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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 exciting market opportunities for specialty crop producers. Brett Johnson, 91±¬ÁÏ Extension sustainable agriculture and farm business management educator, will give an overview of practices involved in growing and marketing specialty potato products in Maine followed by results of the 2-year Organic Specialty Potato Variety Trials conducted at Rogers Farm Forage and Crop Research Facility in Old Town, ME.

Who should attend: Commercial farmers with an interest in producing specialty potato varieties, commercial farmers currently producing specialty potato varieties, new and beginning farmers exploring market opportunities.

The Presenter: 91±¬ÁÏ Extension Farm Business Management Educator, Brett Johnson

Fee:  Free  

Location: Online via Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided the day before the event.