Upcoming Schedule for ‘Ask the Expert Series Orchard Edition’ Discussions

Attention Tree Fruit Growers

The Rutgers University Tree Fruit Extension Team is looking forward to the 2021 growing season however, given the current restrictions we will be altering the meeting format this year. Since we are all suffering from Zoom Webex Skype fatigue, we are going to put a pause on our yearly (day long) North and South Jersey Tree Fruit meetings and instead, hold one Hour ‘Ask the Expert Series Orchard Edition’ talk/discussions.

Beginning March 24 we will be hosting one-hour virtual discussions, on timely topics where YOU the growers are encouraged to ask the experts questions on all things tree fruit.

Where: Online

Zoom meeting links will be posted to the Plant and Pest Advisory AND E-mailed to Tree Fruit Growers on Rutgers List Serves 1 week prior to each meeting.

When: 9 AM-10 AM (dates below)

Note that we plan to offer CORE and PP2 credits for some of the sessions.

If you are interested in additional session topics and/or expert please let us know! These sessions are meant to specifically address your needs/interests.

Meeting/Discussion Dates, and Topics

Meeting Date	Topic
March 24	Tree Fruit Diseases to Prepare For in 2021
April 7	Apple Thinning using Plant Growth Regulators
April 21	2021 Tree Fruit Insect Pests What’s that Buzz in the Orchard?
May 5	Orchard Soil Fertility From the Ground Up
May 19	Pesticide Safety Talk CORE pesticide credits will be offered
June 2	Timely discussions on issues that arise as the season progresses.
July 14	Timely discussions on issues that arise as the season progresses.
August 4	Timely discussions on issues that arise as the season progresses.