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Durham Soil and Crop Improvement Association Summer Meeting
July 9 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
/ Tickets: Free
Join the Durham Soil and Crop Improvement Association (DSCIA) July 9th as we learn about Cherries and Blueberries!
The first stop on the tour is Gibson Farms, followed by Wilmont Orchards with the final stop being at Ryeland Farms to learn about the DSCIA field scale plot being conducted. There is ample parking at all three locations and a BBQ lunch provided at the plot tour.
Agenda
8:45 – Arrive at Gibson Farms – 3238 Concession Rd 3, Newcastle (included in the map below)
9:00 – 10:30 – Overview of the Gibson Farms new venture into cherry production and the latest technology in growing apples.
10:30 – 10:45 – Move to Wilmont Orchards – a 1 minute drive down the road located at 3337 Concession Rd 3, Newcastle.
10:45 – 11:45 – Overview of Wilmont Orchards blueberry production and briefing on the farms partnership with Ontario Farmland Trust
11:45 – 12:00 – Move to Ryeland Farms and the DSCIA test plot located at 7590 Langmaid Rd, Hampton
12:15 – 1:00 – Overview of the plot and a BBQ lunch is provided.