BIOS: Sanitation, Pruning, and Nematode Management in Walnuts

Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) invites you to a free, in-person event in Linden, CA. We will discuss orchard sanitation, pruning, and nematode management. Farmer James Chinchiolo will demonstrate his custom mower prototype that includes a blower, flail mower, and weed sprayer attachment that combines orchard floor sanitation and weed management in one pass. This will be followed by a demonstration of James’ minimal pruning technique on young walnut trees, and a presentation by Dr. Becky Westerdahl on IPM strategies for nematode management.

Speakers:

James Chinchiolo, Chinchiolo Farming Co.

Becky Westerdahl, UC Davis Dept. of Entomology and Nematology

Details:

1.5 hours of DPR CEUs applied for.

This event is in Linden, CA. Location details will be provided to attendees after RSVPing.

Coffee, water, and snacks will be provided.

Make sure to bring comfortable walking shoes as we will be walking in the field to see the demo. Also dress for potential rain.