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PLANNING FOR ORCHARD SUCCESS: PEST, POLLINATOR, AND CROP MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING
Star Grazer Farm (Liberty Orchard)
2481 West St, Brookfield, VT 05036
Thursday May 7, 4:00 -6:30
and
Mad Tom Orchard
2615 Mad Tom Road, East Dorset VT 05253
Friday May 8, 4:00-6:30
Join the Vermont Tree Fruit Growers Association and the University of Vermont Extension at two hands-on field meetings at two of Vermont’s many beautiful apple orchards. We will learn about each farm, farm funding opportunities, see and discuss sprayer equipment, farm approaches to PYO, and discuss pest and pollinator management at each farm.
Star Grazer Farm (Liberty Orchard): This orchard transitioned to new ownership about 5 years ago. We’ll learn about the farm’s participation in recent on-farm bee pollinator research and see and talk about two types of orchard sprayers.
Mad Tom Orchard: This farmer led meeting will spotlight how orchard crops, management, weather station and spray equipment, markets, and customer relations have evolved in 85+ years of business.
Pesticide applicator credits available at each meeting location: 1 credit for categories 1A, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Certified Crop Adviser Credits pending.