2025 Twilight Meetings

Twilight Meetings give agronomic crop growers an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas and information to improve their crop operations. The concept is to provide support and education to experienced crop growers by touring a local farm. Typically, these meetings are in person and University or Industry professionals may attend meetings to help facilitate or structure the programming.

Berry Meeting at Saltbox Farm
Wednesday, May 28
5:30-7:30

Saltbox Farm
321 Portsmouth Ave, Stratham, NH 03885

This grower gathering, co-sponsored by UNH Extension & NH Vegetable and Berry Growers Association, will offer a holistic look at mid-season berry management for effective crop care. We’ll talk pests—focusing on spotted wing drosophila (SWD) and this season’s monitoring for cranberry and cherry fruit worm. Weed control options will be covered alongside a discussion on soil fertility best practices. Got plants loaded with berries but lacking in foliage? We’ll discuss what that could signal and how to respond. The tour will include raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries.

Come ready to learn and sharpen your berry-growing skills with fellow growers and Extension specialists.

Cost: Free
No registration required
Pesticide applicator credits: Pending

Brassica IPM at Trombly Gardens
Wednesday, June 25
5:30-7:30

Trombly Gardens
150 North River Road, Milford, NH 03055

This grower gathering, co-sponsored by UNH Extension & NH Vegetable and Berry Growers Association, will offer a deep dive into pests of brassica plants and how to manage them through IPM. Additionally, we will discuss some of the value-added products that complement vegetable production. This is a free event, and registration is not required. Just show up!