The Impacts of Weather on Pome Fruit Quality and Storability (Virtual Orchard Meetup Series)

These meetups will provide an opportunity to discuss challenges related to heat stress in summer and fall, identify opportunities to improve fruit quality, and remain profitable. They are led by a panel of scientists and tree fruit growers from across the United States and Canada. Join the conversation!

This meetup will include an overview of the SPARC project from the project director Dr. Lee Kalcsits (Dept. of Horticulture, Washington State University) and Dr. Sonia Hall (Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources, Washington State University). In addition there will be a panel discussion with Garrett Henry (Douglas Fruit, WA), David Machial (Fairview Orchards, BC), Kirk Kemp (Algoma Orchards, Ontario), Scott Henning (Lake Ontario Fruit, NY), Leighton Rice (Rice Fruit Company, PA), Chad Wimmers (Mount Adams Orchards, OR), Jamie Kober (Riveridge Produce, MI).

Register Here: https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xu7nO7sxSzufIOu_oED51A#/registration