Lancaster Farming covers UMaine Extension Flowering in the North Conference
Lancaster Farming covered the second annual University of Maine Cooperative Extension Flowering in the North Conference Jan. 29–30 in Portland. The conference focused on learning how to operate a successful fresh-cut flower farm. “This is a rapidly growing area with several experienced and beginning farmers increasing their cut flower production,” said Jason Lilley, a sustainable agriculture professional with UMaine Extension. In total, 200 people attended the conference and 50 attended a preconference workshop; both events were sold out and drew attendees from as far as Texas and and Prince Edward Island. Forty-five experts presented on topics including soil testing, irrigation, integrated pest management techniques and business management, according to the article.