October 2019
Next Generation Network: Fruit Breeding 101
Dr. Kate Evans of WSU will explain the process of how new apple varieties are bred and selected. We will see fruit on the trees of elite breeding lines at the Columbia View experimental orchard.
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Next Generation Network: New Technology for Efficient Harvest
Karen Lewis, WSU Extension Join us for dinner, a presentation, and discussion. Karen Lewis of WSU Extension will show current options for platforms and discuss upcoming technology from FF Robotics and Abundant Robotics. Directions Chateau Faire Le Pont is located at 1 Vineyard Way in Wenatchee. From Highway 2, exit onto Penny Rd or Easy St and follow Penny Rd to the east. Then, take a right on Technology Center Way and a left on Vineyard Way to the venue. From…
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Next Generation Network: Looking Ahead at Market & Economic Trends
Join us for dinner and a panel discussion. Sam Godwin of Chelan Fresh and Roger Pepperl of Stemilt Marketing will share perspectives and answer questions on future market and economic trends for tree fruit. Directions Chateau Faire Le Pont is located at1 Vineyard Way in Wenatchee. From Highway 2, exit onto Penny Rd or Easy St and follow Penny Rd to the east. Then, take a right on Technology Center Way and a left on Vineyard Way to the venue.…
Find out more »January 2020
Next Generation Network: Software for Profit Optimization Part 1: Records & Accounting
Join us for dinner and a panel discussion of software tools for record keeping and accounting followed by hands-on demonstrations. Each panelist will describe what they like best about one of several software tools, including Apex, Agrian, Field Clock, and AgOtter, and share one thing they wish it did. Computers with each software up will be available for you to take a look in real time. Come ready with questions and your experiences to discuss. There will be a no-host…
Find out more »Chelan Horticulture Day 2020
Co-sponsored by WSU Extension and Chelan Future Farmers of America
Topics include: Fire Blight Prevention, Cosmic Crisp® Marketing Updates, Cosmic Crisp® Horticultural Updates, Woolly Apple Aphid, Native Stink Bug, Reducing Spray Drift, Spotted Wing Drosophila, and more.
NCW Apple Day 2020
Join WSU Extension January 17, 2019 for an opportunity to learn about Cosmic Crisp Horticulture and new varieties, Food Safety, Fire Blight and more. Co-Sponsored by WSU Extension and NCW Fieldmen's Assoc.
Find out more »NCW Pear Day 2019
Join us January 16, 2019, for an opportunity to learn about improving fruit size and quality, conserving natural enemies, fire blight, and pear IPM.
Find out more »NCW Stone Fruit Day 2020
Join us to learn about improving pollination, cherry horticulture, tools to protect from BMSB and SWD and more.
Find out more »February 2020
Next Generation Network: Software for Profit Optimization Part 2: Tools for the Field
Join us for dinner and a panel discussion of software tools to assist scouting, irrigation schedules, and other field work. Each panelist will describe what they like best about one of several software tools, including moisture sensors, Simeos, Open Scout, and Soil Survey, and share one thing they wish it did. Computers with each software up will be available for you to take a look in real time. Come ready with questions and your experiences to discuss. There will be a…
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Storage Rots Management: from Orchard to Packing
Save the data for a workshop on pre- and postharvest management of postharvest diseases. Dr. Amiri and Tianna DuPont will cover key diseases, cultural, and spray controls, and methods to limit fungicide resistance.
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