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Blueberry Workshop and Pruning Demo
February 17, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Are you thinking about adding blueberries to your farm?
Join Berea College, the Madison Co Cooperative Extension Service, The University of Kentucky Horticulture Department, and the Kentucky Horticulture Council for a Blueberry Workshop on Monday, Feb. 17 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. This workshop will help you consider key aspects of this decision, from preparation to production techniques through profit potential and marketing your crop. We will cover the basics of: site selection, soil sampling, variety selection, pest management, marketing, and have hands-on activities (planting and pruning).
This workshop is designed for those exploring the possibilities of growing blueberries for income. Material presented will assume little past knowledge of farming, but a background in gardening or farming will be very helpful.
Monday, Feb. 17
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Berea Horticulture Farm
Scaffold Cane Road