Cherry growers to meet Saturday

The 85th annual cherry growers’ meeting, presented by the Flathead Lake Cherry Growers Association, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse, 23429 Montana Hwy. 35. The meeting is open to anyone interested in growing quality Flathead cherries. Doors open at 8:30 a.m.; the meeting begins at 9:00.

This year’s speakers include Bernardita Sallato, a prominent researcher from Washington State University Extension. She will address all aspects of cherry tree nutrition including factors that affect tree growth and nutrient uptake, nutrient cycling in soils, identifying conditions that impact tree health, and more.

Other speakers will discuss unusual orchard observations; bear management in orchards is also on the agenda. Agencies related to orchard operations will be available to meet with attendees.

Advance registration is recommended. General admission is $25 per person and includes morning refreshments and lunch. If space is available, registrations will be accepted at the door at a cost of $30 per person.

For more information or to preregister, call 406-982-3069, or email office@bahammons.com. Information and the registration form are also available on the Flathead Lake Cherry Growers, Inc., website, montanacherries.com.