UMass Extension Fruit Program

The UMass Extension Fruit Program's mission is to assist fruit growers with all aspects of horticultural and pest management. It is part of the Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment within the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Massachusetts.

Picking and handling tree-ripe peaches (2020)
tree-ripe peaches

Jon Clements Extension Tree Fruit Specialist, UMass Amherst

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MA Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program Announced

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has launched a grant program to support farms and other food businesses and institutions that have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

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Fruit Resources

FRUIT PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Update from UMass Extension on COVID-19 Impacts on Services and Resources

Some UMass Extension Services will be interrupted due to COVID-19: Hot water seed treatment service is currently suspended, Soil and Diagnostic Labs closed until further notice!

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Mass Aggie Seminars 2020 CANCELLED

Mass Aggie Workshops CANCELLED.

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