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When:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, June 6, 2026
\nTime:<\/strong>\u00a09:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0Brodis Blueberries, 87 Jones Hill Rd, Off of Route 235, can not come from the town of Appleton, Jones Hill Rd, Hope, ME 04847<\/a>
\nCost:<\/strong>\u00a0Free<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

9:00-10:00 Pest Management<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This session will cover the basics of weed, insect and disease management for organic and conventional producers. Speakers will include\u00a0Drs. Lily Calderwood, Phil Fanning, and Seanna Annis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

10:00-11:00 Fresh Pack Hour\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This hour will include a fresh pack line and facility tour, the importance of cooling, fresh pack business budgets with\u00a0Ron Howard and Lily Calderwood<\/strong>, and distribution with\u00a0Ethan Braley (GMF Produce).<\/strong><\/p>\n

11:00-12:00 Food Safety and Harvesters<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This session will cover the current food safety research findings with\u00a0Dr. Jen Perry<\/strong>\u00a0(UMaine), followed by a brief overview of cleaning products with\u00a0Lindsay Werner<\/strong>\u00a0(DACF), and a harvester discussion with\u00a0Advanced Manufacturing Center\u00a0<\/strong>staff\u00a0(UMaine).<\/p>\n

Lunch<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Coffee and Hope General Store sandwiches included only for those who register online below or by calling Mary Michaud at 207.581.3175.<\/p>\n

After lunch, you are invited to stay for an update on the\u00a0Maine Wild Blueberry Growers\u2019 Association.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mid-coast Field Day Registration<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
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