Category Archives: Workshops and Field Days

February 11 Workshop Recap

Posted on February 16, 2015 by florencj

Last week, we held a workshop in Mt. Vernon, Washington for blueberry growers. The topics included mulching for mummy berry control options, environmental factors influencing apothecia production, spray options for control, spotted wing drosophila, and other pathogens of concern. Check … Continue reading →

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This Invitation Just Got More OFFICIAL!

Posted on November 24, 2014 by florencj

  Below is the final save the date postcard that was mailed out to farmers throughout the Pacific Northwest. It’s hard to get one sent to everyone, so here’s a copy, just in case you missed it! The back reads: … Continue reading →

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New Resources for Growers!

Posted on November 19, 2014 by florencj

The planning is underway for the blueberry workshop for Washington blueberry growers. The workshop is geared toward organic production, but growers from all production systems are welcome! Most of the techniques covered are applicable to any system- organic, conventional, no-spray, … Continue reading →

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Mummy Berry Workshop Will Be Held in Washington!!

Posted on November 3, 2014 by florencj

Great news! I’m currently working to organize and hold an organic-focused blueberry/mummy berry workshop in Washington in conjunction with NCAP (the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides). Growers from Washington have previously traveled to Oregon for our educational events in 2014 … Continue reading →

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During the farm tour, the following was discussed: Ken Berg’s method of mummy berry management My overview of mummy berry and cultural control methods Dr. Jay Pscheidt’s evaluation of commercial products Potential funding opportunities to assist with disease management via … Continue reading →

Posted on June 11, 2014 by florencj | 2 Comments

Managing Mummy Berry Disease in Blueberries Farm Tour

Posted on May 12, 2014 by florencj

Managing Mummy Berry Disease in Blueberries Farm Tour Thursday, June 5, 2014 2 – 4:30 pm Alvadore, OR $5 RSVP required by Tuesday, June 3 with Jen Miller at jmiller@pesticide.org or 208-850-6504 This farm tour is a follow-up field component to our February … Continue reading →

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Successful Winter Workshop!

Posted on February 14, 2014 by florencj

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2014 Organic Blueberry Workshop! It was a great success and according to the survey responses, attendees got some new ideas for managing Mummy Berry and Spotted Wing Drosophila along with new information about … Continue reading →

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