Workshops and Meetings
Maine Cranberry Workshops and Educational Opportunities/Resources
Online workshop (which is also available for 1 pesticide recertification credit if needed): Cranberries and a Changing Climate. Choose between pdf or PowerPoint formats, for viewing the workshop, and between pdf and MS Word for the quiz portion. Remaining instructions may be found inside the file entitled “Accompanying Questions to the Online Workshop.” (You can work through the material at your own pace)
- Web version (text version) of the workshop, instructions, and quiz questions
- Cranberries and a Changing Climate (pdf) | Cranberries and a Changing Climate (PowerPoint pptx version)
- Accompanying Questions to the Workshop (pdf) | Accompanying Questions to the Workshop (MS Word)
Online workshop (which is also available for 1 pesticide recertification credit if needed): Integrated Pest Management in Cranberries: An Overview. Choose between pdf or PowerPoint formats, for viewing the workshop, and between pdf and MS Word for the quiz portion. Remaining instructions may be found inside the file entitled “Accompanying Questions to the Online Workshop.” (You can work through the material at your own pace)
- Web version (text version) of the workshop, instructions, and quiz questions
- Integrated Pest Management in Cranberries–An Overview (pdf) | Integrated Pest Management in Cranberries–An Overview (PowerPoint pptx version)
- Accompanying Questions to the Workshop (pdf) | Accompanying Questions to the Workshop (MS Word)
Soil & Nutrient Management for Berry Crops:
Note from Charles Armstrong: During the winter and spring of 2011-2012, I participated in a 12-part “Soil and Nutrient Management for Berry Crops” webinar series, a project that was funded by NE SARE (Northeast Sustainable Research and Education Program), and which was organized by Cornell University professors, Marvin Pritts (Professor of Horticulture) and Cathy Heidenreich (Extension Berry Specialist). I found the webinars quite informative, so I have attempted to capture and share some of the key content from part of the series that might be helpful for cranberry growers.
- Topic #1: Introduction to Soil Management – [Oct. 7, 2011] Dr. Harold van Es, Cornell University [professor of soil and water management / soil physics]
- Topic #2: Soil Testing and Sampling Procedures – [Oct. 14, 2011] Ms. Janet Fallon, Certified Crop Advisor; works at Dairy One Forage Lab / Agro-One Soils Lab in Ithaca, NY.
- Topic #3: Interpretation of Soil Test Results – [Nov. 4, 2011] Dr. Marvin Pritts, Cornell University, Professor & Chair, Dept of Horticulture (with a concentration in Small Fruit Production); Online Profile for Dr. Pritts.
- Topic #4: Correction of Soil Problems – [Nov. 18, 2011] Dr. Eric Hanson, Michigan State University.
- Topic #5: Foliar Testing and Visual Assessment of Nutrient Status in Berry Crops – [Dec. 2, 2011] Dr. Marvin Pritts, Cornell University, Professor & Chair, Dept of Horticulture (with a concentration in Small Fruit Production);
- Other Maine Opportunities: Check out UMaine Extension’s Workshops, Classes & Events
- Massachusetts Workshops/Meetings: Visit the UMass Cranberry Experiment Station’s Upcoming Events Calendar. Typically, Maine growers can get pesticide recertification credits, too, for Massachusetts and other out-of-state workshops if you provide proof of attendance (including a copy of the agenda) afterwards to the Maine Board of Pesticides Control.