Commercial Apple Growers Workshop

February 7 | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Wilson’s Ciderhouse & Venue | 4823 Dingleberry Rd NE Iowa City, IA 52240

Focused on commercial-scale apple production, this workshop will explore keys to successful and sustainable apple production in the Midwest. Join us at Wilson’s Ciderhouse and Venue to hear from regional experts on apple production, connect with other growers, and venture out for a tour of production orchard at Wilson’s, led by owner Paul Rasch.

Lunch featuring local foods will be provided, with time for networking.

Register by jan 26

Apple harvest wilson facebookSchedule

8 – 8:30 a.m. | Registration

8:30 a.m. | Welcome + Intros

9 – 10:30 a.m. | Session 1

Session details TBD

10:45 a.m. – Noon | Session 2

Low-input Pest Management Updates for Iowa with Dr. Suzanne Slack

Noon – 1 p.m. | Lunch, Tasting & Networking

1-2 p.m. | Session 3

Grower Roundtable

2-4 p.m. | Session 4

Wilson’s Orchard Tour with Paul Rasch

Register by jan 26

Questions?

Email Jacqueline Venner Senske at jacqueline.venner.senske@practicalfarmers.org or call our office at (515) 232-5661.