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Learn about grafting trees. You will have the opportunity to graft your own tree. March 22

Grafting Workshop

Sunday, March 22, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Grafting has been used for centuries to join two trees into one to propagate various desired traits. This workshop will start with a presentation of the history of grafting and different grafting techniques. Participants will also have the opportunity to graft their own tree using the cleft grafting method and get to take home one grafted heirloom apple tree. Space is limited to 24, online pre-registration is required.

Instructor: Roger Ort is the Owner of Ort Family Farm which grows around 1,000 fruit trees and 3 acres of small fruits that are all processed into their line of jams and jellies. Roger hails from Southern, PA where he attended Williamsport Community College and earned a degree in Horticulture Nursery Management. In 2021 Roger retired from the Cornell Cooperative Extension system after 13 years as a Horticulture Educator and has been able to focus more on growing more unusual fruits and educating others to do the same.

Fee

This program is valued at $50, however, please pay what you are able. Paying more than $35 will help others attend the class. If you are not able to afford the materials, please contact us about s scholarship.