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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\u2019s ongoing potato variety trialing efforts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who should attend:\u00a0<\/strong>Commercial farmers with an interest in producing specialty potato varieties, commercial farmers currently producing specialty potato varieties, new and beginning farmers exploring market opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Presenter:\u00a0<\/b>UMaine Extension Farm Business Management Educator, Brett Johnson<\/p>\n<p><b>When<\/b>: Monday, January 22, 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a04:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:\u00a0<\/strong>University of Maine Cooperative Extension Office, 922 Waterville Road, Waldo, Maine 04915<\/p>\n<p><b>Fee:\u00a0 Free, <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1c8c000007zOJY\">Register here<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Donations are welcome but not required. 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