Emily Holmes (fruit farmer)

Emily is the owner of Maine-ly Apples, and an incredibly enthusiastic fruit farmer - although that's our description, not hers. Her work is best described as a true application of what scientists have learned, and her approach to understanding her apples and other fruits is a great overview of how science and the science process gets applied in the "real world". If you’re listening to this near its release date in early March 2025, please considering joining us at the 10th Maine Science Festival later this month: March 19th-23rd. The full 2025 MSF program can be found at https://www.mainesciencefestival.org/2025program. Some additional links/information that we spoke about: Growing Fruit Trees in Maine - Cooperative Extension: Tree Fruits - University of Maine Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Program: Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry Maine-ly Apples This conversation was recorded in January 2025. ~~~~~ The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle. The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker. To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate. Find us online: Maine Discovery Museum Maine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Bluesky YouTube Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube © 2026 Maine Discovery Museum