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Strawberry Photo for IPM Newsletter Blog; Photo by David Handley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Are you interested in growing strawberries as a commercial crop? Would this crop work well on your land? Would strawberries give a bump to your bottom line?<\/p>\n

This school is designed to help people who are interested in strawberry production as a commercial enterprise. Basic site requirements, site preparation, production systems, plant selection, care of young plants, nutrient management, pest management and will be presented by Dr. David Handley, Vegetable and Small Fruit Specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.<\/p>\n

Thursday, January 15, 2026<\/h3>\n

Augusta Civic Center during the Maine Ag Trades Show<\/a><\/h3>\n

Agenda<\/h3>\n

8:30 a.m. –<\/strong> Introduction, objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n

9:00 a.m. – The Strawberry Plant: What You Should Know<\/strong><\/p>\n

9:45 a.m. – Varieties<\/strong><\/p>\n

10:15 a.m. – Pre-plant Considerations and Preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n

11:00 a.m. – Matted Row Perennial Production<\/strong><\/p>\n

12:00 p.m. –<\/strong> Lunch Break<\/strong><\/p>\n

1:00 p.m. – Plasticulture Production: June-bearing Plants<\/strong><\/p>\n

1:45 p.m. – Plasticulture Production: Day-Neutral Plants for Off-season Harvest<\/strong><\/p>\n

2:15 p.m. – Pest Identification and Management<\/strong><\/p>\n

3:00 p.m. –<\/strong> Questions and Discussion<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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