Interested in starting a commercial blackberry or raspberry farm? A free seminar will be held for potential new growers and individuals desiring to lean more on how to produce caneberries. Craig Mauney, NCSU Area Specialized Agent for commercial fruit and vegetable production in the WNC will cover basic but critical topics such as: site selection and preparation, proper soil and fertility needs, spacing, trellising and pruning, choosing the right cultivars, an introductions to pests, budget costs, the market and more.
This event will be held on Wednesday February 18th from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Macon Extension Center located on 193 Thomas Heights Rd. Franklin NC. An outdoor “hand on” pruning demonstration will take place from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at a nearby Farm in Franklin. For demonstration purposes we ask that you bring your own pruners and loppers.
For more information, go to macon.ces.ncsu.edu/events or contact the Macon County Extension Center to register at 828 349 2046 or e-mail Debbie Hunter at debbie_hunter@ncsu.edu
