March 28, 2024
BANGOR DAILY NEWS (BANGOR, MAINE

Rep. Baldacci to attend soil district banquet

ELLSWORTH — The annual Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation District banquet is being held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the White Birches Country Club on Route 1.

U.S. Rep. John Baldacci will speak about the new FDA-proposed rules on what chemicals, drugs, pesticides and defoliants will be allowed during the growing and processing of food, while still retaining the “organic” label.

Baldacci also will discuss financial aid availability for farmers, small wood lot owners, tree growers and loggers who were affected by the recent ice storm.


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