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The University of Maine’s Apple, Small Fruit, and Vegetable Research Facility<\/h2>\n

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension\u2019s tree fruit, small fruit, and vegetable specialists are based at Highmoor Farm in Monmouth, Maine. Their programs provide research-based information for Maine\u2019s fruit and vegetable producers. Ongoing research includes variety trials, pest and disease management experiments, and evaluations of various cultural management practices.\u00a0 Information gained from these projects may be found on our Crop Resources page.<\/p>\n

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Tree Fruit<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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\"strawberries\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Small Fruit<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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\"David<\/a>Vegetables<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Newsletters and Alerts<\/h3>\n
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\"Strawberries,<\/a><\/p>\n

Strawberry IPM Newsletter<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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Sweet Corn IPM Newsletter<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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\"Garlic<\/a><\/p>\n

Garlic IPM Newsletter<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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\"Apple<\/a><\/p>\n

Tree Fruit Newsletter<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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\"Male<\/a><\/p>\n

Spotted Wing Drosophila Alerts<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Questions about Highmoor Farm’s Resources?<\/h3>\n

Contact extension.highmoor@maine.edu<\/a><\/span> or call 207.933.2100. Sign up for our resources using the button link below:<\/p>\n

Subscribe to Highmoor Farm\u2019s Resources <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Upcoming Events<\/h3>\n

Join us at upcoming events to learn about fruit and vegetable production.\u00a0 <\/span>Workshops, twilight meetings, and trainings are offered throughout the year. Visit our <\/span>Upcoming Events<\/span><\/a> page to view a full list of events. To be notified when events are scheduled, email extension.highmoor@maine.edu<\/a> or call 207.933.2100.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Integrated Pest Management Programs<\/h3>\n

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension maintains active IPM programs based at Highmoor Farm for apple, strawberry, and sweet corn. Regular scouting informs pest alerts and control recommendations that can be found in newsletters made available weekly throughout the growing season. To subscribe to these newsletters and alerts, email extension.highmoor@maine.edu<\/a> or call 207.933.2100.<\/p>\n

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Composting Program<\/h3>\n

\"compostHighmoor Farm houses the University of Maine Cooperative Extension\u2019s state-of-the-art composting facility, which serves as a base for both research and teaching.\u00a0 Research at this facility spans best management practices for municipal and agricultural waste, mortality (animal carcass) management, and compost utilization as a soil-building practice.<\/p>\n

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Nick Rowley, UMaine Extension Sustainable Agriculture and Horticulture Professional (Bio<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Additionally, the Maine Compost School is regularly offered at Highmoor Farm. Nick Rowley<\/strong>, Sustainable Agriculture and Horticulture Professional in Franklin County, leads this program in collaboration with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. Participants receive classroom instruction, laboratory experiences, and hands-on project exercises. Training specific to carcass management also offers participants the opportunity to become certified animal carcass composting subject matter experts for USDA-APHIS.<\/p>\n

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\"aHighmoor Farm<\/strong> is a <\/span>Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station<\/span><\/a>. It encompasses 278 acres on Route 202 in Monmouth, Maine, with 17 acres in orchards and five acres of vegetables and small fruits. The facilities consist of specialists\u2019 offices, two large barns, a laboratory, two high tunnels, a classroom, and a greenhouse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Purchased in 1909, Highmoor Farm has provided more than 100 years of research and outreach to Maine farmers and gardeners.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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