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USDA-ARS Apple, Grape, and Tart Cherry Germplasm Collection Tour

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  • Fruits
  • Genetics

How many apple varieties exist? Why do we need so many? Come visit the USDA apple, grape and tart cherry collections at Cornell AgriTech to find out!

The USDA Plant Genetic Resources Unit maintains thousands of unique trees and vines for conservation and research. On Saturday, September 16, 2023, we will host our annual tour at the McCarthy Farm, 2865 County Road 6 (Pre Emption Road), Geneva, NY, 14456 (across from St. Mary’s Cemetery).

Learn more about the value of crop diversity and enjoy a walking tour of the collections from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Please arrive on time. No reservation is needed.

Date & Time

September 16, 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

McCarthy Farm, 2865 County Road 6, Geneva, NY, 14456
Red apples on a green tree on the right half, blue sky and scattered clouds on the left.

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Contact Information

Ben Gutierrez, Apple & Tart Cherry Curator Plant Genetic Resources Unit

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