(Snow date February 29, 2020) Register Online Registration Fee: Contribute what you can. Pesticide Applicator Credits: 3 Register early, space is limited to 200. 2020 Conference Agenda (click here) Would you like to be a sponsor of this event? Email lily.calderwood@maine.edu for details.
Growers and landowners are invited to join us in a discussion and listening session on the future of the wild blueberry crop in New Hampshire. Marketing, value added products, crop diversification and preparing for a warming climate will be a focus. Emphasis on maintaining viability and profitability.
Leveraging Technology for Wild Blueberry Sales; Speakers: Eric Venturini (Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine), Amy McCann (Local Food Marketplace), Joe Blunda (Forager)
Insect Pests; Speaker: Dr. Phil Fanning (University of Maine)
Weed Control Practices in New Jersey; Speaker: Dr. Tierry Besancon (Rutgers University)
Beginning Wild Blueberry Production; Speaker: Dr. Lily Calderwood (University of Maine)
Specialty Food Industry and Market Trends; Speaker: Dr. Louis Bassano (University of Maine)
Acidic Podzol Soils; Speaker: Dr. Ivan Fernandez (University of Maine)
Disease IPM; Speaker: Dr. Seanna Annis (University of Maine)
Organic Pest and Crop Management; Speaker: Dr. Lily Calderwood (University of Maine)
Next Steps in Building a Wild Blue Wine Industry; Speakers: Bluet founders Eric Martin and Michael Terrien
