Author Bio

Dr. Brent Arnoldussen is an Assistant Professor and State Extension Specialist at the University of Kentucky, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to joining the University of Kentucky, he completed graduate and postdoctoral training at Washington State University and Cornell University, respectively. Dr. Arnoldussen currently leads the Kentucky Fruit Extension Team and directs the Modern Orchard Systems and Climate Resiliency Orchard Project at the University of Kentucky.  Presentation: Principles and Tools For Apple Cropload Management: Learn the most up to date approaches and new tools available to growers to manage cropload in apples. Presentation: High Density Fruit Production Systems, Learn principles and best management practices for high density fruit production. Emerging practices and new crops will be explored. Grower Panel on High Density Tree Fruit,    A grower discussion on how high density production systems have been used in Indiana. Some insight on best management practices and new practices and opportunities will be discussed.