Penobscot County Soil & Water Conservation District

Penobscot County Soil & Water Conservation District Making Conservation Work for You For Over 60 Years A board of supervisors carries out the District’s programs.

The Penobscot County Soil and Water Conservation District was formed on June 15, 1945, in accordance with Chapter 29, Revised Statutes 1944, of the Laws of the State of Maine. Two members are appointed by the Maine Association of Conservation Districts Advisory Council and three are elected by the residents of the District. The laws of the District are based on the principle that landowners and operators should take the initiative and responsibility in creating programs that will protect and improve resources that have a direct and immediate bearing on the people. We work with many partners to provide conservation assistance to the public. Our primary partner is the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Through this partnership, NRCS provides the District with a strong technical background. We also work with many other federal, state and local partners. The District reaches out to all local stakeholders in the community to determine priorities and set a course of action to solve natural resource problems. We provide local conservation leadership, teach the value of natural resources, encourage conservation efforts, and help plan and implement voluntary programs.

MOFGA's annual "Starting Your Farm" Zoom series is running again this October. This is a great fit to share with anyone ...
09/21/2026

MOFGA's annual "Starting Your Farm" Zoom series is running again this October. This is a great fit to share with anyone that is an aspiring farm-starter but might not be ready for a full business planning course. Links and descriptions below!

Starting Your Farm Session 1: Accessing Resources
October 8, 5-7 p.m.
Zoom

Starting Your Farm is a three-part Zoom series. First up is Accessing Resources. If you are interested in starting a farm, it is never too soon to consider your options of how to access land and capital resources. Join Maine’s field agent for Land For Good and Bo Dennis, MOFGA’s beginning farmer specialist, to brainstorm about your future farm, the land base you’ll need, and the variety of ways to achieve your farm dream. This session will include time for you to hear from others, reflect on your goals, and learn about the resources available to support you in farming in Maine. Register here; https://www.tickettailor.com/events/testorg8/2174142 a Zoom link will be sent to all registrants.

Starting Your Farm Session 2: Selecting Enterprises
October 14, 5-7 p.m.
Zoom
The second session in our Starting Your Farm series. Once you have begun to explore your options for starting a farm, it is important to consider what you plan to grow and sell. This is an interactive workshop on enterprise selection and financial planning. We will discuss enterprise budgeting and market channel considerations, and how they influence what you might choose to focus on on your farm. Register here; https://www.tickettailor.com/events/testorg8/2174143 a Zoom link will be sent to all registrants.

Starting Your Farm Session 3: Planning your first year
October 21, 5-7 p.m.
Zoom
The third session in our Starting Your Farm series. Designed for participants who have attended the first two sessions of the Starting Your Farm workshop series, this workshop will cover how to create a production plan for your first year. This interactive workshop will guide you through the process of developing your first production plan and will also offer chances to connect with other beginning farmers in similar enterprises as you. Register here; https://www.tickettailor.com/events/testorg8/2174144?trackingConsent=1 a Zoom link will be sent to all registrants.

Starting Your Farm Session 2: Selecting Enterprises – Zoom, Wed Oct 14, 2026 - Once you have begun to explore your options for starting a farm, it is important to consider what you plan to grow and sell. Join Bo Dennis, MOFGA’s Beginning Farmer Specialist, for an interactive workshop on enterpri...

Pests spread on firewood. Leave your firewood at home and buy it from a local source! To find firewood near your campsit...
09/21/2026

Pests spread on firewood. Leave your firewood at home and buy it from a local source! To find firewood near your campsite, check out firewoodscout.org

An estimated 33,000 total jobs are created by the Maine forestry industry. Support Maine’s forest industry. Buy local fi...
09/14/2026

An estimated 33,000 total jobs are created by the Maine forestry industry. Support Maine’s forest industry. Buy local firewood and prevent the spread of invasive forest pests.
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09/14/2026

Some live stalking workshops coming up with our fellow districts! Would you like to see some of these workshops offered in Penobscot county? Let us know.
• September 22: Bicentennial Nature Park Live Stake Workshop – Augusta (KCSWCD)
• September 30: Swan Lake State Park Live Stake Workshop – Swanville (WCSWCD)
• October 26 or 28: Moulton Mill Preserve Live Stake Workshop – Unity (WCSWCD)
• October 30: Midcoast Conservancy – Sheepscot River Watershed (KLSWCD)
• November 9: Georges River Land Trust @ Appleton Preserve (KLSWCD)

