Our 2026 Fruits of the Backyard Field Day event will be held on June 9, 2026, beginning at 8:00 a.m. (Central Time), at the Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at Spring Hill.
We are looking forward to seeing you and helping you learn about topics beneficial for both backyard growers and larger scale producers.
2026 Event Schedule:
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Composting and Pollinators Demonstrations
Tennessee Extension Master Gardeners
8:30 AM – 9:20 AM
“Making the Right Cut: Tree Fruit Pruning Practices and Pitfalls”
Annie Vogel, Professor of Fruit Production, UT Institute of Agriculture
9:25 AM – 9:45 AM
“Updates on Spotted Lanternfly”
Rebekka Horn, Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
9:45 AM – 10:35 AM
“NeoP and Strawberry Diseases: What we Know and What’s Next”
Jensen Hayter, Assistant Professor and Extension Pathologist, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
10:40 AM – 10:55 AM
Wagon Ride to Berries
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
“Caring for Aging Berries”
David Lockwood, Professor of Fruit Production and Extension Specialist, Department of Plant Sciences
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Questions?
Reach out to the Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center by phone at 931-486-2129.
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Thanks again to everyone who attended!
