Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project
Field Day #2: Organic Apple Production
Anthony Owens' Farm
Henderson County
Printable Agenda
and directions
On September 5th, 2002, 1-4 pm, the
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project will sponsor an Organic
Apple Production Field Day. This year marks Anthony's first application
of organic methods of production to part of his apple orchard and, by
working with Marvin Owings (Henderson County Extension) and several researchers
from NCSU, Anthony and his family have produced a very good apple crop.
Much of Henderson County has had a good production season for apples
(though dry weather is still a potential problem for fruit sizing) and
the Owens family has been very diligent in their maintenance of this
crop. This Field Day is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested
in apple production to hear a discussion of all of the variables affecting
successful organic production: costs, approved spray materials, equipment,
ground-cover management, traps, scouting and resources. Anthony has kept
excellent records of this project and will be happy to share his experiences
with you. Researchers and Extension personnel should be available to
answer other questions.
Directions: Take I-26 towards Hendersonville. Take Exit 18-A
onto US 64 East towards Edneyville. Go approximately five miles and take
a right onto Laycock Road (look for a sign that says "Organic").
Follow Laycock Road to its end at a stop sign. Take a left onto Ridge
Road. Ridge Road will become a dirt road and become Lamb Mountain Road.
Approximately one mile after the road becomes dirt take a sharp right
onto Chickasaw Trail. Take the first road on your left to Anthony Owens'
orchard.
For more information call Aubrey Raper at 828-689-4586 or e-mail aubrey@asapconnections.org.
Lost????? Call Anthony's cell phone at 712-1919.
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