Fruit Pruning Field Day
When
Mar. 4, 2025
12:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where
Fruit Research Station
1749 State Hwy 818
Clarksville, AR 72830
Registration
Registration is $20, and the Deadline is Feb. 28.
On Tuesday, March 4, the Fruit Research Station in Clarksville will host a pruning workshop. Designed for fruit and pecan growers or enthusiasts, this hands-on workshop will sharpen pruning skills for better plant growth and yields. Professionals at the Fruit Research Station will provide field demonstrations on pruning techniques for blueberries, blackberries, muscadines, peaches, and pecans.
Agenda/Schedule
12:45-1:00 p.m.
Registration
1:00-1:20 p.m.
Welcome and Pruning Basics
Jackie Lee, FRS Director
1:20-1:30 p.m.
Restroom break / Travel into field
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Field pruning sessions. There will be 5 concurrent sessions covering blackberries, pecans, blueberries, peaches, and muscadines. Attendees will split into 2 groups and each group will visit each session so that all groups visit each pruning station/session.
TRUCK 1
Blackberries |
1:30-2:00 p.m. |
Pecans |
2:05-2:35 p.m. |
Peaches |
2:40-3:10 p.m. |
Muscadines |
3:15-3:45 p.m. |
Blueberries |
3:50-4:20 p.m. |
Equipment |
4:20-4:30 p.m. |
TRUCK 2
Blueberries |
1:30-2:00 p.m. |
Muscadines |
2:05-2:35 p.m. |
Pecans |
2:40-3:10 p.m. |
Blackberries |
3:15-3:45 p.m. |
Peaches |
3:50-4:20 p.m. |
Equipment |
4:20-4:30 p.m. |
To learn more about the Fruit Pruning Field Day, contact Meredith Crawford, at 479-754-2406.
About the Division of Agriculture
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on three campuses.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact Meredith Crawford by email or by calling 479-754-2406 as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.