Corn Silage Meeting/ Pesticide Recertification Credit
Wednesday September 9th at 10 a.m. to Noon – Rain or Shine!
Misty Meadows Farm (Site of Maine Farm Days), Hill Rd, Clinton Maine
Contact: Richard Kersbergen at richard.kersbergen@maine.edu
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host an outdoor meeting for corn silage growers to look at and learn about corn silage varieties that were planted the Maine Farm Days site in Clinton. This is an opportunity to see new varieties as you plan next year’s seed order. Corn seed dealers will be on hand to discuss what was planted.
Additionally, there will be a discussion about herbicide choices, weed control and interseeding cover crops. Attendees will be able to earn one pesticide recertification credit for attending.
This meeting will be held outside, to allow for social distancing and be limited to 50 people. Pre-Registration is required, and sign-in sheets will be used for contact tracing. Attendees will be required to answer screening questions upon arrival and also be required to use facial coverings.
The University consistently seeks to take steps to minimize the risk of COVID-19 infections (or any other spread of disease) in accordance with applicable law, regulation, and guidance provided by health authorities. These efforts may include policies and safeguards implemented by the University such as symptom checks, social distancing, use of facial coverings, and isolating and quarantining when required. Despite these efforts, the University cannot categorically guarantee that any person entering University campuses or facilities will not contract COVID-19 or any other communicable disease and any such person must assess and accept the risks of illness or injury for themselves. Participants Should stay home if they are not feeling well or if they are at high risk of complications if exposed.