Fruit, Nut, and Berry Production Program

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Collin Countyhttp://collin.agrilife.org

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Collin County

In response to a growing interest in producing fruit and nut crops, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will conduct an educational program for landowners interested in starting and managing production of fruit, berry, and nut crops in North Texas. The program will cover various topics that all producers of horticultural crops should consider when starting or managing an orchard.  3 CEUs for TDA licensed pesticide applicators. 
Agenda*
8:30 am - Doors Open 9:00 am - Introduction to Horticulture Crop Production - Dr. Greg Church, Extension Horticulture Agent 9:30 am - Economics of Small Acreage Farm Operations - Dr. Blake Bennett - Extension Economist 10:45 am - Challenges and Opportunities for Fruit and Nut Production - Monte Nesbitt, Extension Horticulturist Lunch 12:30 pm - Establishment and Management of Fruit and Nut Crops - Monte Nesbitt, Extension Horticulturist 1:30 pm - Pest Management for Fruit, Nut, and Berry Crops - Dr. Allen Knutson - Extension Entomologist 2:30 pm - Disease Management for Fruit, Nut, and Berry Crops - Dr. Greg Church - Extension Horticulture Agent 3:00 pm - Closing Remarks
Event Location: The Landing at Myers Park and Event Center, 7117 County Road 166, McKinney, TX 75071
Lunch will be provided.
Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas cooperating. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is an equal opportunity program provider. Individuals with a disability needing an accommodation should contact Texas A&M AgriLife Extension at least one week prior to the event.
*Tentative schedule

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