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Winter Commercial Tree Fruit School
February 20 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
$30.00
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Discover strategies to navigate the challenges of extreme weather at the Commercial Tree Fruit School, a premier educational program tailored for commercial tree fruit growers and pesticide applicators. This year’s theme, Overcoming Drought and Deluge, addresses the pressing impact of Pennsylvania’s fluctuating climate, from severe droughts to heavy rainfall and exceptional temperatures. Join industry experts as they share actionable insights and research-based solutions to promote a robust harvest of high-quality fruit despite weather-related uncertainties.
EVENT DETAILS
Participants at the Commercial Tree Fruit School will engage in a full day of programming focused on the challenges of commercial tree fruit production, with Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator credits available.
WHEN
February 20, 2025
(9:00 AM-3:15 PM)
WHERE
Berks County Agricultural Center
1238 County Welfare Rd
Leesport, PA 19533
Register By: February 14, 2025
See event fee details.
Who is this for?
Commercial tree fruit growers
Private pesticide applicators
What will you learn?
Secondary pest control in apple orchards
Controlling insect pests in peach orchards
Overcoming pesticide resistance in codling moth
Disease potential and control when using pond or surface water for irrigation
Insights from the Mid-Atlantic Apple Tree Decline Summit
Weed management challenges in a dry year
Irrigation management in tree fruit orchards
Effects of water deficits on apple and peach development
Water quality and its impact on pesticide performance
Mitigating pesticide and herbicide runoff
Preparing for a Worker Protection Standard (WPS) inspection
Respirator fit training and testing
Earn Credits
PA Pesticide Applicator
2 Core
5 Cat. (02, 18, PC)
Registering before the event is encouraged and appreciated!
Register By
February 14, 2025
If you have a change to an already submitted event or need to cancel and remove your event on our calendar, please contact DepartmentofAg@CountyofBerks.com