Better Soil, Better Berries: Field Day Information
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 9am to 2pm
Contact info: Call 207-667-8663 or email mthibodeau@hancockcountyswcd.org
Location: 1284 Waltham Road, Waltham, Maine
Parking: Across the street from venue, look for signs
Map & Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6Maf6KRdMAJtK3UQ8 - There are two ways to get there from Bangor, Route 1A (more traffic) or Route 9. About the same time either way.
For those attending the event
Parking will be in a field across the street from the event. Signs will direct you.
This is a rain or shine event - tents will be set up.
If you are bringing a table to present, you may want to also bring a pop-up tent.
Please bring your own camp chair.
Schedule
8:30 - Presenters arrive for set up
9:00 - Event starts
Peter Jordan will kick off the event with a welcome message and introductions
Sign in at the Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District Table
Enjoy coffee and donuts
Tables are set up across the venue for guests to visit at their pleasure
Learn about full field mulching, soil testing, organic blueberry grower programs, FSA programs and loans, etc.
9:30 - Panel discussions
Blueberry Conservation Best Practices
Organic Blueberry Growing Opportunities
11:30 - Lunch
12:00 - Blueberry Field Walk & Talk
Drive a short distance to Peter’s blueberry fields for talk and full-field mulching demonstration.
1:00 - Q&A & Wrap up