Join us for a combined pest and crop management field meeting in southern Maine with the grower Seth Kroeck. Kate McFarland, Assistant Agroforester for the USDA National Agroforestry Center, will be visiting us from Vermont to share her knowledge on wind breaks. UMaine researchers will discuss the most recent research and Extension efforts. Maine NRCS will be present to share information about their mulch and irrigation programs.
You MUST pre-register in order to attend. Masks are encouraged and social distancing is required. For more information please contact Mary Michaud, 207.581.3175 or email mary.j.michaud@maine.edu.
The theme is Climate Resilience.
3:00-4:00 Organic Wild Blueberry Pest and Crop Management (Organic, 1 PA Credit)
4:00-5:00 NRCS Topics: Irrigation, Mulch, and Wind Breaks