Controlling Cucurbit Pests on a Diversified Farm
Tewksbury Grace Farm - Muncy, Lycoming County
Tuesday, July 28
6:00—8:30pm
Free, light refreshments will be provided.
For the past decade Leah & John Tewksbury have been attempting to outwit cucumber beetle and squash bugs on their 1.5 acres of raised beds. Currently their farm is one of three on-farm research sites taking part in a cucurbit pest study funded by the Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) program. Participants will hear directly from the Tewksburys and other research participants: Cathy & Kit Kelley and Anne & Eric Nordell. Our farm hosts will detail how on-farm trials are impacting their cucurbit production, while utilizing row covers, as well as introduced pollinators. Penn State entomologist Shelby Fleischer will be on hand to provide information on pollinators and results from research on beetle and disease management in cucurbits.
The Tewksburys produce sustainably-grown heirloom vegetables, herbs, and shiitake mushrooms on their farm located on 21 acres of mixed farmland, open meadows and hardwood forest. Currently they are in their second year of offering a CSA to 30 families and 4 restaurants.
