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Renae Moran will be teaching the basics of commercial tree fruit production including spraying, pruning and thinning. To be held in the classroom, behind the barn.  Highmoor Farm is located at 52 US Route 202, Monmouth, Maine 04259.<\/p>\n

There is no registration fee.<\/p>\n

Please R.S.V.P. by contacting Renae Moran at 207.713.7083 or rmoran@maine.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Schedule<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1:00 p.m.: Crop Protection<\/strong> \u2014 Common insect pests and diseases, spray materials<\/p>\n

2:00 p.m.: BREAK<\/strong><\/p>\n

2:15 p.m.: Crop Load Management and Fruit Thinning<\/strong><\/p>\n

2:45 p.m.: BREAK<\/strong><\/p>\n

3:00 p.m.: Pruning Practices<\/strong> \u2014 Training systems and pruning techniques<\/p>\n

3:30 p.m.: Pruning Demonstration in the Orchard<\/strong> (weather permitting)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

For special requests, please contact Renae Moran at 207.933.2100 or email rmoran@maine.edu<\/a> by March 1, 2024. 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