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This year\u2019s big field day will feature a morning of IPM with UMaine researchers, and burgers on the grill for lunch, followed by an exciting afternoon. <\/p>\n

Register here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Program Description<\/h2>\n

9:00-12:00 Pest and Crop Management (2 pesticide credits)<\/strong>
\nStarts in Lower Field<\/strong><\/p>\n

9:00-10:00: Weed Management (Lily Calderwood and Josh Stubbs)<\/p>\n

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  • Tractor spray coverage demonstration<\/li>\n
  • Herbicide stacking discussion<\/li>\n
  • Testing your own soil pH<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    10:00-10:30 Pest and Pollinator Insects (Phil Fanning)
    \n10:30-11:00 Disease Management (Seanna Annis)
    \n11:00-11:30 Crop Management (Lily Calderwood and John Zhang)
    \n11:30-1:00 Lunch (Beef and Veggie Burgers + Ice Cream!)- Three Bay Barn<\/strong>
    \n11:30-12:15 Tony Shurman, Wyman\u2019s of Maine President & CEO
    \n12:15-12:30 Wild Blueberry Heritage Museum Awards
    \n12:30-12:45 Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine Awards<\/p>\n

    1:00-2:30 Choose Your Own Adventure (three open stations)<\/strong><\/p>\n

    A.     Fresh Pack Technology- Three Bay Barn<\/p>\n

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    • Coldtainer and ThermoKing Cold Storage Options<\/li>\n
    • Forced Air Cooling Demonstration<\/li>\n
    • Meet the new UMaine Extension Ag Engineer (Dr. Sumon Datta)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      B.      Drought Management- Upper Field<\/p>\n

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      • Climate Change Chamber Findings<\/li>\n
      • Mulching with a Manure Spreader<\/li>\n
      • Irrigation Demonstration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        C.      Harvester Demos- Upper Field<\/p>\n

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        • Tractor Harvester with Newest Heads<\/li>\n
        • DH Harvester and Grasshopper Mower (a new walk-behind)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          2:30-3:30 Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine with Refreshments- <\/strong>Three Bay Barn<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          • Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine:
            \nHow We\u2019re Working Towards Addressing Today\u2019s Production Challenges<\/em><\/li>\n
          • Wild Blueberry Association of North America (WABANA)-US:
            \nAn Update on the New \u201cHere in Maine\u201d Campaign and Other Promotional Work<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            If you are a person with a disability and need accommodation to participate in this program, please call Mary Michaud at 207.581.3175 or 800.287.1421 (in Maine) to discuss your needs.  Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.<\/i><\/p>\n

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