Register for Maine Grain Conference by March 6
University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s annual Maine Grain Conference is 9 a.m.–3:45 p.m. March 13 at the Black Bear Inn and Conference Center, 4 Godfrey Drive, Orono.
Topics include farming grain organically on Prince Edward Island, value-added farm enterprises, malt barley varieties for local brewers, marketing strategies, the role of UMaine’s Pilot Plant, and grain project updates. Presenters will be from UMaine, UMaine Extension, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Maine Potato Board, Maine Grain Alliance, farmers, malthouse owners, and brewers.
Snacks and lunch are included in $35 per person fee; $45 after March 3. Online registration is required by March 6. Certified crop adviser credits will be offered. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Ellen Mallory, 207.581.2942, ellen.mallory@maine.edu. More information also is on the conference website.