Air Pruned Raised Beds For Tree Seedling Production – Wyoming County

Air Pruned Raised Beds provide a scalable, land‑free way to grow tree seedlings. By using air exposure to naturally prune roots, they produce stronger root systems, improve transplant success, and support high‑density bare‑root production in small spaces. Adaptable to both urban and rural settings, APRBs work for many species and enable efficient, large‑volume propagation.

Participants will learn:

• How to construct an Air Pruned Raised Bed (APRB)
• Best practices for bed management, growing media, and pest management
• Species selection, seed collection, preservation, and germination techniques
• Overview of potential markets for APRB‑grown seedlings
• Requirements for selling nursery stock in New York State and how this system can help producers diversify into efficient tree seedling production

The session will be led by Connor Youngerman, Agroforestry lead with the Cornell Small Farms Program. Attendance is free.

Registration is required. Participation is capped at 2.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by calling 585-786-2251 no later than 10 days before the event to ensure sufficient time to make arrangements. Requests received after this date will be met when possible.