Pollinators! (1PA Credit)

online/synchronous

Dr. Phil Fanning will discuss wild blueberry honey bee and bumblebee pollination in addition to the importance of our native pollinators in Maine wild blueberry production. All sessions start a 4:00 pm and could run for 1 or 2 hours depending on discussion back and forth. The login link and password are the same for […]

Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine Update

online/synchronous

Eric Venturini, Executive Director, will share an update of Commission activities and Bruce Hall, Chair of the Wild Blueberry Commission Advisory Committee, will share the role of this committee on research activities with the UMaine researchers. All sessions start a 4:00 pm and could run for 1 or 2 hours depending on discussion back and […]

Drought and Water Management in Wild Blueberry

online/synchronous

Dr. Yongjiang Zhang, plant physiologist, will share his recent findings on climate change, drought, and water management in wild blueberry. All sessions start a 4:00 pm and could run for 1 or 2 hours depending on discussion back and forth. The login link and password are the same for all sessions. This information will be […]

Certifications Panel

online/synchronous

Eric Venturini will facilitate a panel on Certifications available to farmers including MOFGA Organic, Bee Better Certified, Non-GMO Project, and Certified Naturally Grown. All sessions start a 4:00 pm and could run for 1 or 2 hours depending on discussion back and forth. The login link and password are the same for all sessions. This […]

Organic Field Meeting

Blue Hill Berry Company 365 Rt 173, Surry, ME, United States

Blue Hill Berry Company, Nicholas Lindholm The field behind 365 Rt 172, Surry. This field is behind the Surry General Store but do NOT park at the store. Park either in the field behind 365, which is a brown house, OR across the street in a grassy field labeled for UMaine parking. Organic management of […]

Downeast IPM and Crop Management Field Meeting

Blueberry Hill Farm 1643 US-1, Jonesboro, ME, United States

Where: UMaine Blueberry Hill Farm, Jonesboro, ME When: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Time: 10:00 am. – 12:00 p.m. 1643 US-1, Jonesboro, Maine 2 PA Credit.  

Downeast IPM Field Meeting

Harmon Mountain Farm 2001 Northfield Road, Northfield, ME, United States

Harmon Mountain Farm, Ethan Davis Directions: 2001 Northfield Road, Northfield Harmon Mountain Farm is now under new management after the Antil’s retired. Join us to connect with each other and learn about pest and crop management with new energy! 1 Pesticide Credit.

Mid-Coast IPM and Mulch Field Meeting

Brodis Blueberries 87 Jones Hill Road, Hope, ME, United States

Brodis Blueberries, Ron Howard Directions: 87 Jones Hill Rd, Hope is off of Rt 235. You cannot access the farm via Appleton. Join us at Brodis Blueberries to connect with other growers, learn about pest and crop management, and see large-scale mulching in action. 2  Pesticide Credit.

Fresh Pack Line Meeting

Welch Farm 186 Roque Bluffs Road, Roque Bluffs, ME, United States

Welch Farm, Lisa & Wayne Hanscom 186 Roque Bluffs Road, Roque Bluffs, ME Welch Farm invested in a new fresh pack line from the Maine Wild Blueberry Equipment Company in 2021 and Dr. Lily Calderwood has a cold storage demonstration at their farm. Come discuss fresh pack line improvements and berry quality with us!

Blueberry Hill Farm Field Day

Blueberry Hill Farm 1643 US-1, Jonesboro, ME, United States

Blueberry Hill Farm 1643 Rt. 1, Jonesboro, ME This year’s big field day will feature a morning of IPM with UMaine researchers, and burgers on the grill for lunch, followed by an exciting afternoon with the following sessions. 9:00-12:00 Pest and Crop Management (2 pesticide credits) Starts in Lower Field 9:00-10:00: Weed Management (Lily Calderwood […]

Wild Blueberry Production: A Five Week Course for Beginning Farmers and UMaine Students

online/synchronous

Fall semester: 8/30/22 to 9/29/22 (5 weeks) Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5:30–7:30 p.m. (online, synchronous) Cost: $50-$150 PSE 270: Wild Blueberry Production (1 credit) Instructors: Dr. Lily Calderwood, Dr. Phil Fanning, Dr. Seanna Annis, Dr. Yongiang Zhang, and guest lecturers Register Online This course is an introduction to growing wild blueberries in Maine. The course covers […]

$50 – $150

Wild Blueberry Production: A Five Week Course for Beginning Farmers and UMaine Students

online/synchronous

Fall semester: 8/30/22 to 9/29/22 (5 weeks) Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5:30–7:30 p.m. (online, synchronous) Cost: $50-$150 PSE 270: Wild Blueberry Production (1 credit) Instructors: Dr. Lily Calderwood, Dr. Phil Fanning, Dr. Seanna Annis, Dr. Yongiang Zhang, and guest lecturers Register Online This course is an introduction to growing wild blueberries in Maine. The course covers […]

$50 – $150