The 88 th Annual Cherry Growers’ Meeting presented by the Flathead Lake Cherry Growers
Association will be held Saturday, April 11, at the Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse, 23429
MT Hwy 35. The meeting is open to anyone interested in growing quality Flathead cherries.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m.; the meeting begins at 9:00 a.m.
Keynote speakers, Dr. Matthew Whiting, WSU Professor, Tree Fruit Horticulture, and
Bernardita Sallato, Tree Fruit Specialist, WSU Extension, world-renowned cherry researchers,
will share their latest findings on cherry tree dormancy, cold hardiness, the impact of proper
irrigation management on tree vigor, stress, and fruit quality, nutrient management fundamentals,
and the best spray practices with the plant growth regulator gibberellin acid for cherry quality
and balancing crop load.
The day includes a presentation by Steve Glutting on the use of Mason bees for orchard
pollination. Agencies that connect with orchard growers will be available for information and
assistance. Attendees will also be able to network with experienced Flathead cherry growers to
learn how others have developed successful orchard practices unique to this area. This meeting
is worth two course credits for a Private Applicators spray license.
Advance registration is recommended. General admission is $30 per person and includes
morning refreshments and lunch. If space is still available, registrations will be accepted at the
door for $35 per person. For more information or to preregister, call (406) 982-3069 or email
office@bahammons.com . Information and the registration form are also available on the
Flathead Lake Cherry Growers, Inc. website: montanacherries.com in the calendar section under
community events.
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PSA contact information:
Flathead Lake Cherry Growers, Inc.
Barbara Hammons
Email: offiice@bahammons.com
Phone (406) 982-3069 or (406) 982-3064 (res)
FLCG website: montanacherries.com