Phenotyping Lab

Aroostook Farm

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University of Maine Space and Capital Management Services

Budget:

$2,875,000

Target Completion Date:

Project Description:

The project includes significant renovations of the current Potato Storage Research building, installation of a modern sorting and data collection line for collecting data from variety development trials, and Laboratory upgrades to improve the speed and precision of new variety selection. Construction within the building is anticipated to be completed this spring. The design firm is Carpenter Associates, and the construction contractor is Building Etcetera. Funding for this project is $2,875,000 from Gov. Mills’ Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan, supported by the 130th Maine Legislature.