Urban Fruit Production Seminar

A seminar on the commercial production of fruit in urban areas will take place on Saturday, March 23rd at the University of Missouri Extension Center in Blue Springs.  Cost is $45/person which includes materials and lunch.  For more information and/or to register please contact Lala or Cindy at 816-252-5051.  Class size is limited to 30 participants. 

Where: University of Missouri Extension Center, 1106 W. Main Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015

Cost: $45.00/person with lunch

Registration: 8:30

9:00 - 10:40 Lala Kumar, Horticulture Specialist, University of Missouri Extension
Title: Evaluation of urban site for fruit production and growing apples, pears and peaches

10:50 - 12:30 Pat Byers, Horticulture Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

Title: Growing Blackberries, Blueberries and Strawberries and its economics

12:30 - 1:00 Lunch

1:00 - 2:40 Barbara Fetchenhier, Heartland Harvest Garden Interpreter, Powell Gardens, Title: Growing Uncommon Fruits, Berries and Nuts in KC area

2:50 - 3:30 Marlin Bates, Horticulture Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, Title: Growing Grapes in urban area