University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a specialty potato variety showcase from 12:30–3 p.m. on August 29 at Rogers Farm Forage and Crop Research Facility at 914 Bennoch Road in Old Town.
Consumer interest and demand for fresh-market potato products with unique size, shape, color and culinary characteristics presents new market opportunities for producers. Presenters include UMaine Extension Sustainable Agriculture Educator Brett Johnson and UMaine Assistant Professor of Potato Breeding and Genetics Mario Andrade, who will share results of the 2024 Organic Specialty Potato Variety Trial. The presentation will be followed by a field tour of the current variety trial, including a showcase of new releases from the Maine Potato Breeding Program.
Registration is required on the event webpage or by phone at 207.342.5971. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Billiejo Pendleton at billiejo.pendleton@maine.edu.
