CULLMAN —
A Field Day will be held at the North Alabama Horticulture Research Center on Thursday, October 11th, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Participants will have the opportunity to tour the Research Center and see ongoing research including pumpkin variety trials, ornamental corn variety trials, cover crop demonstrations, and no till plantings.
Dr. Joe Kemble, Extension Vegetable Specialist, will be on hand to present the latest results from the variety trials. Other Extension and Experiment station personnel will be present to help with the tour and answer any questions you might have.
A hamburger dinner will be provided after the tour. If you wish to attend, please call the Cullman County Extension Office at 256-737-9386 to register.
The North Alabama Horticulture Research Center is located at 765 County Road 1466, Cullman.
If you have any questions, contact Regional Extension Agent, Mike Reeves at 256-612-7588.
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Fall Field Day at the North Alabama Horticulture Research Center
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