Elderberry Workshop: Production and Pest Management

Join us for a free hands-on workshop focused on elderberry production. This interactive event will cover practical strategies for establishing and maintaining healthy elderberry crops, including planting, pruning, soil health, and sustainable production practices designed to improve yield and fruit quality.
The workshop will conclude with a field visit to The People’s Patch Madison County Community Farm, where participants will tour elderberry plantings and discuss real-world production practices in the field.
REGISTER online by going to www.aces.edu/go/6321
Topics Include:
- Elderberry establishment and production basics
- Soil health and crop maintenance
- Pruning and seasonal management
- Identifying common pests and diseases
- Sustainable IPM strategies for soft fruit crops
- Research updates on parasitoid wasps and spotted wing drosophila (SWD) control
- Field demonstrations and grower discussions
This program is supported through a SARE-funded project (OS25-185) assessing the sustainability of soft fruit and berry crop production in Alabama.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Dr. CAM at (256) 924-0457 or [email protected] by 7/21/2026.