{"id":29011,"date":"2026-03-18T11:28:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T15:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/?p=29011"},"modified":"2026-03-31T10:19:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:19:31","slug":"wild-blueberry-newsletter-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/2026\/03\/18\/wild-blueberry-newsletter-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Wild Blueberry Newsletter, March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29011_23a152-6a .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29011_23a152-6a .kt-divider{border-top-width:3px;height:1px;border-top-color:#003263;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-29011_23a152-6a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer 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loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/05\/Wild-Blueberry-Newsletter-blueberries-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"silouhetted knock-out image of a bunch of blueberries and leaves\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-27642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/05\/Wild-Blueberry-Newsletter-blueberries-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/05\/Wild-Blueberry-Newsletter-blueberries-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/05\/Wild-Blueberry-Newsletter-blueberries-105x104.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/05\/Wild-Blueberry-Newsletter-blueberries-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/05\/Wild-Blueberry-Newsletter-blueberries.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Wild Blueberry Newsletter<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29011_7702c5-f3 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29011_7702c5-f3 .kt-divider{border-top-width:3px;height:1px;border-top-color:#003263;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-29011_7702c5-f3\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29011_ddd067-c4 .kt-block-spacer{height:6px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29011_ddd067-c4 .kt-divider{border-top-width:3px;height:1px;border-top-color:#003263;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-29011_ddd067-c4\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>March 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29011_cc9e5a-d3 .kt-block-spacer{height:6px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29011_cc9e5a-d3 .kt-divider{border-top-width:3px;height:1px;border-top-color:#003263;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-29011_cc9e5a-d3\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Updates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Individual Farm &#8211; Extension Office Hours<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Calderwood has set up Extension Office Hours across the wild blueberry growing regions of Maine this spring for one-on-one free consultations. Sign up for an hour and a half time slot to discuss anything from field management, business planning, how to get started with a new field, expertise on a particular subject, to sharing ideas about research and education efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>While Lily has expertise on many subjects, she is also an excellent person to connect you to the resources you need. Lily can visit your field instead of an office meeting, however, developing a field management or business management plan requires focused time at a table with a computer and other resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost:&nbsp;<\/strong>Free<br><strong>When:<\/strong>&nbsp;April-May<br><strong>Locations:<\/strong>&nbsp;Waldoboro, Belfast, Ellsworth and Machias<br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=2886bacdcd&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click Here to Register<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Maine Mesonet Stations Live!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can now&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=a33370d4b3&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">access live and historical weather data<\/a>&nbsp;from the three Mesonet weather stations installed by our team this fall. The&nbsp;Maine Mesonet&nbsp;is a University of Maine led&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=22bc356c13&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">congressionally-funded project<\/a>&nbsp;to build a new 26-station weather monitoring network across Maine to fill observational gaps and provide high-quality measurements for weather-based decision tools. Visit this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=8996bfa173&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">poster<\/a>&nbsp;for more information. We plan to install 14 more stations this coming season. Station data are also accessible via&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=6d6bfb5729&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Synoptic Data<\/a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=acc7639088&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Weather Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specialty Crop Minor Equipment Grant RFA Opens Feb. 11<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Maine Specialty Crop Minor Equipment Grant application opens on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Review the Request for Applications (RFA) and all related documents on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=d09eb2e337&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Specialty Crop Block Grant website<\/a>&nbsp;before applying.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong>&nbsp;Applications are due by April 3, 2026, no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time Zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grant Purpose:<\/strong>&nbsp;The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support commercial farms in enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crop production through the purchase of minor equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligible applicants must<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Own and operate a commercial farm in Maine,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grow and harvest at least one&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=da27a9b9cb&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">specialty crop<\/a>&nbsp;in Maine,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have not received prior grant funding from DACF from the Agricultural Infrastructure Investment Program (AIIP) or the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) Program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Award Range:&nbsp;<\/strong>Award ranges will be between $2,000 and $10,000 per selected recipient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Information<\/strong>:&nbsp;For the purpose of this grant, minor equipment is defined as tangible, nonexpendable business property with a useful life of more than one year, an acquisition cost of $2,000 or more per unit, and a cost of less than $10,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Job Opportunities in Pembroke<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Smithereen Farm is a certified organic farm located in Pembroke, Maine. They are building an abundant, resilient, and multi-faceted agroforestry operation producing nourishing food for Washington County and beyond.