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February 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
\nMoore Community Center, 125 State Street, Ellsworth (Google Maps<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

Pay what you can:<\/strong> $10, $20, $50, $100.
\nSuggested donation of $20. All proceeds go directly towards the Extension Wild Blueberry Programming.<\/p>\n Register Online! <\/span><\/a>\n

\"lowJoin us for the 8th Annual UMaine Wild Blueberry Spring Conference!<\/strong> We know you come for the FOOD!\u00a0<\/strong>There will be coffee and breakfast items in the morning, followed by soups and sandwiches for lunch made by Angie’s Comfort Kitchen, and snacks in the afternoon. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.<\/p>\n

If you choose to attend virtually, the Zoom link will be emailed the day before the event.<\/em><\/p>\n

Pesticide Credits will be available for in-person full-day attendance.<\/p>\n

More Details and Agenda \u2013 Coming Soon!<\/h3>\n
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If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Mary Michaud at mary.j.michaud@maine.edu<\/a> or 207.581.3175 to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.<\/em><\/p>\n

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In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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