The 2024 Peach Field Day at the Sandhills Research Station will be held Tuesday, July 16, from 4-7 pm. One hour of pesticide continuing education credits (NODX) has been applied for. The event is free, and open to growers and anyone interested in learning more about growing peaches and the peach industry in North Carolina. Specialists from North Carolina State University as well as Clemson University will discuss their research related to peach production and pest management, including research on the use of biochar in peach production and the development of disease resistant varieties. In addition, Mr. Cole Smith will provide updates for the IR-4 project.The National IR-4 Project, with funding from the USDA's National Institute for Food and Agriculture, supports research related to pesticide registrations and non-conventional pest management technologies for specialty crops.

The Sandhills Research Station is located at 2148 Windblow Road, Jackson Springs, NC. For more information or to register by phone, please call 910.974.4673. The courtesy of registration is requested to help with meal planning. Register through Eventbrite at https://PeachFieldDay2024.eventbrite.com