VIRGINIA GROWN CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW

SHERATON WEST, RICHMOND, VA

JANUARY 27 – 29, 2003

Concurrent Meeting Program

 

Monday, January 27, 2003

 

                Concurrent Session 1 - Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and Cucurbit Production Workshops

 

 8:30 a.m.                “Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Workshop for Fruit & Vegetable Growers”

                Presenters:  Dr. Rob Williams, Dept of Food Science, Virginia Tech,

Dr. Tony Bratsch,  Dept. Horticulture, Virginia Tech, Regina Prunty, VCE, Horticulture, King George County, Tom Smith, VDACS

                12:00 p.m.         LUNCH

 1:00 p.m.                Pest Management Topics:    

-  “An Overview and Identification of Key Problem Insects in Cucurbits”, Tom Kuhar and Jack Speese, Dept. of Entomology, Virginia Tech, Eastern Shore AREC

-  “Efficacy of Materials and Management of Key Insects”, Tom Kuhar and Jack Speese, Dept. of Entomology, Virginia Tech, Eastern Shore AREC

-  “An Overview and Identification of Key Cucurbit Diseases”, Christine Waldenmaier, Virginia Tech, Eastern Shore AREC

-  ”Efficacy of Disease Control Materials and Management Strategies”, Christine Waldenmaier, Virginia Tech Eastern Shore AREC

-  “Weed Control Options for Cucurbits”, Kevin Bradley, Cory Whaley, and Henry Wilson, Virginia Tech, Eastern Shore AREC

 3:15 p.m.                BREAK

                 3:30 p.m.                 Selected Production Topics:

-  “Cantaloupe: Variety Options”, Herman Hohlt, Eastern Shore AREC

-  “No-till Pumpkin Production: Do’s and Don’ts”, Ron Morse, Dept. of Horticulture, Virginia Tech

-  “Best Pumpkin and Gourd Varieties”, Ron Morse, Dept. of Horticulture, Virginia Tech

 

                Concurrent Session 2 – Virginia/West Virginia State Horticultural Societies

 

 1:00 p.m.                 Welcome:  George Behling, 1st Vice President, WVSHS

 1:10 p.m.                Opening Address: Virginia Governor, Mark Warner (invited)

 1:30 p.m.                “Replant Site Renovation”, Dr. John Halbrendt, Penn State University

 2:00 p.m.                Show & Tell, John Miller, Moderator

 2:15 p.m.                “Fireblight Management in the 21st Century”, Dr. Jay Norelli, USDA - Appalachian Research Station

 2:45 p.m.                Show & Tell

 3:00 p.m.                “Where Does My Company Fit?”, Ag-related Industry Panel:

- “The Changing Equipment Industry in Agriculture,” Douglas Rinker, President, Winchester Equipment Company

                                Robert Carpenter, President, Valley Farm Credit

                                -  “Evolution of the Crop Protection Industry”, John Clawson, District Sales Manager,

E.I. DuPont Crop Protection

 4:00 p.m.                Show & Tell

 4:15 p.m.                “Worker Protection Update”, Don Delorme, Investigator, Virginia Department of Agriculture

 4:45 p.m.                Show & Tell

 5:00 p.m.                Annual Meetings – Horticultural Societies

 

Tuesday, January 28, 2003

 

Concurrent Session 1 - Vegetable Production General Session

 

 8:50 a.m.                Welcome, Vegetable Production General Session, Tony Bratsch, Dept. of Horticulture,

Virginia Tech

 9:00 a.m.                “What’s New in Plasticulture Technology for Vegetable Crops”, Bill Lamont, Dept. of Horticulture, Penn State University

 9:40 a.m.                “Dealing With Drought: Irrigating Efficiently and Effectively”, Brian Benham, Dept. Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech 

10:15 a.m.         BREAK

10:45 a.m.                “High Tunnels for Vegetable Crops”, Bill Lamont, Dept. of Horticulture, Penn State University

11:25 a.m.                “Consider Your Water Source and Quality for Irrigation”, Norris Powell, Virginia Tech,

Tidewater AREC

12:00 p.m.         LUNCH

 1:30 p.m.                “New Jersey Specialty Crops Research Program Overview”, Bill Sciarappa, Rutgers

Cooperative Extension

 2:10 p.m.                “Promises and Problems for Marketing Ethnic Crops in Virginia”, Greg Welbaum, Dept. of Horticulture, Virginia Tech

 2:50 p.m.                BREAK

 3:00 p.m.                “Specialty Crops Research at Virginia Tech”, Tony Bratsch, Dept. Horticulture, Virginia Tech

 3:45 p.m.                “Certified Organic Production and Marketing, the New Realities”, Andy Hankins, Virginia

State University

 6:00 p.m.                RECEPTION – Exhibit Hall (admission by ticket)

 

                Concurrent Session 2 – Virginia/West Virginia State Horticultural Societies

 

 8:25 a.m.                Opening & Announcements:  Orville Smoot, Vice President, VSHS

 8:30 a.m.                “Fire Blight Infections on Apple Rootstalks”, Dr. Jay Norelli, USDA - Appalachian Research Station

 9:00 a.m.                Show & Tell

 9:15 a.m.                “Internal Worms – Monitoring/Chemical Control”, Entomology Panel: Introduction - Dr. Chris Bergh/Dr. Henry Hogmire

                              "FQPA update and implications" Dr. Douglas Pfeiffer, Virginia Tech (9:15-9:30)

                              "The fit of new chemistries and efficacy data for OFM and CM" Dr. Jim Walgenbach, North Carolina State University (9:30-9:45)

                              “Getting the most bang for your buck:  The increasing importance of spray timing”, Dr. Chris Bergh, Virginia Tech, Alson H. Smith Research Station (9:45-10:00)

Questions and answers from 10:00-10:15

                10:15 a.m.         Show & Tell

10:30 a.m.                “The History of 1-MCP Development and Potential Future Uses in Fruit Crops”, Dr. Sylvia Blankenship, North Carolina State University

                11:00 a.m.         Show & Tell

                11:15 a.m.         “How to Grow Large Peaches”, Dr. