For Immediate Release
January 9, 2018
Contact: John Bott, (207) 287-3156
Barry Higgins honored at the Maine Agricultural Trades Show
Governor Paul R. LePage
joins Commissioner Whitcomb to recognize Barry Higgins' contributions to Maine
agriculture
Pictured (L to R): Commissioner Walt Whitcomb, Governor Paul R. LePage and Barry Higgins.
AUGUSTA— Barry Higgins of Maple Lane Farms (Charleston, ME) received the Commissioner’s Distinguished Service Award today at the 77th
Annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show Commissioner’s Luncheon. Governor Paul R.
LePage joined Commissioner Walt Whitcomb to present them with the award in
recognition of their many contributions to Maine agriculture. The annual award has been given since 2001.
Award
inscription:
“Your leadership in defending the
importance of food safety helped turn the tide of public policy. As a highly
diversified agricultural enterprise, Maple Lane Farm is an outstanding example
of a business that adjusts its focus to meet market demand.”
Maple
Lane Farms:
Maple
Lane Farms is a fourth-generation family farm and has been at the same location
since 1935 when Stanley Higgins bought the farm. Today, the whole family
is incorporated into the business. The farm has nearly 1600 acres in Penobscot
and Piscataquis Counties, with 500 acres in Corn, 60 acres in barley and the
rest in hay production. They keep about 400 head of dairy and beef cattle.
More information is available at:
http://maplelanefarmsme.com/
Maine Agricultural
Trades Show:
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and
Forestry’s annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show highlights Maine agriculture and the people involved through
demonstrations, presentations and meetings of nearly 50 major agricultural
organizations. There are over 125 exhibits featuring the newest in agricultural
products, equipment and services. One of the state’s largest agricultural
exhibitions, the event is expected to draw more than 5,000 people over the course
of three days (January 9-11). Admission is free and open to the public.
This three-day event has
something for everyone, the farmer, non-farmer, hobbyist, educator or supplier.
Attendees can walk through, observe and learn about how food is harvested and
processed. Farmers and producers can see the most up-to-date farm equipment and
processing methods and equipment.
Remaining Trades Show floor hours:
- Wednesday,
January 10, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday,
January 11, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The complete program and
schedule are available at: http://www.getrealmaine.com/.
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