Augusta, ME - The Maine Agricultural Trades Show is an annual event that takes place in Augusta, Maine. This is a three-day function for the public. This show provides an atmosphere to walk through, observe, and educate the public about different areas of agriculture. It will include workshops on Community Wind along with a special Reception and Social Hour with wind energy speakers and wind sector representatives.

This will be the 71st year of the Trades Show, which furnishes a showplace for farmers and producers to see the most modern equipment and services. There are over 40 major agricultural organizations, committees and agencies; as well as more than 100 exhibits to take in. All of our vendors are agriculturally based, some providing free samples and opportunities to purchase products. Throughout the week there will be lectures and workshops to participate in.

The 2012 Maine Agricultural Trades Show will be held at the Augusta Civic Center on January 10 -12, 2012. Admission is FREE!

Show hours

Tuesday, January 10, 9am-5pm
Wednesday, January 11, 9am-8pm
Thursday, January 12, 9am-3pm

Community Wind Workshops

Workshops are hosted by Windependence, the Distributed Wind Energy Association, and the Greater Portland Council of Governments.

"Farmer-Owned Community Wind in Maine: What is it? And Is it Right for You and Your Family?"

Wednesday, January 11, 2012, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

• Windfarmer to Windfarmer Exchange
• Facilitated Wind Turbine Vendor Panel and Q & A: "Tell us about your Wind Turbines"
• Casual Reception and Social Hour with all Speakers and Wind Sector Representatives

Thursday, January 12, 2012, 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Wind 101:  Where do I start with small wind on my farm? Siting, Sizing and Choosing a Wind Turbine
• What policies and incentives are available to help me?
  • Maine Rebates for Small Wind Turbines
  • Maine Net Energy Billing and Wind Power
  • USDA Grants and Loan Programs
• Facilitated Feedback and Brainstorming Session for Farmers and Those in the Agricultural Community: How can Windependence and DWEA help you?

Download the complete Community Wind Workshops Agenda.

Find out more about the 2012 Maine Agricultural Trades Show:
www.getrealmaine.com

For more information about the Community Wind workshops contact:
Sue Jones,  207‐751‐0749