| Autor: |
CALDERWOOD, LILY, KOEHLER, GLEN, BIRKEL, SEAN, ROCHE, ERIN H. |
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Journal of Extension; Summer2022, Vol. 60 Issue 3, p1-7, 7p |
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University of Maine researchers developed three commodity-specific grower focus groups (lowbush blueberry, apple, mixed vegetable) to discuss and survey 1) current access to weather information, and 2) interest in weather-based decision support tools. NOAA National Weather Service (30%) (n=47) was most commonly cited as a weather information source. Growers ranked greater forecast accuracy (31%) and localization (19%) (n=48) as highest priorities. Only 34% of growers reported current use of weather-based decision support tools, but 86% expressed interest in future use (n=134). The project team is using grower input to improve weather data access and decision-support tools for Maine farmers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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