by MEREDITH BAUER, UF/IFAS
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) will host its Stone Fruit Field Day on May 7 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Plant Science Research and Education Unit (PSREU), 2556 West Highway 318, in Citra.
Schedule:
- 9 a.m.: Registration and welcome
- 9:30 a.m.: Orchard walk and talk
- 11 a.m.: Updates on stone fruit program and additional research
- 12:30 p.m.: Lunch
UF/IFAS researchers will be showing off their latest innovations in Florida peach production to growers and stakeholders at the annual Stone Fruit Field Day.
Ali Sarkhosh, an associate professor in the horticultural sciences department, and his team will lead the event aimed at extending stone fruit production in Florida. Attendees will explore various aspects of stone fruit cultivation, including peaches, nectarines and plums.
This event is ideal for commercial producers, as well as horticultural enthusiasts interested in expanding their knowledge about stone fruit cultivation.
Attendees will have the chance to visit the high-density trial plot and participate in fruit testing during the Orchard Walk and Talk session, guided by Sarkhosh and Jose Chaparro, a horticultural sciences associate professor. They will update attendees on the university’s Stone Fruit Program, offering insights into ongoing research and new advancements.
Registration:
To register for this free event or for more information, please visit tinyurl.com/4X7ztz5a.
— provided by UF/IFAS