If interested in attending one of these workshops, please contact Sarah Whateley at the Waldo County Soil and Water Conservation District (207) 218-5311

The feeds on over 120 trees andcrops, including apple, cherry, grape, hops, maple,plum, walnut, and many others. They ...
07/10/2026

The feeds on over 120 trees and
crops, including apple, cherry, grape, hops, maple,
plum, walnut, and many others. They excrete a thick
honeydew on the base of the plant that encourages the
growth of sooty mold and invites other pests. Their
impact is amplified by the fact they’re aggressive
swarming insects.

Your firewood choices matter. Don’t bring an unwanted guest to your 4th of July celebration. Buy and burn local firewood...
07/01/2026

Your firewood choices matter. Don’t bring an unwanted guest to your 4th of July celebration. Buy and burn local firewood. Gather responsibly onsite, when permitted. Buy certified, heat-treated wood.

The district is at the Penobscot County Conservation Association Family Fun Day! Come on down. They have tons off fun a...
06/06/2026

The district is at the Penobscot County Conservation Association Family Fun Day! Come on down. They have tons off fun activities for kids, lunch, door prizes, and more!

05/21/2026

If anyone is interested in some $3.00 6-packs of veggie seedlings. I will be in the lobby of the office till Noon today. Come on in and shop away!

Forsythia Bush 4 $33.50 Each
Azalea Bush Pink 3 $33.00 Each
Azalea Bush Yellow 3 $33.00 Each
Azalea Bush orange 1 $33.00 Each
Herbs still available: $4.00 for 4-inch pots
Cilantro
Parsley
Veggie Seedlings: 6-packs $3.00
Leeks
Brandywine Tomato
Early Girl Tomato
Jetstar Tomato
Roma Tomato
Glamour Tomato
Mountain Merit Tomato
Big Boy Tomato
Sweet Million Cherry Tomato
Arcadia Broccoli
Packman Broccoli
Early Cabbage
Red Cabbage
Late Cabbage
Ace Pepper
Bell Pepper
Habanero Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Brussel Sprouts

05/19/2026

I have put together a updated list of items as of today left over from the plant sale. With other programs and events going on this week, it may be hard for me to open up another in person shopping event. So, if you are interested in any of these items and would like me to pull you an order together just message me on here. Just let me know the item name and how many you would like. Then on Thursday May 21st you can come and pickup your order from 9AM-12PM.
Ok so here are the trees I have left. The price is $22.50 Each.
Frostbite Apple 1
Patten Pear 1
Seckel Pear 4
Baldwin Apple 1
Dutchess of Oldenburg Apple 1

Other Items:
Asparagus Roots 1 bundles 25 roots per bundle $22.50
Lilac White 1 $35.00 Each
Forsythia Bush 5 $33.50 Each
Azalea Bush Pink 3 $33.00 Each
Azalea Bush Yellow 3 $33.00 Each
Azalea Bush orange 2 $33.00 Each
Patio Tomato 1 $10.00

Herbs still available: $4.00 for 4-inch pots
Spearmint
3 Dill
Parsley

Veggie Seedlings: 6-packs $3.00
Leeks
Brandywine Tomato
Early Girl Tomato
Jetstar Tomato
Glamour Tomato
Mountain Merit Tomato
Big Boy Tomato
Sweet Million Cherry Tomato
Arcadia Broccoli
Packman Broccoli
Early Cabbage
Red Cabbage
Late Cabbage
Ace Pepper
Bell Pepper
Habanero Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Blue Hubbard Squash
Brussel Sprouts
Thank you again for all of your support of the District!
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Wow! What a great plant sale. Thank you to everyone who came out and purchased plants this year. A big thank you goes ou...
05/19/2026

Wow! What a great plant sale. Thank you to everyone who came out and purchased plants this year. A big thank you goes out to my family, great friends, and amazing board members who help me pull this all together. I could not do it without you!

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1423 Broadway
Bangor, ME
04401

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30am
Thursday 8am - 4:30am
Friday 8am - 4:30am

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+12079903676

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