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Penn State Extension has nine spring twilight meetings planned for tree fruit growers throughout Pennsylvania. The meetings are held in local orchards. Extension fruit specialists will be on hand to address the pest management and horticultural challenges of the 2013 growing season. Participants also benefit from seeing “how it’s done” at another local orchard in their area. There is no better learning opportunity than to be in the orchard early in the season with Extension specialists and seasoned growers who have committed their careers to studying and growing tree fruit.

Penn State Extension has nine spring twilight meetings planned for tree fruit growers throughout Pennsylvania. The meetings are held in local orchards. Extension fruit specialists will be on hand to address the pest management and horticultural challenges of the 2013 growing season. Participants also benefit from seeing “how it’s done” at another local orchard in their area. There is no better learning opportunity than to be in the orchard early in the season with Extension specialists and seasoned growers who have committed their careers to studying and growing tree fruit. Directions From Kutztown 737 North/ Krumsville Rd (8 mi) Right Wessnersville Rd (0.6 mi) Left Red Church (360 ft) Immediate Right to stay on Red Church Destination on Right From I-78 Take exit 40 737 North (3.6 mi) Right Wessnersville Rd (0.6 mi) Left Red Church (360 ft) Immediate Right to stay on Red Church Destination on Right

Penn State Extension has nine spring twilight meetings planned for tree fruit growers throughout Pennsylvania. The meetings are held in local orchards. Extension fruit specialists will be on hand to address the pest management and horticultural challenges of the 2013 growing season. Participants also benefit from seeing “how it’s done” at another local orchard in their area. There is no better learning opportunity than to be in the orchard early in the season with Extension specialists and seasoned growers who have committed their careers to studying and growing tree fruit.

Penn State Extension has nine spring twilight meetings planned for tree fruit growers throughout Pennsylvania. The meetings are held in local orchards. Extension fruit specialists will be on hand to address the pest management and horticultural challenges of the 2013 growing season. Participants also benefit from seeing “how it’s done” at another local orchard in their area. There is no better learning opportunity than to be in the orchard early in the season with Extension specialists and seasoned growers who have committed their careers to studying and growing tree fruit.

High Tunnels provide a great opportunity to extend the season, protect high value crops, improve quality, and reduce weed and pest pressure. As a follow up to our High Tunnel School these twilight meetings will give you a chance to talk with growers and see good practices in action. At each twilight the grower will discuss their experiences with high tunnels and a visiting speaker will share knowledge on a special topic.

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High Tunnels provide a great opportunity to extend the season, protect high value crops, improve quality, and reduce weed and pest pressure. As a follow up to our High Tunnel School these twilight meetings will give you a chance to talk with growers and see good practices in action. At each twilight the grower will discuss their experiences with high tunnels and a visiting speaker will share knowledge on a special topic.