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2017 WSU Fruit School - Organic Pest & Disease Management

Multiple locations
Wenatachee, Omak & Prosser, WA

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Workshop Information

Join the WSU Extension Tree Fruit Team at the 2017 Fruit School to delve into important industry topics with presentations, discussions, hands-on activities and demonstrations. This years Organic Pest and Disease Management Fruit School focuses on organic practices, and is applicable to any orchard using integrated control approaches. The 2-day event is co-located at Wenatchee (primary), Prosser (satellite), and Omak (satellite). All locations will have WSU Extension hosts present on-site.

The fruit school originates from Wenatchee at the CTC. The other locations will be delivered live and will allow for interaction during the Q and A sessions. Pre-registration is required.

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Confirmed Speakers

Achour Amiri, WSU Plant Pathology
Betsy Beers WSU Entomology
Andrea Bixby-Brosi, Brosi Consulting
Kerik Cox, Cornell University
Dain Craver, DAC Consulting
David Granatstein, WSU Extension
Dave Horton, USDA-ARS
Drew Hubbard, GS Long
David James, WSU Entomology
Ken Johnson, OSU Botany & Plant Pathology
Vince Jones, WSU Entomology
Claudia Probst, WSU Plant Pathology
Peter Shearer, WSU Entomology
Teah Smith, Zirkle Fruit
Kelly Vance, Beneficial Insectaries

Full agenda can be found at http://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/organic-pest-disease-fruit-school/

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Thank you to our sponsors!
The support of the following sponsors significantly reduced registration fees for this fruit school:

Washington Tree Fruit Research Association
North Central Washington Fieldman's Association
Certis USA
GS Long

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Anyone attending this program that requires auxiliary aids or services, please contact Gwen Hoheisel at 509-786-5609 or by email at ghoheisel@wsu.edu Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Benton County. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.