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LEWISTON — The next Great Falls Forum program will feature Nancy McBrady, executive director of the Maine Wild Blueberry Commission, talking about “Wild Blue Yonder – Understanding Maine’s Wild Blueberry Heritage, Industry and Economy.” The program will take place Thursday, May 18, at noon at the Lewiston Public Library’s Callahan Hall.
McBrady, a Lewiston native and Lewiston High School graduate, was a management consultant in Chicago before returning to Maine to attend the University of Maine School of Law. She practiced environmental law in Portland for seven years prior to joining the commission in 2014.
Nancy’s talk will cover the history and growth of Maine’s wild blueberry industry as well as the current challenges. She will address topics such as defining a wild blueberry, where and how they are grown and harvested, the size of the crop, and the industry, economic impact, and advances in wild blueberry health research fueling consumer demand.
The Great Falls Forum is a monthly, brown-bag speaker series featuring statewide and regional leaders in public policy, business, academia and the arts. The programs are free, open to all and no reservations are required. Coffee, tea and bottled water are provided for a donation at the event.
For more information, contact LPL Adult & Teen Services at 207-513-3135 or LPLReference@Gmail.com.
