Preregistration is strongly encouraged. Please register by January 11, 2019.<\/strong><\/p>\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. Interest in commercial strawberry production in Maine is expanding due to the high crop value and increased consumer demand. Basic site requirements, site preparation, plant selection, care of young plants, nutrient management, pest management and business management will be discussed with Dr. David Handley, Vegetable and Small Fruit Specialist from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.<\/p>\n The school will be held in the Fort Western Room at the Augusta Civic Center during the 2019 Maine Agricultural Trades Show, which runs January 15-17; so, participants will have an opportunity to come early and spend some time looking at the supplies, equipment and services on exhibit that are available to help them with strawberry or other agricultural enterprises. Admission to the Trades Show is free.<\/p>\n A registration fee of $25 will be charged for participation in the Strawberry School and space is limited, so preregistration is strongly advised. Please register by January 11, 2019. Participants will also have the opportunity to purchase the Strawberry Production Guide for the Northeast, Midwest and Eastern Canada at the school for an excellent reference companion to the workshop. Cost for the book is $45. Cash and checks will be accepted at the registration table; checks should be made out to \u201cUniversity of Maine Cooperative Extension\u201d.<\/p>\n We anticipate that there will be Pesticide Applicator recertification credits available for participants who attend the entire school.<\/p>\n Register online or contact Pam St. Peter at pamela.stpeter@maine.edu or 207.933.2100 to preregister before January 11, 2019.<\/p>\n Any person with a disability who needs accommodations to participate in this program should contact Pam St. Peter at 207.933.2100. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request; however, all request will be considered.<\/p>\n 10:00 AM \u2013 The Strawberry Plant: What You Should Know The University of Maine is an equal opportunity\/affirmative action institution.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Thursday, January 17, 2019 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM Maine Agricultural Trades Show Fort Western Room, Augusta Civic Center 76 Community Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330 Preregistration is strongly encouraged. Please register by January 11, 2019. Are you interested in growing strawberries as a commercial crop? Would this crop work well on your land? 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\n10:30 AM \u2013 Varieties
\n11:00 AM \u2013 Pre-plant Considerations and Preparation
\n11:30 AM \u2013 Irrigation Options
\n12:00 PM \u2013 LUNCH BREAK (on your own)
\n1:00 PM \u2013 Matted Row Perennial Production
\n2:00 PM \u2013 Plasticulture Production: June-bearing Plants
\n2:45 PM \u2013 Plasticulture Production: Day-neutral Plants for Off-season Harvest
\n3:15 PM \u2013 Pest Identification and Management
\n3:45 PM \u2013 Post-harvest Handling and Marketing Options
\n4:00 PM \u2013 Questions and Discussion<\/p>\n