When: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Brodis Blueberries, 87 Jones Hill Rd, Off of Route 235, can not come from the town of Appleton, Jones Hill Rd, Hope, ME 04847
Cost: Free
Join us for a morning filled with hands-on information for organic and conventional growers! You can receive 1 pesticide credit by attending this event.
9:00-10:00 Pest Management
This session will cover the basics of weed, insect and disease management for organic and conventional producers. Speakers will include Drs. Lily Calderwood, Phil Fanning, and Seanna Annis.
10:00-11:00 Fresh Pack Hour
This hour will include a fresh pack line and facility tour, the importance of cooling, fresh pack business budgets with Ron Howard and Lily Calderwood, and distribution with Ethan Braley (GMF Produce).
11:00-12:00 Food Safety and Harvesters
This session will cover the current food safety research findings with Dr. Jen Perry (UMaine), followed by a brief overview of cleaning products with Lindsay Werner (DACF), and a harvester discussion with Advanced Manufacturing Center staff (UMaine).
Lunch
Coffee and Hope General Store sandwiches included only for those who register online below or by calling Mary Michaud at 207.581.3175.
After lunch, you are invited to stay for an update on the Maine Wild Blueberry Growers’ Association.
