Think Green Thursday: Blackberry/Raspberry Pruning Workshop

Schedule

Thu Jan 29 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Buster Sykes Agricultural Demonstration Farm and Forest | Mebane, NC

Catch up on your blackberry pruning! Proper pruning is essential for optimal fruit production.
About this Event

Dr Gina Fernandez, NC State Specialist, will demonstrate how to properly maintain blackberries and other small fruits to get the best production. Bring your pruning questions to this Think Green Thursday special event!

The class and demonstration will be held Thursday, January 29th from 10am to 12pm at Buster Sykes Demonstration Farm: 2430 Turner Road Mebane, NC 27302.


The workshop is free but registration is required to reserve a seat.


Please contact Rhiannon Goodwin with any questions at [email protected] or 336-790-0456.


NC State University and N.C. A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment regardless of age, color, disability, family and marital status, genetic information, national origin, political beliefs, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation and veteran status. NC State, N.C. A&T, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by 5 business days before the event to Rhiannon Goodwin at 336-570-6740.

Where is it happening?

Buster Sykes Agricultural Demonstration Farm and Forest, 2430 Turner Road, Mebane, United States
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