85th Annual cherry growers’ meeting set for April 15

The 85th annual cherry growers’ meeting, presented by the Flathead Lake Cherry Growers Association, will be held Saturday, April 15, at the Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse.

The meeting is open to anyone interested in growing quality Flathead cherries.

Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting begins at 9:00.

This year’s speakers include Bernardita Sallato, a prominent researcher from Washington State University Extension. She will address all aspects of cherry tree nutrition including factors that affect tree growth and nutrient uptake, nutrient cycling in soils, identifying conditions that impact tree health and more.

Other speakers will discuss unusual orchard observations. Bear management in orchards is also on the agenda.

Agencies related to orchard operations will be available to meet with attendees.

Advance registration is recommended. General admission is $25 per person and includes morning refreshments and lunch. If space is available, registrations will be accepted at the door at a cost of $30 per person. For more information or to preregister, call (406) 982-3069, FAX (406) 982-3065, 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/community cherry events section.