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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryGrafting Technology and Clonal Reproduction of Fruit Crops Workshop Held to Help Stakeholders Learn to Propagate Fruit Trees



Grafting Technology and Clonal Reproduction of Fruit Crops Workshop Held to Help Stakeholders Learn to Propagate Fruit Trees

Author: Kirk Pomper

Planning Unit: Agriculture and Natural Resources Programs

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

Outcome: Initial Outcome

The popularity of pawpaw continues to grow as a unique, high-value crop for small farmers and fruit growers in Kentucky. According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, there are now over 90 commercial pawpaw growers in the state, highlighting the rising interest in this native fruit. To help meet this demand and support future fruit producers, Kentucky State University’s (KSU) Pawpaw Research and Extension Program hosted a Grafting Technology and Clonal Reproduction of Fruit Crops Workshop in August 2024. The event was offered as part of the STEM and Health Careers Academy, serving middle school and high school students as well as interested adults. More than 60 participants attended the workshop, where they learned about pawpaw and fruit tree production, propagation techniques, and the importance of clonal reproduction of superior cultivars. The program featured a grafting demonstration followed by a hands-on opportunity for attendees to graft pawpaw scions onto rootstock. Participants gained practical skills in clonal propagation of horticultural crops and were able to propagate their own pawpaw trees. The workshop also provided valuable information on the economic potential of pawpaw and other fruit crops, helping to reduce barriers to fruit production for home growers and small-scale producers across Kentucky. This educational event reflects KSU’s ongoing commitment to supporting small farmers, expanding horticultural knowledge, and promoting economic development through specialty crop production.






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