Spring Orchard Meetings are held in orchards across the state, offering commercial tree fruit growers the opportunity to visit working operations, connect with fellow producers, and discuss timely production challenges with Penn State Extension specialists. This two-hour meeting is designed for commercial growers and provides a chance to explore practical, research-based insights on managing tree fruit at a critical point in the growing season. While non-commercial growers and hobbyists are welcome to attend, discussions will focus on professional and technical topics relevant to commercial-scale fruit production and may not apply directly to home orchards or small-scale plantings.

This event is being offered at no charge to participants.

Registering before the event is encouraged and appreciated!

Who is this for?

Commercial tree fruit producers, growers, and employees
Owners/employees of packing houses or tree fruit processing facilities
Owners/employees of affiliated industries (chemical suppliers, equipment dealers, etc.)
Holders of Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator Licenses for tree fruit (Cat. 02, 18, PC)

What will you learn?

Seasonal Fungicide and Bactericide Updates for Tree Fruit Disease Management
Seasonal Insect Pests IPM Update
Chemical Thinning Sprays and Return Bloom Sprays for Apples
Deploying Irrigation Sensor Technology in Commercial Orchards (not available at all orchard meetings)
Management of other problems or concerns through Q&A with the experts

Guidance Regarding COVID-19

We will follow University and local guidelines and regulations at the time of this event. Individual visitors still bear responsibility for adhering to guidelines and protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Please review Penn State's guidelines.

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