The Leon Bailey Family, Oklahoma State University Pecan Management, Okfuskee County Extension, and the Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association are hosting a Native Pecan Field Day on October 12 from 2:30-6:00pm. Check-in will begin at 2:30 and the meeting will be at 3pm.
A few topics that may be included:
- Assessing Forested Area – Marking Pecan Trees
- Developing a Native Grove
- Equipment for Tree cleanup
- Thinning out Remaining Pecans
- Native Pecan Inputs
- Grazing & Forage
- Prolonged Drought Stress Effects
- Wildlife Depredation
- Updates on the 2023 Season including insect & disease observations
Anyone can attend the free event, but registration is required by October 10 since dinner will be provided. Please bring a lawn chair and plan to stay for dinner in the grove at the conclusion of the field day.