WALDO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to host a virtual presentation covering growing and marketing practices for specialty potato varieties in Maine from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 27.
Consumer interest and demand for fresh-market potato varieties with unique size, shape, color and taste profiles has been on the rise. The trend presents new market opportunities for specialty crop producers, according to a news release from the extension.
Brett Johnson, UMaine Extension sustainable agriculture and farm business management educator, will give an overview of practices involved in growing and marketing specialty potato products in Maine. Results of the 2024 Organic Specialty Potato Variety Trial conducted at Rogers Farm Forage and Crop Research Facility in Old Town will also be presented.
Register on the event webpage at extension.umaine.edu or at 207-342-5971. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, email [email protected].
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