A Biologically Integrated Orchard Systems field day is coming up in Princeton on June 16. The free, in-person event is being hosted by the Community Alliance with Family Farmers. Registration is available online. One of the scheduled speakers, UC Farm Advisor Amber Vinchesi-Vahl said the on-farm demo will be taking place in a walnut orchard with a focus on cover crops and beneficial predators.
“Predatory mite releases, there will be a demonstration of this on that farm. And we’ll be talking a lot of about natural enemies and how to identify natural enemies on your farm and then also attract natural enemies to your farm to help control pests,” Vinchesi-Vahl explained. “They will also be doing a demonstration of a roller crimper for cover crop management.”
Listen to the radio report below.
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