Berry Pruning Workshop In Stephentown

A workshop on blueberry and bramble pruning techniques plus an update on scouting for potential insect pests of berries will be offered on Tuesday, April 12, from 1 to 2:30 pm at The Berry Patch at Stonewall Hill Farm, 15370 NY Route 22, Stephentown.
Owner Dale Riggs does an excellent job pruning blueberries to encourage berry size and overall yield. She also grows several kinds of brambles in high tunnels with great success. She has a Friday strawberry cultivator, which has proved to be invaluable on her farm. Join us to learn about pruning, pest control and high tunnel production.
The meeting offers 2.5 DEC pesticide recertification credits in categories 1a, 22 and 10. Bring employees that help with pruning or pest management and get pesticide credits while you learn.
There is a nominal fee of $10 per farm which can be paid at the workshop, but you must pre-register by April 11. Register by contacting Marcie at 272-4210 ext. 111 or email mmp74@cornell.edu. For more information call Laura McDermott at 518-791-5038, Chuck Bornt at 518-859-6213 or Crystal Stewart at 518-775-0018.