December 12, 2025 3:50 a.m. 

The Oregon State University Extension Service in partnership with Umpqua Soil & Water Conservation District will offer a fruit tree pruning workshop on Saturday, January 17th.

The event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Elkton Community Education Center on Highway 38 in Elkton.

Designed for everyone from backyard growers to small-scale orchardists, the workshop will cover proper techniques to improve tree health, boost fruit production and shape trees for long-term success. Topics will include:

*When and why to prune in winter

*Tools and safety

*Pruning strategies for apples, pears, cherries, and plums

There will be live demonstrations plus a question-and-answer segment

While the event is free, pre-registration is needed. Go to: https://beav.es/ZkU

For more information, contact Logan Bennett at the OSU Extension Service at 236-3015 or via email: logan.bennett@oregonstate.edu