TREE FRUIT SCHOOL 2007
Wednesday, February 21st, 1:00 p.m.
Cornwallis Room, Kentville Agricultural Centre

All Growers Welcome - No Registration Fee








1:10 p.m.    Pesticide License and Points - What you need to know about the program and the changes.
Erin Bremner-Williamson, Inspector, N.S. Department of Labour and Environment

1:30 p.m.    Apple Scab - What went wrong in 2006? How can we be better prepared in  2007?
Dr. Gordon Braun, AFHRC Kentville

2:00 p.m.    Picking Basket Belts - Do the belts make picking easier?
Katriona MacNeil

2:20 p.m.    Break - Refreshments provided courtesy of Engage Agro

2:30 p.m.    Mites - Row widths, early season tactics, choice of herbicides, miticides and insecticides.
Dr. Mike Hardman and Jeff Franklin, , AFHRC Kentville

3:00 p.m.    Fire Blight - What do we do now? What are the control options?
Larry Lutz, Scotian Gold
 
 


1.5 Pesticide Recertification Points Can Be Awarded For Attendance

Any questions call Lisa 902-765-4300

Sponsored by the Apple Farmers' Association of Nova Scotia