&nbsp;<br>Six<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=bff2652b60&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;job openings<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farmstore Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kitchen Assistant (Seasonal)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farmstore Cashiers (Seasonal)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farm Hand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleaner\/ Caretaker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Deadline: March 9th. For detailed job descriptions, requirements, and application instructions, visit our website at:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=34e6b67f2d&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.smithereenfarm.com\/careers\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29011_cfbdc1-1b .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29011_cfbdc1-1b .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-29011_cfbdc1-1b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Farm Succession \u2013 Online Extension Course<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Every farm has a different path to succession. Sometimes developing that path can be challenging if you feel like you don&#8217;t have the time to talk through the process. If you&#8217;re feeling stuck or overwhelmed with succession planning, join our goal-oriented group, where you&#8217;ll work alongside fellow farmers to understand the process and focus on the pieces most relevant to your farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who:&nbsp;<\/strong>Farmers working through succession<br><strong>What:<\/strong>&nbsp;Six-succession goal-oriented working group meetings<br><strong>Where:&nbsp;<\/strong>Online &#8211; This cohort will run March through May, Mar 2, Mar 15, Mar 30, Apr 13, April 20 and May 4, 2026&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=0a46d4a7ce&amp;e=b01c557283\"><strong>Click&nbsp;Here to Register<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More information about this program:<\/strong><br>Farm coaching helps with succession or long-term planning in many ways, getting&nbsp;you to the table&nbsp;to have the conversations&nbsp;and&nbsp;put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard)&nbsp;to get started. Coaching supports the conversations you haven\u2019t yet had, are struggling to have, or are not moving forward in. Or if you\u2019re stuck, coaching helps you set goals and take steps toward progress. The coaches focus on the human aspects of farming \u2013 the people who farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online cohorts will meet monthly for six months. This is a working group, facilitated by members of the coaching team due to the highly collaborative nature of these calls. The cohort-based groups design centers on goal-oriented sessions that incorporate tools from the Farm Communications Guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The cohort-based model emphasizes&nbsp;<strong>peer-to-peer<\/strong>&nbsp;collaboration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online for six sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each session follows a&nbsp;<strong>structured planning process<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breakout sessions with other group members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Homework between sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn communication tools and practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each participant in the cohort will complete a personalized binder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shared resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Components of a succession plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timeline with action steps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:leslie.forstadt@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leslie.forstadt@maine.edu<\/a>&nbsp;with any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Online Extension Courses<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is proud to now offer&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=3d6891a0db&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">26 online courses<\/a>&nbsp;for all types of learners. From Grant Writing, Project Management, Plant Disease Diagnostics, Meat Cutting, Oral Communication, GIS Mapping, to Pollinator Friendly Gardening these \u201cmicro-credential\u201d courses offer valuable skills to support your business and everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29011_9fc4fc-c0 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29011_9fc4fc-c0 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-29011_9fc4fc-c0\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New in the Marketplace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=052b71f4f2&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Our Wild Blueberry Marketplace<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;contains links and listings for purchasing new equipment, listing used equipment and land sales, sourcing wild blueberry products, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To add a Marketplace listing, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:extension.wildblueberries@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>extension.wildblueberries@maine.edu<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;with your item(s) name, a brief item description, photo(s), asking price, location, and contact information. Right now there is one listing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking for a Maine Blueberry Equipment (MBE) Fresh Pack Line<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We currently have smaller sized MBE in very good&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=3003600b05&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">condition<\/a>, but looking to expand capacity. Anyone looking to sell standard MBE, or downsize please reach out.<br><strong>Contact:<\/strong>&nbsp;Craig<br><strong>Email:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:octoberfarmmaine@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">octoberfarmmaine@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Phone:<\/strong>&nbsp;207.702.0304<br><strong>Date posted:<\/strong>&nbsp;February 19, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29011_90e77c-8f .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29011_90e77c-8f .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-29011_90e77c-8f\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>On-farm Spring Tasks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=3d2f32c714&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calibrate sprayers<\/a>&nbsp;and granular spreaders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspect nozzles for wear and replace as needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=ce60d347ff&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fertilizers and sulfur<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review pesticide inventory and confirm rotation plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=9cff7397d9&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AgriNet mummy berry<\/a>&nbsp;spray timing tool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get ready to sweep net fields for spring insect pests (blueberry&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=8bc08f7b10&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flea beetle<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=fb9c2dd0ad&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">spanworm<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm beehive contracts and plan placement locations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=3ca57081fe&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">soil samples<\/a>&nbsp;if not done in the fall (target pH 4.0\u20134.5).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete mowing or burning in prune-year fields if not done in fall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm pesticide applicator licenses are current. 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