April 6-7
American Black Walnut Nut Production Conference 2000 will be held at
the Holiday Inn University Plaza, Springfield. Sponsor is The Center
for Advancement of American Black Walnut, Jim Jones, Director. Two-day
program will explore latest information in plantation production
methods for eastern black walnut for nut production. For reservations
call (417) 276-6010.
May 4
Master Grafter Day at HarperHill Farms, Butler. For more information
call Larry Harper at (573) 442-5326.
May 9
Master Grafter Day at Pepper Creek Farm, Windsor. For more information
call Carroll Chancellor at (660) 647-2209.
July 8
Missouri Chapter of the Walnut Council Summer Tour, Dr. Robert
Littlejohn's farm south of Higginsville. Highlights: Pruning and
mulching of walnut plantings. (See accompanying story.)
July 30-August 2
Walnut Council International annual meeting and summer tour near
Lansing, Mich. Closely seeded plantings will be seen as well as
managed natural stands. Contact Nancy Gunning at (317) 802-0332.