2008 North American Farmers'

Direct Marketing Convention

Curt R. Rom, University of Arkansas
Teryl R. Roper, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Not all orchards are created equal. Because orchards are long lived agricultural endeavors, designing the orchard correctly from the outset will provide the greatest productivity and potential profitability. Early errors may affect the orchard throughout its life.

Good orchard design begins on paper. Orchard design includes all aspects including cultivar/rootstock combinations, row orientation, training system, in-row and between row spacing, and equipment to be used in the block. 

Information presented in this workshop will be research based, but won’t focus on just theory. Practical examples of how orchard design can be improved will be included.