A grafting workshop was held April 11 at the Bond Learning Center in collaboration with MU Extension. University of Missouri presenters were Patrick Byers, Regional Horticulture Specialist - Southwest Region and Kelly McGowan, Horticulture Educator - Greene County. Missouri State presenters were Dr. Martin Kaps, Research Professor and Jennifer Morganthaler, Clinical … [Read more...] about Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop
The Pruning Workshop was held Saturday March 17. Randy, Jeremy and Susanne led the demonstrations for the 35 individuals that braved the cold and windy day to learn about pruning fruit trees and small fruits. … [Read more...] about Pruning Workshop
Our 2017 Distillation Basics Workshop was held yesterday and today, May 16th and 17th. The hands-on workshop is limited to 8 participants who are either presently involved in or who are considering commercial craft distillation. Our group hailed from Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and Tennessee. … [Read more...] about 2017 Distillation Basics Workshop
The 2017 Missouri Blueberry School was held on March 17 & 18th. This two-day event is a collaboration between University of Missouri Extension, Missouri State Darr College of Agriculture and Lincoln University Cooperative Extension. Friday, March 17 was held in Springfield, Mo at the Darr Agricultural Center and featured presentations and displays. The keynote speaker was … [Read more...] about 2017 Missouri Blueberry School
A tree fruit pruning workshop was held at the Fruit Station on Saturday March 18th. Those in attendance received instructions on proper pruning and tool safety as well as some hands on pruning in the demonstration garden in the field. Dr. Martin Kaps, Susanne Howard, Jeremy Emery, Randy Stout and Sheila Long were on hand to demonstrate and assist. … [Read more...] about Tree Fruit Pruning Workshop