Commercial Fruit Pruning Workshop

University of Maryland Extension and The Mill present a joint program designed for perennial fruit growers to learn ideal pruning techniques.

Join us for a workshop focusing on pruning fundamentals to enhance yield, fruit quality, and long-term plant health for apples, peaches, blueberries, blackberries, etc. The program will begin at The Mill and conclude with hands-on pruning demonstrations at the University of Maryland, Lower Eastern Shore Research and Extension Center, where participants will practice techniques and receive guided instruction and feedback.

***Workshop will be held upstairs *** If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact or if you cannont climb stairs please contact Haley Sater 301-226-7718, or email at [email protected]

Lunch and a pair of hand pruners are included!

Schedule:

11:00–12:00 Indoor pruning instruction and demonstrations at The Mill
12:00–1:00 Lunch followed by travel to LESREC
1:00–2:30 Hands-on blueberry and blackberry pruning at LESREC

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

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