{"id":18390,"date":"2013-10-17T14:08:59","date_gmt":"2013-10-17T18:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/?p=18390"},"modified":"2013-10-21T14:09:27","modified_gmt":"2013-10-21T18:09:27","slug":"berry-growers-pick-emu-to-host-conference-oct-21-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2013\/berry-growers-pick-emu-to-host-conference-oct-21-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Berry growers pick EMU to host conference, Oct. 21-22"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a fan of blueberries or brambleberries?<\/p>\n<p>Are you a current berry grower or are you interested in getting into the field?<\/p>\n<p>If so, consider attending the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emu.edu\/berryconference\/\">Organic and Sustainable Berry Growers Conference<\/a> planned for Oct. 21 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Suter Science Center at East Mennonite University.<\/p>\n<p>The conference aims to share information with berry growers regarding organic and sustainable production, specifically for blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.<\/p>\n<p>Proper techniques for organic growing, pest management, and assessing berry quality will also be discussed.<\/p>\n<p>The day will be divided into four different parts, with several intermissions between, discussing four different main topics &#8211; each topic will be headlined by a series of speakers.<\/p>\n<p>One of the panelists, Samuel L. Johnson of <a href=\"http:\/\/hickoryhillfarm.wordpress.com\/\">Hickory Hill Farms<\/a>, says this conference is a perfect opportunity for berry growers or potential berry growers who are looking to get into the field.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It would be wise to attend if you are considering growing berries,&#8221; says Johnson.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You&#8217;ll have an idea what you are getting into and how to do it. You&#8217;ll also learn the pros and cons of entering the field.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Berry growing provides a niche opportunity for small growers because the fruits are very perishable.<\/p>\n<p>Berries tend to be ideal for people that are growing to sell to local markets &#8211; there is less handling and little long distance shipping, which means the product is fresher.<\/p>\n<p>From 7:30 a.m. until noon Oct. 22, there will be an optional guided field trip to local blueberry and brambleberry farms.<\/p>\n<p>Those interested in attending should register at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emu.edu\/berryconference\/\">emu.edu\/berryconference<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For additional information, or questions, contact EMU at 540-432-4325.<\/p>\n<p><em>Courtesy Daily News Record, Oct. 9, 2013<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a fan of blueberries or brambleberries? Are you a current berry grower or are you interested in getting into the field? 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