UMaine Extension, Aroostook farmer research new potato rotation crops, BDN reports
An organic grain grower from Benedicta, working with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Potato Board, is testing field peas, chickpeas and lentils, as possible third rotation crops for potato farmers in Aroostook County, the Bangor Daily News reported. The trials are taking place at Aroostook Farm, UMaine Extension’s potato research facility and fields in Presque Isle. PotatoPro also carried the BDN article.