There are still a few spots available for next week’s Hazelnut Sprayer Optimization Workshop being held at the Simcoe Research Station next Tuesday, May 28 (rain date May 29). This session will consist of a 75 minute in-class session and a 1.5 hour in-field demonstration outlining how to calibrate sprayers to achieve good coverage for young versus mature hazelnuts. Lunch will be provided to allow for informal follow-up discussion with OMAFRA specialists. Registration is required for this event. To register for this event, contact the Agriculture Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or by email at ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca
The deadline for registration is Monday May 27 at 9 am, or when the maximum number of registrants has been reached.
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Hazelnut Sprayer Optimization Workshop
Date: Tuesday May 28, 2019, 9:00 am-1 pm (Rain date May 29 9:00 am – 1 pm)
Location: Simcoe-OMAFRA Resource Centre (meet in Auditorium)
This indoor and in-field workshop is intended for sprayer operators or those planning on spraying hazelnuts. Join OMAFRA’s Application Technology Specialist, Jason Deveau, to learn about the importance of proper spray coverage in hazelnuts and discuss what “good” spray coverage looks like. Learn how to calibrate your sprayer and adjust settings to match the height of the plants. This workshop will also discuss appropriate application methods for new and mature hazelnut trees. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by FMC Canada and Ferrero Canada. This workshop has a minimum of 10 and maximum of 20 registrants.
