Fruit School Focusing on Organic Pest and Disease Control
Washington State University’s 2017 Fruit School will be focusing on organic methods of fighting pests and diseases.
WSU’s Tianna Dupont said, “We’re going to focusing on both our key natural enemies, their life histories, the pests that they control as well as how to conserve them as well as an effective organic IPM toolbox.”
Dupont noted that you don’t have to be currently growing organic fruit to be a part of the workshop and that you might learn some valuable lessons to apply if you decide to grow organic or even in your conventional fields.
Growers might have a variety of reasons to attend the seminar, but Dupont said the goal is the same for all.
“I’m hoping that they leave with a few ideas for management practices that they can apply on their farms to improve their pest and disease management, increase the quality and productivity of their orchards and improve their bottom line.”
The event is March 14th and 15th with the primary location at the Confluence Center in Wenatchee and satellite campuses at Prosser and Omak. To register and see the complete agenda, visit the event information on WSU's Tree Fruit website.
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