2024 Conference Proceedings and Presentations
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2024 Proceedings
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Ag Labor
Understanding How Burnout Impacts Mental Health in Farmers and Extension Personnel – Maria Pippidis, Univeristy of Delaware Cooperative Extension
Navigating Agricultural Overtime Laws in New England – Allyson L. Moore and Amanda L. Carrington, Sulloway & Hollis, PLLC
Labor and Compensation Practices on Maine Farms Post-Pandemic: Early Evidence from a State Monitoring Survey – Jason Entsminger, UMaine Cooperative Extension
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Apples
Thinning Apples with Metamitron (Brevis®) and 1-ACC (Accede®) – John Cline, University of Guelph
Research-Driven Solutions for Improved Temperate Fruit Production and Profitability – Tracey C. Leskey, USDA-ARS
Shifting Priorities and Challenges of Pome Fruit Pest Management – Peter Jentsch, Poma Tech, Inc.
Fire Blight Management: Climate Change Considerations and Alternatives to Antibiotics – Quan Zeng, CT Ag Experiment Station
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Apples - Tree Fruit Technology
Orchard Protection in Modern Agriculture – Christian Ferrari, Valente
Novel Weed Control Technology – Lynn Sosnoskie, Cornell AgriTech
Precision Apple Cropload MANagement (PACMAN): Optimizing Profitability by Optimizing Apple Crop Load – Jon Clements, UMass Extension
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Blueberries
Blueberry Orchards Protection in Modern Agriculture – Christian Ferrari, Valente
Bumblebees and Blueberries – Kelsey Fisher, CT Ag Experiment Station
Mummy Berry and Its Management – Seanna Annis, UMaine
Best Practices for Blueberry Replanting – Josh Vander Weide, Michigan State University
Managing Blueberry Quality with Ground Covers and Harvest Strategy – Josh Vander Weide, Michigan State University
Recent Advances in Biological Control of Spotted-Wing Drosophila – Phil Fanning, University of Maine
Targeting Roots to Manage Spreading Perennials in Perennial Cropping Systems – Maria Gannett, UMass Extension
Novel Behavior-Based Strategies for Spotted-Wing Drosophila – Cesar Rodriguez-Sanoa, Rutgers University
Beetles, Aphids, and Flies in Blueberries – Cesar Rodriguez-Sanoa, Rutgers University
Integrated Pest Management Farm Demonstration Project: Spotted-Swing Drosophila Exclusion Netting – Jeremy DeLisle, UNH Extension
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Brambles
Blackberry Production in Missouri: Research Results – Patrick Byers, University of Missouri Extension Emeritus
Bramble Weed Management: Cultural Control Options – David Handley, UMaine Extension
Fine-Tuning Fertilizer Applications for Small Fruit – Mary Concklin, UConn Extension Emerita
Brambles: Summer vs. Fall – Mary Concklin, UConn Extension Emerita
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Brassicas
Covering Ground: Assessing Effectiveness of Interseeded Cover Crops in Late Season Cabbage to Enhance Soil Health in the Northeast – Gladys Adu Asieduwaa, UMaine
Managing Brassica Insect Pests All Year – Susan Scheufele, UMass Extension
Highlights from “Control-Alt-Delete” Alternaria Leaf Spot and Heat Rot in Broccoli Project – Susan Scheufele, UMass Extension
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Climate Resiliency
Climate Trends & Impacts on Northeast Agriculture – Sean Birkel, UMaine
How I Worked with NRCS to Make My Farm More Resilient to Extreme Weather – Keith Brodeor, Beacn Road Blueberry Farm
Common Sense Planning for Climate Change Impacts in New England Orchards – Glen Koehler, UMaine
A Whole-Farm Approach to Climate Smart Practices – Steve Ela, Ela Family Farms, National Organic Coalition, CO
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Cover Cropping & Reduced Tillage
