Location: Moore Community Center, 125 State Street, Ellsworth, Maine 04605 (Venue Map Below) Format: In-person with breakout rooms, lunch, etc., Virtual: Available If you choose to attend virtually, the Zoom […]
This Field Day has been canceled. Pesticide Credits: 0 Cost: Free with donations accepted. Topics covered: Fresh pack operation and innovations with Danner Dewey, fresh pack line and food safety […]
Pesticide Credits: 3 Lunch: Summer Picnic with meat and vegetarian options. Cost: Free with donations accepted.
Pesticide Credits: 2 Cost: Free with donations accepted. Topics Covered: Dual-use solar with Lily Calderwood, managing multiple fields, long-term weed and soil management, equipment used to apply sulfur and herbicides, […]
This Field Day has been changed to September 13, 2023. Pesticide Credits: 1 Cost: Free with donations accepted. Topics Covered: Fine-leaf sheep fescue management and rake designs with Lily Calderwood, […]
Pesticide Credits: 0 Cost: Free with donations accepted. Topics Covered: Land-leveling, de-rocking, mulching, and carbon with Simeon Allen, Chris Phinney, Lily Calderwood, and John Zhang.
Pesticide Credits: 2 Cost: Free with donations accepted. Topics Covered: Field re-habilitation, mulching, drought management, weed, insect, pollinator, and disease management with Lily Calderwood, Phil Fanning, and Seanna Annis, food […]
Pesticide Credits: 2 Cost: Free with donations accepted. This field meeting has been changed to Wed, May 10, 2023. Topics Covered: Weed ID and management with Paul Sweetland and Lily […]
I have reports of cups and pinheads around the barrens in Hancock and Washington counties including Township 24 and 25. I expect most areas now have active cups unless the […]
Pesticide Credits: 2 Cost: Free with donations accepted. Topics Covered: Pre and post-emergent herbicide stacking and fine leaf sheep fescue management with Josh Stubbs and Lily Calderwood, flea beetle and […]
Guest speaker: Chris Callahan, Associate Professor, Agricultural Engineering, University of Vermont Cooperative Extension. We will be working with two types of harvesters and a winnower/picking machine. Bring a clipboard if […]
Celebrating 125 Years of UMaine Wild Blueberry Research and Extension! 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. — Conference 4:00-7:00 p.m. —Social Time (Value-Added Vendors, Bar serving wild blueberry drinks, Dinner, and Keynote Speaker: […]
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, […]
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, […]
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, […]
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, […]
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, […]
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, […]
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, […]
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, […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dr. Lily Calderwood and her team will share their most recent research results on multiple projects including phenological tracking of wild blueberry, dual-use solar, cold storage for fresh pack berries, […]
As you may know, MFT has launched the first Wild Blueberry Business Management course which is currently underway. Alex Fouliard will share learnings from this course, their work with wild […]
Bruce Hall, an agronomist at Wyman’s of Maine, will share their current methods and philosophies around growing wild blueberries. All sessions start a 4:00 pm and could run for 1 […]
Dr. Joline Blais from the New Media department at UMaine teaches a course called Designing Websites for Community Partners. She and her students would like to open up the opportunity […]
Dr. Seanna Annis will discuss the basics of disease management in wild blueberry and share her most recent findings on managing disease in wild blueberry for both conventional and organic […]
New products and new markets have been arising for a few years now among both large and small-scale wild blueberry growers in Maine. This session will feature an organic wine […]
Producing and marketing fresh-pack wild blueberries has numerous challenges including the use of specialized equipment, limited time for product harvest and processing, and issues of shelf-life and shrinkage, just to […]
Join this session to learn about how and when to apply for migrant labor through the H2-A Federal Department of Labor program. All sessions start a 4:00 pm and could […]
Dr. 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 […]
The 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: […]
Join 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. […]
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
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 […]
Join 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 […]
Rescheduled from March 12. Speakers: Dr. Beth Calder and Dr. Jim McConnon (University of Maine)
