Northeast/Mid-Atlantic
https://www.hancockcountyswcd.org/news/better-soil-better-berries
EST
September 18, 2024
9:00 am
September 18, 2024
2:00 pm
In-Person
Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation District: Waltham, ME
Partner
Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation District , UMaine Cooperative Extension, MOFGA
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We have a full slate of topics and presenters from across the County and State for the best in conservation techniques and information on programs and loans available to growers large or small:
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Trifecta conservation practices & irrigation – Chris Phinney, NRCS Resource Conservationist
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Trifecta getting started Q & A – Lindsay Johnston-Fennell, Hancock County NRCS Conservationist
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Full-field mulching – Lily Calderwood, Ph.D. UMaine Coop Ext. Wild Blueberry Specialist
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Full-field mulching in practice – Peter Jordan, Blueberry Grower & Event Host
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Opportunities for organic blueberry growers – Gustavo Diaz, NRCS Soil Conservationist, and Chris Grigsby, Director, MOFGA Certification Services
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FSA programs & loans – Ciera Waters, FBAC, & Kimberly Vealey, FPAC from FSA
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Get your soil tested by HCSWCD Biologist and Board Chair, Mark Whiting
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Enjoy lunch from a local restaurant & homemade pies with berries from Peter’s farm!