Ridges, Mulches, Tarps, Cover Crops, and Compost: Tapping Into a Wide Toolbox for Growing Soil Fertility and Production Efficiency on a Vegetable Farm – Ryan Fitzbeauchamp, Evening Song Farm, VT
Scaling Up Organic No-Till Potatoes – Ken Laing, Orchard Hill Farm, Ontario
Small-Scale Cover Cropping for Reduced Tillage – Bob Payne, Little River Farm, RI
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Cut Flowers
Cut Flower Production in a High Tunnel – Hannah Volpie, Foxi Flora Farms, NY
The Latest and Greatest New Cuts – John Dole, North Carolina State University
The Tulip Experience/ment – Jessi Chmielewski, JessiWayne Farm, ME
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Eggplants, Peppers & Potatoes
2023-24 Eggplant Cultivar Trials – Mark Hutton, UMaine Extension
Preventing Yield Loss from Heat Stress in Bell Peppers – Emmalea Ernest, University of Delaware Extension
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Equipment
Reduced Pass Specialty Equipment – Forigo and Brookdale Farm Supplies
Postharvest Equipment at Altobelli Family Farm & Samascott Orchards – Jessica Vila
Electric Tractors at Windflower Farm – Ted and Nate Blomgren, Windflower Farm, NY
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Farm Business Management
What is Probate? How to Avoid it for Your Farm – Stephane Burnham, Burhnam Legal, NH
Retirement Planning for Millenial Farmers – Michael Robertson, NY FarmNet, Cornell University
The Farmer Spreadsheet Academy: How to Build A Better Crop Plan – Dan Brisebois, Going to Seed and Tourne-Sol Farm, Quebec
Equipment Efficiency vs. Cost at Picadilly Farm – Bruce Wooster, Picadilly Farm, NH
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Farm Technology
What’s the Buzz: Drone Usage & Benefit for Farmers – Lily Calderwood, UMaine Extension
FarmDroid: Robot Invasion from Denmark – Solar Powered Help for Seeding and Weeding – Dane Watson, Watson’s Ag Forward
Tunnel Automation for Market Gardeners – Guillame Lambert, Orisha
Don’t Let Weather Surprise You: NEWA, Forecasting Models, Sensors, and More – Jon Clements, UMass Extension
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Leafy Greens
Lettuce for Hot Weather: Effects of Variety, Mulch, and Shade – Emmalea Ernest, University of Delaware Extension
Diversified, Year-Round Microgreens and Shoots – Corinne Hansch, Lovin’ Mama Farm, NY
Striving Toward Improved Efficiency and Profitability Through Equipment Investments and Wash-Pack Improvements for Leafy Greens at North Point Community Farm – Marisa Lenetsky & Mike Champagne, North Point Community Farm, NY
Embracing Bitter Beauty: Radicchio Varieties and Their Performance in the Northeast – Becky Sideman, UNH Extension
Summer Greens Production at la Ferme des Quatre-Temps – Catherine Sylvestre, Ferme des Quatre-Temps, Quebec
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Marketing
Marketing Terms that Appeal to New Englanders – Analena Bruce, UNH Food System Lab
Building Your Retail Space: Strategies for a Cohesive Customer Experience – Maria Zordan & Tess Morningstar, MX Morningstar Farm, NY
The New AI: Transforming Farm Marketing with Artificial Intelligence – Jesse Wright, UNH Extension
Marketing Your Farm Through Storytelling – Katie Spring, Good Heart Farmstead, VT
CSA Customer Retention at Siena Farms – Ruby Kohn & Mary O’Boyle
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Organic
Robots With Freaking Laser Beams: What’s New With Novel Technology – Lynn Sosnoskie, Cornell AgriTech
Reduced Tillage at Scale – Julie Fine, American Farmland Trust, MA
Low Hanging Fruit: How Nutrient Management Can Improve Organic Tomato Production in High Tunnels – Becky Maden, UVM Extension
On-Farm Innovations for Colorado Potato Beetle Management Beyond Entrust – Maryan Nouri-Aiin, University of Vermont
Continuous Improvement: How Organic Standards Affect Your Farm and How You Can Influence Them – Steve Ela, Ela Family Farms & National Organic Coalition, CO
