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RESCHEDULED for MARCH 31st - Blueberry Pruning Clinic - Ward's Berry Farm, Sharon, MA

Event date/time
Tue, Mar 31, 2026 : 9am - 12pm
Event Type
In-person
Event location
Ward's Berry Farm

614 S Main St
Sharon, MA 02067
United States

Price
Free for New England Vegetable & Berry Grower Members
Non-members $30

The New England Vegetable and Berry Growers’ Association and New England Cooperative Extension are excited to present a Blueberry Pruning Clinic for blueberry growers. This hands-on clinic will offer both the basics for newer growers, and a refresher and refining of skills for seasoned growers. 

This clinic takes a practical look at how blueberry plants grow and what that means for pruning and yield to improve production. John Galvan of UMass Extension and Jeremy Delisle of UNH Extension will break down blueberry plant structure, cane age, and bud types in a way that’s easy to recognize in the field and talk through pruning strategies that help improve berry size, plant health, and long-term productivity. Growers will walk away with a better understanding of how to manage their bushes, so they stay healthy, productive, and easier to maintain year after year.

Agenda:

9:00 am Registration

9:30 am Program begins

11:30 am final remarks and questions

12 noon: adjourn

Pre-register online is highly encouraged to ensure all participants are equipped for the hands-on portion of the clinic. Follow the Register Here! link to participate. Walk-ins are welcome. 

Speaker(s) / Instructor(s)
John Galvan, Small Fruit Specialist, UMass Extension
Jeremy Delisle, UNH Extension Crop Production Team
Related Website: https://nevbga.com/event-list/#!event/2026/2/24/blueberry-pruning-clinic-ward-a…
How to Participate

The New England Vegetable and Berry Growers’ Association and New England Cooperative Extension are excited to present a Blueberry Pruning Clinic for blueberry growers. This hands-on clinic will offer both the basics for newer growers, and a refresher and refining of skills for seasoned growers. This event had been rescheduled from the original February 25th date. Please contact Chris Grant if you have already preregistered and would like a refund. Individuals that are registered for the original date will be rolled over to the new rescheduled date. 

 

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 11:00 am
Contact's name: Chris Grant
Contact's email: [email protected]
Contact's phone on day of event: 978-423-6694
This event will be recorded: No

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