ORONO – The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Organic Milk Producers are sponsoring the 2003 Fall Dairy Forage Conference Nov. 13 in Hinckley.

Two forage agronomists from the University of Vermont will participate along with speakers from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Topics will include alternative forage crops, harvesting, and management for nutritional quality.

One pesticide recertification credit will be offered for attendance.

A registration fee of $5 per person is requested and will include lunch. For a brochure and registration material, contact Rick Kersbergen at the Waldo County Extension office at 1-800-287-1426 or by e-mail at richardk@umext.maine.edu.