UMaine Wild Blueberry Conference Series/Wild Blueberry Pollination
Wild Blueberry Pollination; Speaker: Dr. Phil Fanning (University of Maine)
Free
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UMaine Wild Blueberry Conference Series/Plant Stress and Climate Change
Plant Stress and Climate Change; Speaker: Yonjiang Zhang (University of Maine)
Free
UMaine Wild Blueberry Conference Series/Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine Update
Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine Update
Free
UMaine Wild Blueberry Conference Series/Nutrient and Water Management in Northern Highbush
Fertility and Water Management in Northern Highbush; Speaker: Dr. David Bryla (USDA ARS: Corvallis, Oregon)
Free
UMaine Wild Blueberry Conference Series/Crop Insurance and Food Safety Updates
Speakers: Chris Howard from the UMaine Extension Crop Insurance Program will give an update on crop insurance and food safety; and Hannah Mullally (NRCS): Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management (IPPM) Program Overview If any other organization would like to give an update to this group on this date please reach out to Lily Calderwood at […]
UMaine Wild Blueberry Conference Series/Recipe to Market: Ca$hing in on Business Opportunities in Maine
Rescheduled from March 12. Speakers: Dr. Beth Calder and Dr. Jim McConnon (University of Maine)
Summer 2021 Field Days – Cherryfield
Cherryfield Foods land Bombing Range field Cherryfield, ME, United StatesJoin us for a combined pest and crop management field meeting on the barrens. Cherryfield Foods personnel will be attending to give us an irrigation demonstration and discuss their jack pine wind breaks. Kate McFarland, Assistant Agroforester for the USDA National Agroforestry Center, will be visiting us from Vermont to share her knowledge on wind […]
Free
Summer 2021 Field Days – Brunswick
Crystal Spring Farm Brunswick, ME, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Free
Summer 2021 Field Days – Rockport
Join Dr. Calderwood, grower Paul Sweetland, and BlueWave Solar for a tour and discussion. 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. 8:00-9:00 Dual-Use Solar Construction over Wild Blueberry Tour and Discussion
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Summer 2021 Field Days – Stockton Springs
Staples Homestead 302 Old County Road, Stockton Springs, ME, United StatesJoin us for a combined pest and crop management field meeting in Waldo County with the grower Josh Dixon. Dr. Calderwood’s UMaine team has a mulch research study at this location, which will be featured. Maine NRCS will be present to share information about mulch and irrigation programs. You MUST pre-register in order to attend. […]
Free
Blueberry Hill Farm Field Day
Blueberry Hill Farm 1643 US-1, Jonesboro, ME, United StatesThe field day will take place in the morning this year. All sessions will be outside. A to-go lunch will be provided from Swamp Yankee BBQ! You MUST pre-register in order to attend. For more information please contact Mary Michaud, 207.581.3175 or email mary.j.michaud@maine.edu. The theme is Climate Resilience. When: Thursday, July 8, 2021 Time: […]
Free
Wild Blueberry Weed Management (1PA Credit)
online/synchronousDr. Lily Calderwood will kick off the conference with a talk covering the basics of wild blueberry weed management for both conventional and organic growers. She will also discuss the impact that heat and humidity have on herbicide efficacy and some research results. All sessions start a 4:00 pm and could run for 1 or […]