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What's New

New Spotted Wing Drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) page

The new UMass Extension Spotted Wing Drosophila Resouce Center is now available. Go to Spotted Wing Drosophila Introduction page to enter the site which has information on ID & Biology, Monitoring, and Management of SWD. The page will be updated regularly and will soon include mapping data from the UMass Spotted Wing Drosophila reporting network.

2013 New England Small Fruit Management Guide Available

The 2013 New England Small Fruit Management Guide is available for immediate purchase.

2013 New England Tree Fruit Management Guide Available

The 2013 New England Tree Fruit Management Guide Available is available to purchase NOW through the UMass Extension Bookstore.
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Mass Aggie Seminars - 2013

The 2013 Mass Aggie Seminar Series has been announced. Eight hands-on workshops are being offered ranging from grafting fruit trees to native pollinator conservation. Three pruning workshops are in the line-up; apples, blueberries and grapes.

Agricultural Business Planning Courses November 2012-March 2013

MDAR offers three planning courses to serve the broad spectrum of Massachusetts residents who are thinking about, starting, and already operating Massachusetts agricultural enterprises.

Current Bud Stages, UMass Cold Spring Orchard

View images of current bud stages at UMass Cold Spring Orchard.