Oct 26, 2021
Apple Variety Field Day Showcase to be held Oct. 27

Penn State Extension will hold a free Variety Field Day Showcase in which attendees can sample a variety of apples and learn about the backgrounds of each one.

The field day will be held Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 2-4:30 p.m.

It will be at  the Penn State Fruit Research and Extension Center, 290 University Drive, Biglerville, Pennsylvania 17307

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Oct. 26, 2021
11:59 p.m.

Attendees who attend the Variety Showcase Field Day can sample a variety of apples and learn insight into their backgrounds from Penn State’s Robert Crassweller – who has grown many of these apples himself at Rock Springs. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about and sample varieties that may not be commonly available.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

  • Tree fruit producers
  • People interested in learning more about apples

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  • Different apple varieties
  • Apple backgrounds



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