Focuses on the long-term management and sustainability of fruit production systems. Students will study orchard establishment and growth, including site selection, soil preparation, planting systems, and the use of rootstocks. The course emphasizes pruning and training techniques for optimizing canopy structure, as well as crop-specific irrigation and nutritional strategies that enhance plant health and productivity. Students will also examine emerging trends in pomology, such as precision horticulture and climate-resilient production practices. Each week will feature an exploration of a different fruit or nut crop, enabling students to develop practical, crop-specific management skills.

Conditions

Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Garden to Market Specialist