Orchard Development Workshop
About this Event
Discuss which varieties are promising in this climate and learn about site selection, irrigation, pest and disease control, pruning and soil nutrition management. If you are considering commercial orchard production, this workshop will give you a broad overview to optimize health, yield and profitability. The workshop includes classroom training, a walk through the Desert Farming Initiative's (DFI) apple orchard and finish off the day with a tasting of Nevada-grown fruit!
Speakers:
, Senior Fellow at the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), specializing in organic agricultural practices, ecological pest management, and soil health. With decades of experience, he has worked with fruit and nut growers across the Western United States on sustainable farming practices. Rex has presented at Nevada agricultural workshops and conferences, and has built lasting friendships with Nevada farmers over more than a decade.
, Holley Family Farms, certified organic farmer
, Desert Farming Initiative, certified arborist
Neil Crowley, orchardist, skilled grafter
, Tea House Gardens, orchardist
, hobby orchardist
, Custom Gardens Farm, orchardist
, Cherry Dog Orchards, orchardist
Questions? Email [email protected]
We are an EEO/AA Institution: Persons in need of special accommodations or assistance should contact Paul Lessick, civil rights and compliance coordinator, at [email protected] or (702) 257-5577 at least five days prior to the scheduled event with their needs or for more information.
This event is hosted through the Desert Farming Initiative's Grow Organic Nevada program.
Grow Organic Nevada is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP).
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 25.00
