Getting Started in Strawberry Production

Apr 23, 2026, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Lesson with Q&A at Aldermere Farm, 20 Russell Ave. in Rockport followed by a planting demonstration at Erickson Fields Preserve, 164 West St. in Rockport.

Are you interested in growing strawberries? Would this crop work well on your land? Would strawberries give a bump to your bottom line? This workshop is designed to help people who are interested in strawberry production as a home project or commercial enterprise. Topics including basic site requirements, site preparation, production systems, plant selection, care of young plants, nutrient management and pest management will be presented by Dr. David Handley, Vegetable and Small Fruit Specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension

David T. Handley is a Vegetable and Small Fruit Specialist and a Cooperating Professor of Horticulture for the University of Maine. He has been based at Highmoor Farm, the Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station in Monmouth, Maine, since 1983, where he carries out applied research regarding berry and vegetable variety evaluation, production techniques and pest management strategies.

This program was made possible through a partnership between the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Maine Coast Heritage Trust and the Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District.

 

How to Register: Register online or by phone at 207.832.0343

For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Pamela Doherty at or 207.832.0343.

 

Aldermere Farm and Erickson Fields are preserves of Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a statewide nonprofit land conservation organization. The Trust maintains the preserves as working farms hosting educational programs and events for the community.

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is a non-regulatory community leader that responds to local natural resource issues. Its mission is to provide assistance in the conservation of soil and water resources for our community through proactive efforts, actions, and education.
For more information, visit KLSWCD’s website: https://www.knox-lincoln.org
or contact KLSWCD at 207-596-2040 or .

UMaine Extension is your doorway to University of Maine expertise. For over 100 years, we’ve been putting university research to work in homes, businesses, farms, and communities — in every corner of Maine. Our educational efforts focus on the Maine Food System and Positive Youth Development through 4-H programs with a focus on the STEM disciplines.