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2023 Crop Health Conference

This event will feature renowned speakers who will cover topics such as cover crops, chemicals used, disease, and insect management in potato production.

When: December 4, 2023
Time:
7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where:
The Northland Hotel, 436 Main Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769

The early bird price is $25 online by November 25.
Walk-in Registration: $40 (on-site; cash only)

Registration is required.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact pam.hickey@maine.edu, or call 207-764-3361.

If registering more than one person, please register the first participant, click Enroll, and then use the “Continue Shopping” option in your cart to add additional participants.

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Program Description

This event will feature renowned speakers who will cover topics such as cover crops, chemicals used, disease, and insect management in potato production. The event will offer CCA/CEU credits and pesticide credits. Attendees can also present their research through the poster submission form. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from crop experts and network with professionals in the field.

The presentation includes topics such as blackleg and soft rot in potatoes, Corteva chemical updates, nutrient management in potatoes, McCain EIQ, management of volunteer potatoes, PFAS constituents in pesticides, etc.

If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program, please call Pam Hickey at 207.764.3361 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.

Program Details

Date

December 4, 2023

Location

The Northland Hotel, 436 Main Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769

Contact Name

Pam Hickey, UMaine Extesion Staff

Contact Email

pam.hickey@maine.edu

Contact Phone

207.764.3361 or 1.800.287.1421 (in Maine)