Maine Sea Farmer’s News Bulletin
Timely updates for Maine’s aquaculture community — from dockside to research lab.
Hosted by Dana Morse, a seasoned extension professional with Maine Sea Grant and University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Maine Sea Farmer’s News Bulletin delivers concise news and updates for those working in aquaculture across the state. Whether you're on the water, in the hatchery, or part of the research and education community, this short-format bulletin keeps you connected to Maine’s dynamic coastal sector.
Maine Sea Farmer’s News Bulletin
Maine Sea Farmer's News Bulletin - June 19th, 2026
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1 | Project to test bird deterrents on oyster farms
https://www.facebook.com/merepointoyster
2 | New Oyster Bar
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/06/05/hancock/hancock-business/new-oyster-bar-blue-hill-joam40zk0w/
3 | Islesboro Central School grows scallops
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/06/05/midcoast/islesboro-maine-scallops-farming-aquaculture-students/
7 | Agritourism Webinars - possibilities for Oyster Trail Members
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=q6g_QX0gYkubzeoajy-GToLeAkM9WVRCnQAiX2biKYpUQzJNTVRMNDlNN0ZFVEpaRU5HWU9FWUpBSSQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl
9 |
Town of Brunswick Receives International ESRI Special Achievement in GIS (Septic System Analysis)
https://events.esri.com/conference/sagList/?fa=Detail&SID=10201
10 |
Job Posting: Maine Fishermen's Forum Event Manager (time-sensitive!)
hsoule@mainefishermensforum.org Click here for more info: https://tinyurl.com/cyut9vne
11 | Funding Opportunities in Organic Transitions; Urban, Indoor, and Emerging Agriculture; and Tribal Colleges Extension Program - Capacity Applications
Deadline: July 27, 2026
https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/integrated-research-education-extension-competitive-grants-program-organic-transitions?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
or
https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/urban-indoor-emerging-agriculture?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
12 | Maine Blue Economy Week, Sept 30-Oct 2
Get tickets: maineblueeconomyweek.com
13 | Funding Opportunity: Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program NOFO
https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/programs/farm-business-management-benchmarking-competitive-grants-program-fbmb?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
or
https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/farm-business-management-benchmarking-competitive-grants-program?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=