Upcoming Online Workshops for Small Fruit Growers

(Updated: Feb. 10, 2021, 8:23 a.m.)
Durham County is offering an online workshop series presenting best management practices for growing blueberries, strawberries, and caneberries (blackberries and raspberries).

Workshop 1: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)


February 23, 2021 - 6–7:30 p.m.This online workshop will feature three NC State Extension specialists presenting information about insects and diseases of small fruit to manage these pests for a successful growing season.
  • Dr. Hannah Burrack – Small Fruit Insect Pests
  • Dr. Sara Villani – Caneberry Diseases
  • Dr. Bill Cline – Blueberry Diseases
Earn 1 CEU pesticide credit.

Event is free, registration is required


Workshop 2: Varieties and Management Practices


March 1, 2021 - 6–7:30 p.m.This workshop will feature NC State Extension specialists presenting information on variety trials and best management practices for growing small fruit.
  • Dr. Gina Fernandez - Caneberries
  • Dr. Bill Cline - Blueberries
  • Dr. Mark Hoffman – Strawberries
  • Wayne E. Mitchem – Weed Management
Event is free, registration is required