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Small Fruit Production

  • Atlee Branch Library 9212 Rutlandshire Drive Mechanicsville, VA, 23116 United States (map)
Fresh organic blueberries on the bush.

Small Fruit Production

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 · 4:30–6 pm

Atlee Branch Library, 9212 Rutlandshire Drive, Mechanicsville, VA


Mr. Jim Stewart, a producer with years of experience, will lead this workshop on small fruit production and maintenance. Attendees will learn methods of producing small fruit crops such as blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. There will be a discussion of planting methods and cultivation practices. We will also discuss soil fertility requirements and the best soils for different berry types.

For more information, contact James Gibson at 804-720-6826 or jegibson@vsu.edu, or Forrest Hobbs at fhobbs@vsu.edu.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.

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