Description
Want to Grow Blueberries?
Have you ever wanted to just grow your own blueberries? Here’s your chance…
Join us for the 2019 Missouri Blueberry School located at Missouri State University's Darr Agricultural Center, Springfield, Missouri on Friday, February 22 (8 am - 5 pm) and Saturday, February 23 (8 am - 5 pm).
Friday will consist of educational classroom sessions including sessions for both beginning and seasoned blueberry growers. Also included will be a keynote presentation from Dr. Gary Pavlis from Rutgers University. Dr. Pavlis has been an agricultural Extension agent and professor at Rutgers for over 30 years. His specialty area includes commercial blueberry production.
Saturday will consist of blueberry farm tours in the Joplin and Northwest Arkansas area.
The cost to attend is $90 per person and $70 for each additional person from the same farm. This includes handouts, lunch for both days, and farm tour transportation.
If you have any questions, please contact Kelly McGowan at mcgowank@missouri.edu /phone # 417-874-2965 or Patrick Byers at byerspl@missouri.edu /phone # 417-859-2044.
*If you would rather register by mail or in person you may do so at: Greene Co.Extension, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield MO 65807. Please include the name, mailing address, phone and email address of each attendee to complete the registration process.
Established in 2011, the Missouri Blueberry School brings together all who have an interest in blueberry production in Missouri and surrounding states. Calling on the expertise of blueberry experts in Missouri and around the country, the Missouri Blueberry School presents information that is accurate, updated and relevant.
For additional info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-missouri-blueberry-school-tickets-54987348640?utm_campaign=204979_SRNS+for+Jan.+18%2C+2019+-+Issue+2&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email&dm_i=42N5%2C4E5V%2C1VKFPI%2CGLQN%2C1
Date And Time
Fri, Feb 22, 2019, 8:00 AM –
Sat, Feb 23, 2019, 5:00 PM CST
Location
Bond Building
Darr Agricultural Center
2401 South Kansas Expressway
Springfield, MO 65807
Refund Policy
No Refunds