Extension Notes: Carter County Extension Announces Fruit Tree Rootstock & Berry Plant Sales

By: Rebecca Konopka
Carter County Extension Agent

The Carter County Cooperative Extension Service is excited to offer local gardeners and producers an opportunity to purchase high-quality fruit tree rootstocks and berry plants at reduced prices through our annual group order program.

Available Items:

• Apple & Pear Rootstock – Ideal for grafting and establishing home orchards when you have scion wood from trees that you want to use.
• Berry Plants – Strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry varieties available for spring planting.

Why Participate?

• Lower cost through bulk ordering.
• Access to Extension resources and planting guides.
• Rootstock buyers will have the option to attend grafting demonstration sessions.

Order Deadline:
Rootstock orders must be placed by February 2^nd. Supplies are limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Berry plant orders must be placed by February 10^th.  

How to Order:
Contact the Carter County Extension Office at 474-6686 or visit https://carter.mgcafe.uky.edu/anr for details and order forms.

Grow Local. Eat Fresh.
Take advantage of this opportunity to start or expand your home orchard and berry patch with expert guidance from your local Extension Service.

Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

Upcoming Events:

• Predator Control Workshop – Thursday, January 22 @ 6:00 PM at the Boyd County Fairgrounds.  Call 474-6686 to register.  The first 40 people to register will make a black vulture effigy to take home with them.
• Northeast Area Livestock Association Meeting – Tuesday, January 27  @ 6:00 PM – Topic: Farm Management Strategies for Improved Decision-Making
• Small Ruminant Quality Assurance – Friday, January 30 from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Cost is $5.  Call 474-6686 to register.