. . . offered by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension was held yesterday at Keeley's in Portland. What a grand time it was!
Many of the local farmers came together to learn about updates in technology, agriculture practices, and public policy. i saw some old friends there - folks who i rely on to supplement my summer veggies and almost all of my fresh autumn apples. Though there were only a VERY small handful of us who were not professional farmers, the practices being taught applied to most of our hobby farms and home gardens as well. It was a good time to connect with some of the smaller farms that i have had a hard time finding (it doesn't help when some of them change their names).
The ironic part of the whole day was that i, the only organic farmer in the group (that i know of), managed to sit next to the guy who is on the state board of pesticide/herbicide use. Its kinda like sitting next to the crazy guy on the bus.
We were civil, and actually had a very good time in spite of our ideological differences.
Overall, it was a great day. i would recommend the conference to anyone in the Ag business or thinking about going into the Ag business. You can find the link on the University of Maine Cooperative Extension's website, or google the Maine Fruit and Tree School. Its good stuff!!
Oh, and the Pesticide guy. . . he made sure that i had a copy of the official Pesticide Applicators Log before i left.
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I had no idea that farmers had their own convention. Did they bring their cows or were family not invited?(:
Just kidding. I love farmers. Hey, some of my best friends are farmers. Well at least one is, sort of. Anyway ... glad to see your keeping your hoe in the dirt.
Perhaps I'd better get back to work in my sunless cube with glowing screen and leave the jokes to the professionals.
The voice in my head is telling me something..."Step away from Mikes blog and keep your hands where I can see them."
Peace
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