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Kentucky State University Pawpaw Grafting Workshop 2023

Kentucky State University Pawpaw Grafting Workshop. May 5 2023 KSU hosted there annual pawpaw grafting workshop at the Kentucky State University Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm, from 1 – 4 p.m. Learning two grafting techniques and graft two trees to take home with them! All materials and supplies were Location: Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm 1525 Mills Lane Frankfort, KY 40601
Sheri Crabtree putting on the presentation.

Establishing a Pawpaw Orchard

Establishing a Pawpaw Orchard

What is grafting

Why graft?

Best conditions for grafting

Sheri explaining the different scion and equipment for grafting.

Sheri demonstrating a chip graft

Dr. Ron Powell demonstrating grafting.

Choose the best remove the rest

Grafted

Pictures from past years

Neal Peterson and Ron Powell talking pawpaw’s
Ron cutting pawpaw scion
Cliff England teaching grafting

Ron Powell sharing his talent to grafting group at Wilmington College – Ohio May 2015
North American Pawpaw Growers Association booth 2018 Dr. Ron Powell President and Terry (far right) enjoying the nice September day. On the table you can see one of the posters and OPGA handbook.
Book signing with author Andy Moore. Pawpaw In Search of Americas Forgotten Fruit Ohio Pawpaw Festival 2016
NAPGA booth at the Ohio Pawpaw Festival 2021. You can see the line to buy pawpaw’s.
North American Pawpaw Growers Association poster
North American Pawpaw Growers Association 2017 winner at festival Jerry Lehman
Family fun at the Ohio Pawpaw Festival 2016
Welcome to the Ohio Pawpaw Festival. North American Pawpaw Growers Association banner.

Marc S cutting a piece of scion pawpaw before grafting at Wilmington College – Ohio May 2015

Get Involved

Active and engaged members build a strong pawpaw community. Your participation makes a difference, whether you attend meetings, have local talks in your area, volunteer for events, or simply stay informed.

2026 Ohio Pawpaw Festival

Change of place for the festival

SNOW FORK EVENT CENTER | 5685 Happy Hollow Road in Nelsonville, Ohio

September 18, 19, 20

2026 Pawpaw Festival in Paw Paw, West Virginia  Date Set: September 12, 2026 10am – 5pm

2026 West Virginia University  Pawpaw Festival, at the Core Arboretum.  September 19

2026 KSU Third Thursday Thing Pawpaw Field Day        Tentative date Thursday September 17, 2026

New York Pawpaw Festival,  “NEW EVENT” September 26, & 27, 2026 in Hollow, NY.

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