional Envirothon on Thursday at Kineowatha Park. Spruce Mountain adviser Rob Taylor said, “I’m really pleased with my rookie team. This is their first time being at a competition like this.” Tanna Herlihy, from the second place […]
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Agriculture, natural resources draw hundreds to Farmington Fair
Aaron Arsenault washes his hands after petting a stuffed animal during Agricultural Education Day at Farmington Fair on Monday. A hand-washing station sponsored by the Maine Department of Agriculture showed how dirt and germs can linger if hands aren’t washed properly. A student checks her hands after using the hand-washing station during Agricultural Education Day […]
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Conservation District presents awards at annual meeting
FARMINGTON – At the annual meeting of the Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District (FCSWCD) people from Chesterville, Jay and New Vineyard received awards for their commitment to conservation and stewardship of natural resources. FCSWCD Supervisor Patty Cormier, Maine Forest Service District Forester, presented George Merrill of Jay with the Conservation Logger of the […]