Growing Blueberries Workshop

If you are interested in blueberry production, then this workshop is for you. Come on out and gain knowledge and practical experience with Lisa DeVetter, WSU Small Fruit Horticulture Assistant Professor; Bev Gerdeman, WSU Assistant Research Professor in Entomology; along with local blueberry farmer Janet Aubin.

Topics:
-Soil management and nutrient needs for optimal blueberry production
-Pruning for controlling bush size and concentrating ripening earlier in the season
-Pathogens including phomopsis twig blight and mummy berry
-Weed anagement
-Spotted wing drosophila and other pests

Guest speakers:

Lisa DeVetter Assistant Professor, Small Fruit Horticulture, WSU Northwest Regional Extension Center Mt. Vernon

Beverly Gerdeman – WSU Assistant Research Professor in Entomology Mt. Vernon

Janet Aubin Farmer, Finnriver Farm. Janet will walk us through her 25 year old and 2 year old blueberry fields.* If you are in need of scholarship assistance, please contact Kellie Henwood at least two weeks before the event. kellie.henwood@wsu.edu or (360) 379-5610 ext. 201