AP, Boothbay Register advance workshop on growing grapes commercially
The Associated Press and Boothbay Register reported an introduction to growing grapes commercially in Maine will be held 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Augusta Civic Center. The workshop, which is designed for growers interested in small-scale grape production, will focus on basic site requirements and preparation, plant selection and care, trellising and pruning options, and nutrient and pest management. University of Maine Cooperative Extension vegetable and small fruit specialist David Handley, and University of Vermont tree fruit and viticulture specialist Terence Bradshaw will lead the course. Registration is online. San Francisco Chronicle, Bangor Daily News, WABI (Channel 5), WLBZ (Channel 2) and The News & Observer in Raleigh, North Carolina carried the AP report.