Maine County Bureaus

County Farm Bureau Profile: Franklin

County Info

Franklin County, set in Western Maine, is a small, but extemely active county.  They are always on the lookout for new programs to try.  This past year some of their activities have included:

  • A consumer awareness day, held at the Farmington Fairgrounds, the public was invited to attend this event with booths, animals, and demonstrations showcasing the day to day importance of agriculture
  • A booth at the local fair displaying informative handouts and photos
  • A summer outing allowing for old and new members to join together for fun and fellowship with other farmers and supporters of the Maine way of life

The current Franklin County Farm Bureau board of directors are:

  • Pam Harnden, President - (207) 645-2568
  • Russell Black, Vice President - (207) 645-2990
  • Henry Hardy, Treasurer - (207) 778-6446
  • Linton Robinson, Secretary - (207) 645-4622
  • Frank Forster - (207) 652-2920
  • Malcolm Turner - (207) 645-4735
  • Paul Ripa, State Director - (207) 779-0797

Check out Franklin County farm websites:

http://kingandiangus.com/

Porter Hill Farm - www.porterhillfarm.com

Knowlton Corner Farm - www.knowltoncornerfarm.com 

Hall Farms Maple Products - www.hallfarms.com

Tullibardine Farm LLP - http://chinooktradinpost.com

 

 

 

 

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Franklin County hosts events throughout the year to educate the public about the importance of agriculture. Here, 2 children watch the progress of some baby chicks getting ready to hatch.
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Andrew Hardy, winner of the 2005 High School Discussion Meet, being presented with an award from Jon Olson of MFB
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The Annual Antique Tractor Show was held at the Farmington Fairgrounds this year, with Hale Bulmer of the county board helping to staff a MFB display
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Pam Harnden and Martha Black (MFB staff member) were busy at work for an ice cream fundraiser at Maine Farm Days held in Clinton, Maine in August.