Seed shortages, dropped varieties and a changing climate increase the risk of crop failure. Developing regionally adapted varieties that perform well in New England is more important than ever. In this workshop, we will discuss the pros, cons, and ‘how-to’s’ involved in trialing new vegetable
varieties within your current growing system. Whether you are looking for a replacement variety for a crop that isn’t doing well on your farm, or you want to participate in some of the new and exciting participatory plant breeding efforts taking root in our region, understanding variety trials is essential for success.
Presenter:
Hannah Traggis (she/her) is a plant biologist, farmer, horticulturist, plant breeder and educator. She has a MS in Plant Physiology from the University of New Hampshire and worked over 5 years as Senior Horticulturist at The Massachusetts Horticultural Society in The Gardens at Elm Bank. She currently works for Terrascapes Landscape Design as Senior Horticulturist, and as a plant scientist and breeder for the Freed Seed Federation.
This workshop recording comes from the 2022 Northeast Organic Farming Association/ Massachusetts chapter (NOFA/Mass) Winter Conference.
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