Talk of the Towns 8/11/17

Talk of the Towns 8/11/17

Author: WERU-FM 89.9 August 11, 2017 Duration: 0:00
Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Engineer: Amy Browne Blueberries for Maine Key Discussion Points: Some history blueberry industry in Maine Why does Maine grow great low-bush blueberries? How did the industry start? Changes in how berries are grown… how fields are managed over time? Harvesting methods over time… including introduction of migrant workers Getting berries to market – canning, frozen, fresh pack, etc. How did the industry develop… big growers-small growers What is Cooperative Extension’s historical role (research and extension) Current profile Recent trends in how berries are managed, harvests, markets, technology? What has happened in the last few years to supply, price, markets, industry structure? Current problems and opportunities? What are some of the current UM/industry research projects, and what questions/problems/opportunities are they addressing? (role of integrated pest management, water quality, irrigation, etc) What is the niche for organic berries? Profiles of Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Blue Hill Berry Company and Highland Organics and their connection to growing organic berries, markets, etc. Guests: David Yarborough, Blueberry Specialist, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Melissa Lee, Regional steward, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Lubec Theresa Gafney, Highland Organics, Stockton Springs

Tune into the voices and stories that shape the coastal communities of Midcoast Maine. Talk of the Towns | WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives is a living record, pulling from the deep audio archives of community radio station WERU. This podcast offers more than just headlines; it’s an ongoing conversation about local governance, cultural shifts, and the historical threads that bind towns together. You’ll hear town meeting discussions, interviews with neighbors making a difference, and analyses of issues that matter right here, from fisheries and forestry to education and the arts. Produced by WERU-FM 89.9, each episode serves as a thoughtful, ground-level look at the forces shaping society in this unique region. By preserving these spoken word broadcasts, the podcast creates a valuable resource for anyone curious about the real-life interplay of society, culture, and history in small-town New England. It’s authentic, unscripted, and directly connected to the landscape it discusses. For a genuine sense of place and purpose, this archive is an essential listen.
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