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) […]
Fertility and Water Management in Northern Highbush; Speaker: Dr. David Bryla (USDA ARS: Corvallis, Oregon)
Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine Update
Plant Stress and Climate Change; Speaker: Yonjiang Zhang (University of Maine)
Wild Blueberry Pollination; Speaker: Dr. Phil Fanning (University of Maine)
Fresh Pack Line Improvements; Speaker: John Belding (University of Maine)
Next Steps in Building a Wild Blue Wine Industry; Speakers: Bluet founders Eric Martin and Michael Terrien
Organic Pest and Crop Management; Speaker: Dr. Lily Calderwood (University of Maine)
Disease IPM; Speaker: Dr. Seanna Annis (University of Maine)
Acidic Podzol Soils; Speaker: Dr. Ivan Fernandez (University of Maine)
Specialty Food Industry and Market Trends; Speaker: Dr. Louis Bassano (University of Maine)
Beginning Wild Blueberry Production; Speaker: Dr. Lily Calderwood (University of Maine)
To join the meeting by video conference (preferred), please follow the Video Conference Link: https://maine.zoom.us/j/81350430248?pwd=dEJNNFZmaURFYnFoOFVrUStVd1l2Zz09; and enter the Password: 480163 To join the meeting by conference call (optional), please dial: […]
Weed Control Practices in New Jersey; Speaker: Dr. Tierry Besancon (Rutgers University)
Insect Pests; Speaker: Dr. Phil Fanning (University of Maine)
Leveraging Technology for Wild Blueberry Sales; Speakers: Eric Venturini (Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine), Amy McCann (Local Food Marketplace), Joe Blunda (Forager)
**MOVED TO RAIN DATE: Wednesday, October 7, 2020** We hope you can join us for a socially distanced outdoor fall field meeting! In order to attend you MUST fill out this form by September 27, 2020. You can either mail back this form to Mary Michaud OR fill out the form online. Printable version of […]
A Strategic Planning Session of the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. To mitigate the risk from COVID-19, the public is […]
Would you like to join us for a socially distanced, outdoor field meeting this fall? Pre-registration is available online. Participants are required to wear masks and stand/sit at flags that […]
We hope you can join us for a socially distanced outdoor fall field meeting! In order to attend, you MUST fill out this form by September 27, 2020. You can either mail back this form to Mary Michaud OR fill out the form online below. Printable version of the Fall Field day registration form. Please […]
Wild Blueberry "Happy Hour" Webinar Series Join us for live virtual field days throughout the month of July. We will be hosting four sessions: Weeds and Mulch, Insects, Climate Change, […]
Wild Blueberry "Happy Hour" Webinar Series Join us for live virtual field days throughout the month of July. We will be hosting four sessions: Weeds and Mulch, Insects, Climate Change, […]
Wild Blueberry "Happy Hour" Webinar Series Join us for live virtual field days throughout the month of July. We will be hosting four sessions: Weeds and Mulch, Insects, Climate Change, […]
This meeting will cover updates on ways to minimize the spread of Covid-19 this harvest season. Growers of all sizes and end uses are encouraged to join. Call in via […]
Wild Blueberry "Happy Hour" Webinar Series Join us for live virtual field days throughout the month of July. We will be hosting four sessions: Weeds and Mulch, Insects, Climate Change, […]
No Coffee Hour July 3. Happy 4th of July! Join Lily and your fellow growers with a cup of coffee every Friday from 8–9 am. Call in to ask wild […]
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 Time: 8:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://maine.zoom.us/j/97937963398?pwd=SHl3N0NOYkdkaU04eGFZWHV1N3QzUT09 Password: 491814 Or Telephone: US: +1 646 876 […]
How will you protect yourself, your workers and your customers this harvest season? There are both concerns and great ideas out there so please join us for this discussion. Lily […]
Do you have questions about the Paycheck Protection Plan, Maintaining a Safe Working Environment during Covid-19, or questions for the Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry? Call in for a wild […]
Join Linzy Witherspoon of Farmhand Automation, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, and MOFGA for a session on The On-Ramp to Online Sales. In the midst of the […]
Topic: Discuss threats and priorities around COVID-19 Date: Thursday, April 23, 2020 Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Call-in Meeting: US: +1 646 876 9923 Meeting ID: 961 115 533 Password/Participant […]
We have invited state and federal experts to talk with the wild blueberry industry about production issues related to Covid-19. Topics will include labor, ways to work safely, farm loan […]
CANCELLED April 8, 2020 (Bangor and Columbia Falls)
CANCELLED
Call in number: 646 876 9923 Meeting ID: 831 443 201 This meeting will be recorded.
