Flowering in the North Conference 2026
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We’ve just wrapped up our 2026 conference and had a truly wonderful time bringing growers, educators, and industry partners together! We’d love to stay in touch — please consider joining our mailing list to receive updates and be the first to know when Flowering in the North returns.
Thank you again, and we hope to see you next time.
Yours warmly and in gratitude,
Dr. Ankit K Singh
Lead, Flowering in the North Conference
Learn more about our 2026 conference:
2026 Flowering in the North program booklet (PDF)
2026 Sponsors
Lisanthus ($1,000 level)
Snapdragon ($500 level)
Sunflower ($250 level)
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We are deeply grateful and excited to bring this event together again!
On behalf of the FITN Planning Committee:
- Sarah Lutte, Lazy Acre Farms
- Julia Baecher, East of Eden Flower Farm
- Lee Cline, Fox Hollow Flowers
- Jason Lilley, UMaine Extension
Yours warmly and in gratitude,
Dr. Ankit K Singh
Organizer Contact
Ankit K. Singh, Ph.D.
Assistant Extension Professor
Maine Sustainable Agriculture and Ornamental Horticulture Educator
E-mail: ankit.singh@maine.edu
Phone: 207.324.2814
If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at least seven days before the program. This allows sufficient time to meet your request; however, all requests will be considered.
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