Better Soil, Better Berries: Field Day & Workshop for Hancock County Blueberry Growers
September 18th from 9am-2pm at 1284 Waltham Road in Waltham, Maine
Learn the best in soil conservation practices and programs from Maine's top experts on wild blueberries!
Save the date! On Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 9am to 2pm, Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation District, The NRCS, and Peter Jordan, Blueberry Grower, will host a Field Day and Workshop on soil best practices for blueberry growers.
RSVP online, call 667-8663 or email hcswcd@hancockcountyswcd.org
We have a full slate discussion topics and experts from across the County and State. The focus will be on the latest in conservation techniques for blueberry growers as well as information on available programs and loans. Subject matter experts attending include:
Chris Phinney, NRCS Resource Conservationist - Trifecta conservation practices & irrigation
Lily Calderwood, Ph.D. UMaine Coop Ext. Wild Blueberry Specialist Full-field mulching
Peter Jordan, Blueberry Grower & Event Host - Full-field mulching demonstration
Chris Grigsby, Director, MOFGA Certification Services - Opportunities for organic blueberry growers
Ciera Waters, FBAC, & Kimberly Vealey, FPAC from FSA on FSA programs & loans
HCSWCD Biologist and Board Chair, Mark Whiting - Soil testing
Enjoy lunch from a local restaurant & homemade pies with berries from Peter’s farm!
Please bring your own camp chair.
RSVP online, call 667-8663 or email hcswcd@hancockcountyswcd.org
