Wisconsin Apple Growers Association
High Density Apple Orchard
Workshop/Field Day
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Are you considering planting a new orchard but are unsure of how to design it? How many trees per acre? Trellis or stakes? What rootstock? Reading book and surfing the web only get you so far. Here is a chance to see several styles of orchard plantings all at one site. See the different orchards and support systems first hand.
AGENDA
9:00 Registration
9:30 Welcome – Background/Overview on how we grow organically
10:00 Basics on High Density Orchards
11:00 65 Years of Planting at Hoch Orchard
Noon Lunch—Made by Hoch Orchard (included with registration.)
1:00 Walk & Talk- pick one option
- Track #1: Long walk with Harry looking at different plantings pros & cons of each
- Track #2: Short walk with Jackie looking at gardens, high tunnels and cider facility
3:00 Optional Equipment Roundup
3:30 Optional Hard Cider & Wine Tasting
Cost:
$30/person WAGA Member Orchard
$42/person Non—Member Orchard
Lunch & refreshments included.
Exhibitors Welcome!
Apple-related businesses will be displaying their products and talking with attendees. Cost for displaying – $65 (includes outdoor space to exhibit plus one person-no electricity)
Registration Form
AttendeeName(s)______________________________________________________________________
Orchard/Co.__________________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________________
City _______________________________________State _________________Zip ___________
Phone______________________________Email____________________________________________
WAGA Members – Number [email protected] $30.00/person
Non-member—Number [email protected] $42.00/person
□ My business wants to exhibit (incl. 1 person) @ $65.00/company
Registration after June 5th — Add $10.00 Late Fee
Total Amount Due $_________________
Mail Registration with Payment to:
WAGA
211 Canal Road
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-4277 Fax: (920) 478-9586
Lunch & refreshments are included.
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