2024 Downeast Agriculture and Forestry Conference - Machias

Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: March 22, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: UMaine Machias, Torrey Hall Rooms 226, 228, 230
Event Type: Workshop/Training

This event brings agricultural and forestry management experts from UMaine, local agencies, and non-profit organizations to Machias to share information with Washington County farmers, growers, and forestland owners. The day will begin with two concurrent session tracks with one for Agriculture and one for Forestry, followed by lunch. Then we will hear from NRCS on the important opportunities available for both farm and forestland owners. Specific topics will include avian flock disease management, wild blueberry field management, using crop and pest forecasting tools, advanced high tunnel vegetable production, maple production, climate smart forestry management, and Christmas tree farm management. Throughout the day participants will be able to connect with local representatives from UMaine, local agencies and non-profits who can assist them that day and in the future.

REGISTRATION

Contact Name: Mary Michaud
Contact Phone: 207-581-3175
Contact Email: mary.j.michaud@maine.edu
Cost: Pay what you can ($0-$60)