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 […]
(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 […]
(Snow date January 25, 2020) Register online Downeast Agriculture Conference Agenda (click here) Both land and sea based production will be included. The full agenda will be available online soon! […]
Refreshments @ 8:15 a.m.
Refreshments at 8:15 a.m.
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This half-day workshop will introduce participants to important topics that an aspiring entrepreneur needs to consider before starting a food business. Topics that will be presented include: opportunities and challenges […]
NHA Meeting Notes taken 10.09.2019 @ Schoodic Institute. Agenda 1:00 pm – Introduction and Welcome: Sarah Strickland 1:05 pm – Charles Rudelitch: “Why are we here today?” 1:15 pm – […]
NHA Meeting Notes taken 10.09.2019 @ Schoodic Institute Interested participants should RSVP to Catherine Lookabaugh 1:00 pm – Introduction and Welcome: Sarah Strickland 1:05 pm – Charles Rudelitch: “Why are […]
Are you a wild blueberry grower in Western Maine? Come join us for a research and Extension update. Dr. Lily Calderwood, the new wild blueberry specialist, would love to meet […]
Pesticide credits: TBD (at least 2) In the morning, we will take a rain or shine field tour of the farm stopping to highlight current research projects. Lunch will be provided. In the afternoon, there will be two or three topic specific breakout sessions to choose from.
Expertise: Lee and Everett Worcester, Lily Calderwood, Chris Howard, Dept. of Ag staff Lee and Everett Worcester will explain their process for harvesting and storing wild blueberries before distribution, their experiences with GAP certification, and value-added product production. UMaine Extension and DACF staff including Lily Calderwood, Chris Howard and Leah Cook will be there to […]
Expertise: Seanna Annis, Frank Drummond, Lily Calderwood, Chris Howard Ashley and Jesse Fields will introduce their farm. Then we will do a field walk stopping to discuss wild blueberry insect pests (Frank Drummond), weeds (Lily Calderwood), and diseases (Seanna Annis). Then we will hear about the Fields' commercial kitchen and an update on food safety […]
Presenters: Danner Curtis, Lily Calderwood, Frank Drummond and Judy Collins We will hear from the farmer, Danner Curtis, about his process for harvesting and processing fresh pack wild blueberries. This […]
Important for both organic and conventional growers of fruit and vegetables. Expertise: Lily Calderwood, Caragh Fitzgerald, Josh Stubbs, Seanna Annis UMaine Extension and Blueberry Hill Farm staff including Caragh Fitzgerald, […]
Due to the heavy rain in the forecast, the UMaine Extension sprayer calibration program scheduled for Thursday, June 13, at Hammond Tractor in Union is CANCELLED. We apologize for the […]
Meet at Passamaquoddy Wild. We will hear about the Passamaquoddy’s approach to pollination in their wild blueberry fields. Frank Drummond (UMaine) will help the group identify the pollinator species present and the amount of pollination occurring. Jeremy Markuson (NRCS/Xerces) will explain their new NRCS IPM practice and Lily Calderwood (UMaine) will share tactics to reduce […]
Expertise: Paul Sweetland, Frank Drummond, Eric Venturini, Lily Calderwood, Seanna Annis We will hear about Paul Sweetland's observations and approach to pollination in his wild blueberry fields. Frank Drummond (UMaine) will help the group identify the pollinator species present and the amount of pollination occurring. Eric Venturini (NRCS/Xerces) will explain their new NRCS IPM practice […]
Hancock and Washington counties. I had a report that there are still some pinheads and cups around the barrens on May 20th. I think we are near the end of […]
