Introduction to Small Fruit Production Workshop

A workshop on Introduction to Small Fruit Production will be held at Litton Center – Smithville Lake, 16311 DD Highway N, Smithville, MO 64089 this coming Saturday, August 24^th from 9 am to 2 pm.

Looking for a way to complement your market offerings throughout the season? Small fruit is one of the best ways to diversify and increase profitability for market producers. This workshop is designed to cover basic principles of production for a variety of small fruit including: Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Strawberries, and Grapes. Hear from producers and Extension educators about these crops to see if you want to add one or all to your production system.

Agenda

9:00-9:15 - Welcome/Introduction

 

9:15-10:00 - Table Grape Production – Marlin Bates, Horticulture Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

 

10:00-10:45 - Strawberry Production – Jerry Wohletz, Wohletz Farm Fresh, Lawrence, KS (U-Pick/FM)

10:45-11:00 – Break

11:00-11:45 - Bramble Production – Renee Seba, Mule Barn Berries, Lathrop, MO (Wholesale/FM)

 

11:45-12:00 - Introduction to Duncan’s Berry Farm – Dan Hoerz

 

12:00-12:50 - Lunch – Farm-Assist Catering, Local. Seasonal. Sustainable. Smithville, MO

 

1:00-2:00 - Farm Tour at Duncan’s Berry Farm, Smithville, MO

 

This workshop is being brought to you by University of Missouri Extension, a partner of the Growing Growers program. Cost to attend this workshop is $30 which includes lunch. To register, contact Marlin Bates at 816-270-2141.