Olive Day at Fresno State

     is a HUGE SUCCESS!

 

     On Tuesday September 29th, Burchell Nursery hosted it’s second Olive Day at Fresno

 State University. The event had over 200 registered guests that spent the day listening

 to olive experts about high density planting methods, irrigation techniques and upcoming

 new varieties. The speakers in attendance were Paul Vosse, UCCE Farm Advisor,

 Richard Sawatzky, Bari Olive Oil Company, Gino Favagrossa, Fresno State

 Orchard Manager and the keynote speaker was Joan Tous, IRTA Program Director

 from Barcelona Spain.

     In addition to the speakers, attendees got to watch a mechanical harvester demonstration

 at the Fresno State olive orchard, visited with vendors and had a great lunch prepared by

 the Fresno State Beef Unit students, Domenic Bavaro, one of the attendee’s had this to say

 about the event:

 “Tom, I want to take this opportunity, as one of your growers, to complement you

 on the outstanding and informative Olive Day that you conducted.  The field

 demo's, equipment show, vendor booth, and displays, along with an impressive

 lunch was no less than perfect.

My sincere complements again to you and your staff  for a great event.

Thanks for going the extra distance for your growers.” 

        Sincerely,   Domenic Bavaro

 

Click here to download information sheet on high density olive production. Highdensity.pdf

Guests begin to arrive at registration desk	Guests watch harvester at work
Guests look at different types of harvesters	Guests learn about mechanical harvesting
Guests listen to Paul Vossen and Tom Burchell	Guests waiting for a demonstration to begin
Bill Burchell visits with our guests from Spain	David Morgan answers questions about olives
Guests sample olive oils at vendor exhibit	Tom Burchell talks with Joan Tous from Spain
Gerry Hunter visits with guests	Bari Olive Oil booth at vendor exhibits