Commercial Tree Fruit School
- Length
- 6 hours, 15 minutes
- Language
- English
- Note
- Pricing varies by location.
- Event Format
- In-Person
About The In-Person Workshop
Improve orchard management skills through a deeper understanding of the factors that influence fruit set, disease development and control throughout the growing season, and strategies to reduce insecticide applications and pesticide exposure. Learn from Penn State Extension experts as they share research-based insights and practical approaches for managing disease, insect pests, and crop load while maintaining profitability and supporting the production of high-quality fruit.
Credits may vary by location.
Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
- Commercial tree fruit growers
- Private pesticide applicators
- Use insecticide-treated nets to manage insect pests effectively
- Apply current horticultural updates from the Tree Fruit Production Guide
- Maximize fruit quality through crop load management in peach and color management in apple
- Time fungicide applications to support effective disease management during storage
- Optimize powdery mildew control by understanding the disease cycle and fungicide selection
- Understand apple pollination and the factors influencing fruit set
- Clean pesticide-contaminated clothing properly to reduce exposure risks
- Protect children from pesticide exposure through informed handling and safety practices
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