Topics include maximizing tree growth and production, small orchard management strategies, irrigation options, nutritional management, insect and disease management and estimating crop production. Registration begins at 8 a.m. School children and interested adults are invited to attend. Farm animals and farm equipment will be on-site and station employees will be on hand to talk about them. Other activities include a live bee demonstration, milking demonstration and a representative will explain how pesticides affect our food supply.
Admission is free.
Program is aimed at older school children, but all interested parties are invited to attend. Farm animals and farm equipment will be on-site. Station employees will talk about crops, composting and other agricultural issues. Admission is free. Chicken and Cage Bird Show and Sale will be held May 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Granite Civic Park in Rowan County.