IPM for Organic Apple Orchards

Geared towards backyard and beginning growers of all skill levels. Farmer Cindy Hale will present an overview of issues related to growing healthy fruit trees and controlling pests and diseases throughout the season with IPM and organic management. We will cover the life cycles of the plants, pests and diseases; the phenology of your orchard so you can decide when or what to spray and more importantly when NOT to spray. Learn about "degree days" and how to do back of the envelope calculations just using daily high & low temperatures to understand what is happening in your orchards and how to predict the future!

Admission is $5 for members, $15 for nonmembers. Kids can attend free with an adult. Advance registration requested, walkups welcome.

Address: Clover Valley Farms, 6534 Homestead Rd. Duluth, MN 55804

This event is hosted by the Lake Superior Chapter.