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SUMMARY:Growing & Marketing Specialty Potato Varieties
DESCRIPTION:Recent developments in consumer interest and demand for fresh-market potato varieties with novel size\, shape\, color\, and taste profiles are creating unique market opportunities for specialty crop producers. \nHow can growers capitalize on this trend and produce these farm products sustainably? \nJoin us for a presentation and roundtable discussion to learn more about the growing and marketing practices utilized in the production of specialty potato varieties in Maine. \nUMaine Extension Farm Business Management Educator\, Brett Johnson\, will deliver a presentation describing best practices in the cultivation of specialty potato varieties. This presentation will be followed by a roundtable discussion where commercial specialty potato producers are encouraged to share about their experiences marketing these products. Information gathered will inform the University of Maine’s ongoing potato variety trialing efforts. \nWho should attend: Commercial farmers with an interest in producing specialty potato varieties\, commercial farmers currently producing specialty potato varieties\, new and beginning farmers exploring market opportunities. \nThe Presenter: UMaine Extension Farm Business Management Educator\, Brett Johnson \nWhen: Monday\, January 22\, 2024 \nTime: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nWhere: University of Maine Cooperative Extension Office\, 922 Waterville Road\, Waldo\, Maine 04915 \nFee:  Free\, Register here \nDonations are welcome but not required. Light refreshments provided.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/waldo/event/growing-marketing-specialty-potato-varieties/
LOCATION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension Waldo County\, 992 Waterville Rd\, Waldo\, ME\, 04915\, United States
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