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Published: 16 February 2017 16 February 2017

The Grant County Extension Service will host a "young orchard" pruning and training workshop on Saturday, February 18 from 9 am - noon at the Community Orchard directly behind the Town of Silver City's Office of Sustainability (1106 N Pope St). This orchard is an example of Grant County's collaborative powers illustrated with the "Community Orchard" project, Silver City's Office of Sustainabiliy, Gary Stailey's JPO groups and many others! It was planted last year on Earth Day, and will be dedicated this year on Earth Day. The general public is invited to come and learn about training young fruit trees. Instructions will be given, handouts will be available and tools will be available. New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity employer. All programs are available to everyone regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. New Mexico State University and U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of an auxiliary aid or service, please contact the Extension Office.

For more information please call the Extension Service at 388-1559.