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Protected Culture
High Tunnel Gantry System – Diane Abruzzini, Rigorous, VT
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Root Crops
Growing a Gnarly crop: Recommendations for Cultivating Celeriac – Peyton Ginakes, UMaine Extension
Leaf Spots, Crazy Roots, and Cool Colors: Developments in Beet Breeding for Disease Resistance – Jan van der Heide & Travis Mattison, Bejo Seeds, NY
Bringing Sweet Potato Variety Recommendations Up to Date: New Options to Consider for the North – Becky Sideman, UNH Extension
Ridge Culture Root Crop Production at MX Morningstar – Max Morningstar, MX Morningstar Farm, NY
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Specialty Fruit
Promising Developments in Elderberry Production – Patrick byers, University of Missouri Extension Emeritus
Fruit-ful Innovation: Adding Value to Non-Traditional Crops – Evan Elford, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness
Haskap Production Basics: Unlocking the Potential – Evan Elford, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness
How to Establish a Successful Hazelnut Orchard – Megan Muehlbauer, Rutgers University
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Specialty Vegetables
Ginger & Turmeric Production – Kelly Roberts, Roots Farm, RI
Market Mushroom Farming – David Andrews, Tiny Acres Farm, ME
Growing Artichokes in New England – Peyton Ginakes, UMaine Extension
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Stone Fruit
New Opportunities for Thinning Peaches and Plums With (ACC) Accede™ – John Cline, University of Guelph
Off the Wall Orchard – Ron Christie, Off the Wall Orchard, NH
The Invasion of the Spotted Lanternfly and its Impact on Horticultural Crops – Tracy Leksey, USDA-ARS
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Strawberries
Optimizing Your Site for Strawberries – Marvin Pritts, Cornell University
Crop Rotations for Long-Term Success with Strawberries – Marvin Pritts, Cornell University
Biodegradable, Compostable, and Certifications: Understanding the Nuances – Gilles Mamane, Poly Expert
Weed Control Options for Strawberries – Thierry Besançon, Rutgers University
Transplant Steam Treatment for Cyclamen Mite Control in Strawberry – Justin Renkema, London Research and Development Center, Ontario
Nourse Strawberry Varieties & Plant Options – Amanda Emond, Nourse Farm
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Sweet Corn
Covering Ground: Interseeded Cover Crops in Late Season Sweet Corn – Jason Lilley, UMaine Extension
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Tomatoes
Organic Field Tomatoes at Langwater Farm – Kevin O’Dwyer, Langwater Farm, MA
Avoiding Aphid Outbreaks on High Tunnel Tomatoes – Cheryl Frank Sullivan, UVM Extension
Tweaking Your Tomato High Tunnel – Vern Grubinger, UVM Extension
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Wash-Pack & Food Safety
“We really need to do something about our wash pack…”: An Overview of Postharvest, Packshed, and Wash/Pack Resources – Chris Callahan & Andy Chamberlain, UVM Extension
Looking at Post Harvest Areas Through an Inspector’s Lens – Ben Comeau, MA Department of Agricultural Resources
Application of Nanotechnology for Food Safety – Abhi Upadhyay, UConn
Water Quality and the FSMA Water Rule – Lisa McKeag, UMass Extension
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Winter Growing
Winter Greens Production With Unique Rotations at Trillium Hill Farm – James Donegan, Trillium Hill Farm, VT
Winter Spinach Production & Pests – Genevieve Higgins, UMass Extension
(Easy) and Data-Driven Profitable Winter Greens Growing – Catherine Sylvestre, Ferme de Quatre-Temps, Quebec
Growing for Winter Greens – Skip Paul, Wishing Stone Farm, RI
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