Grafting Across Time and Technique with Roger Ort

Farm Ops is offering a virtual seminar led by Roger Ort, owner and head grower at Ort Family Farm, to explore the fascinating world of grafting. Roger will guide you through the rich history and practical techniques of this ancient horticultural practice. With decades of experience and a passion for unusual fruits, Roger has honed his expertise as a Pennsylvania Nurseryman, a landscape and nursery manager, and an educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension. Now retired, Roger focuses entirely on growing heritage fruit trees, unusual small fruits, and grafted plants on Ort Family Farm in the beautiful Finger Lakes region.

In this interactive session designed for both beginner and intermediate growers, participants will learn foundational grafting principles, including step-by-step methods like whip, cleft, and bud grafting. Discover how these techniques can enhance crop production, preserve plant genetics, and help you cultivate unique fruit varieties.

Whether you’re a veteran exploring farming as a new venture or looking to refine your skills, this seminar offers valuable insights and practical knowledge to apply on your farm or in your garden. This is a virtual seminar, open exclusively to veterans residing in New York State. Reserve your spot today and begin mastering the art of grafting.

Key Topics:

• The historical development of grafting
• Different types of grafting methods (e.g., whip and tongue, cleft, bark, and side grafting)
• Applications and benefits of grafting in modern horticulture