BC Fruit Growers Association is hosting a free seminar to update apple, peach and other tree fruit growers on the latest production techniques as they head into the growing season
Friday, March 27
9:30 am – 12:30 pm (via Zoom)
Tree Fruit Production Guide. Speaker topics include pesticides, pest management, invasive species resources, nursery material access, and the SIR (sterile insect release) program.
Also on the agenda is an update from the BC Decision Aid System (BC DAS), the integrated pest management (IPM) decision support system for Okanagan tree fruit growers and pest managers. It provides easy-to-use pest management programs and helps to optimize management decisions for certain insects and diseases.
Attendees earn points towards the Pesticide Applicator Certification (PAC) program.
Meeting link
The meeting link has been provided to growers via the latest newsletter to BCFGA members.