'Fruitful Labor: An Orchard Field Day'

Central Chapter Orchard Field Day is June 30 in Staples

Tour the Central Lakes College orchard and learn about fruit production, pests and diseases as SFA Central Chapter hosts ‘Fruitful Labor: An Orchard Field Day’ from 10 a.m. to noon Tues., June 30, at CLC, 1004 255th Ave, Staples.

Guided by Dr. Thaddeus McCamant, this field day will take place entirely outdoors and is capped at 20 participants to promote safe learning conditions. Dr. McCamant has worked with commercial fruit and vegetable growers for 25 years and has started several research plots at the CLC Ag and Energy Center looking at apple rootstocks and blueberry varieties.

This event is free for SFA members and $10 for nonmembers. Registration required. 

Info: central@sfa-mn.org.