Champlain Valley Tree Fruit Field Meeting: Chazy Orchards
Event Details
Date
July 20, 2023
Time
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Intersection of Minkler and Miner Farm Rd in Chazy, Chazy Orchard
44.884795, -73.396595
Chazy, NY 12921
Cost
Free Registration : Free
Host
Eastern New York Commercial HorticultureJoin Mike in Chazy on July 20th (Rain date July 21st) to hear about some of the on-farm research trials he's conducting in the Champlain Valley this summer. In addition to his discussion of preliminary findings, you will have the opportunity to observe the various field treatments firsthand.
Pesticide credits in categories 1A, 10, and 22 pending
Stops will include:
- Thinning Gala with ACC (Accede) at 18mm
- Initial Impressions of Pometa Precision Crop Management App
- Managing Canada Thistle with Different Timings of Stinger
- Bitter Pit Management with Foliar Applications of Calcium Products and PGR's
We will meet at 3PM at the intersection of Minkler and Miner Farm Rd in Chazy and will drive to each stop from there. Light refreshments will be provided.
Free event, but we ask that you please register by July 19 so we have a headcount

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