It was a cold and muddy day for the pruning workshop, but several people braved the weather and attended. Susanne and Randy discussed pruning tools and types of cuts and pruning methods for Apple, Peach, Pear and Grape. We then separated into two groups and Susanne discussed grape pruning, gave a demonstration and answered questions. Randy, Tom, and Shelia demonstrated Apple, … [Read more...] about Pruning Workshop
Join us May 2nd & 3rd for a Distillation Workshop at the the Missouri State University Winery and Distillery at our Mountain Grove Campus. This workshop will be two full days of learning and fun. Register at https://commerce.cashnet.com/MTNGROVE?ITEMCODE=MTNGROVE-32 Distillation Basics Workshop MSU Distillery You must be at least 21 … [Read more...] about Upcoming Distillation Workshop – May 2nd & 3rd
An Apple Grafting Workshop was held today at the Fruit Experiment Station. This event was a collaboration with MSU, MU Extension and K-State Extension. Workshop Coordinators were Jennifer Morganthaler - MSU, Patrick Byers, Kelley McGowan, Tamra Reall - MU, and Zachary Hoppenstedt, K-State. The workshop included a presentation on different types of grafting as well as … [Read more...] about Apple Grafting Workshop
Our 2019 2-day Distillation Workshop concluded today and all 8 participants graduated with flying colors. The first day concentrated on content and parts of the still. On the second day, a distillation was run and participants learned how to make cuts in the run. We had a great group!! … [Read more...] about 2019 Distillation Workshop
We had 65 people join us for the Apple Tree Grafting Workshop. This collaboration with University of Missouri Extension provided attendees the opportunity to learn different grafting techniques and try their hand at chip budding Apple Trees. Each person left with 2 grafted apple trees. Thank you to those that took time to join us. It is always fun to watch and learn new … [Read more...] about Apple Tree Grafting Workshop