The Southern Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District and Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association are hosting a "Fall Planting in a High Tunnel" workshop Thursday, July 31. The class, led by MOFGA's agricultural service director Dave Colson, will begin at 4pm at the high tunnel of Barry and Debbie Campbell, 304 Campbell Rd, Littleton where Dave will discuss fall planting preparation, cold-hardy greens, and more. The class will continue at 5:30pm at The Horn Restaurant, 382 North Rd, Houlton with a Q & A with Dave. There will be a cash bar available and discount coupons for those attendees dining at The Horn for a "Caribbean-themed night" after the workshop. Reservations to The Horn are recommended at 532-2260. To help plan for the event, pre-registration is suggested. Please contact the SASWCD at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or phone 532-2087 x101.
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About Soil and Water Conservation Districts:
Soil and Water Conservation Districts work as the grass roots connection between local, state and federal agencies and producers and have done so since 1935, when Congress agreed to a Soil Conservation Service after spending an afternoon in session with skies darkened by soil particles blown in from the Great Plains. The Southern Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District became recognized under Maine State Law in January of 1942. Since then, the SASWCD has grown from working with farmers as conservation "cooperators" to include all landowners.
SASWCD MIssion: Assist and educate the public to promote stewardship of soil and water resources to landowners.
The Southern Aroostook SWCD is locally-led by a volunteer board of Supervisors who direct district staff in determining natural resource priorities and educational programs. The current board of Supervisors include:
Elected and Appointed Supervisors:
Gene Lawlor, Board Chair, Merrill Peter Qualey, Sherman
Jon Scott, Linneus Perry Lilley, Smyrna
Sue Caswell, Dyer Brook
Associate Supervisors:
Tim O'Donnell, Hodgdon Linda Trickey, Smyrna
Education for all landowners is an important part of our work. Check out listings under "Events" to see what is happening this summer in Southern Aroostook.
