Commercial Tree Fruit Extension Meeting in Henderson County [March 6th]

Rows of young saplings planted in furrows across a rural field with distant mountains

Dr. Mike Parker and Dr. Tom Kon will lead an informal, in-orchard discussion and demonstration on: Apple Tree Pruning, Training, and Lateral Branch Induction during Orchard Establishment.


When?

March 6th at 1:30 pm


Where?

Richmind Co. & Staton Farms

1791 Upward Rd

Flat Rock, NC 28731


Who should attend?

This discussion will be directed at members of the commercial apple industry. While strategies discussed may have utility across multiple orchard production systems, this meeting will occur in a recently planted high-density orchard.


What should I bring?

Closed toed shoes, comfortable/weather appropriate clothes, and your own perspectives on orchard establishment.

Have Questions?

Please contact Tom Kon (tmkon@ncsu.edu) or Terry Kelley (wtkelley@ncsu.edu) with any questions about this event.