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Lily Calderwood is the Extension Wild Blueberry Specialist and Assistant Professor of Horticulture at the University of Maine, affiliated with the School of Food and Agriculture in the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture. Her work is supported by the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, where she dedicates 70% of her time to extension and 30% to research.
Her research interests center on sustainable and resilient agricultural systems, particularly wild blueberry production in Maine. Key areas include Integrated Pest Management (IPM), soil health, fertility, organic weed control, mulching, and climate adaptation. She integrates ecological principles into pest and nutrient management to enhance farm sustainability.
The recent publications highlight a strong trend in applied horticultural research, with a focus on organic and climate-resilient practices for wild blueberries. Topics span weed management, foliar fertilization, pest dynamics under warming, and decision-support tools, reflecting a systems-based, interdisciplinary approach to agricultural challenges.
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Lily Calderwood actively advises and collaborates with graduate students and researchers on projects related to pest management, climate impacts, and soil fertility in specialty crops. Her extension work involves direct engagement with growers to address on-farm challenges, supported by grants such as the Hatch Project ME022113. She leads applied research that bridges academic inquiry and practical farming needs.
Her work is conducted through the University of Maine’s Cooperative Extension and research facilities, including field studies on wild blueberry barrens. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across entomology, climatology, and agronomy to develop whole-system solutions for Maine’s agricultural community.
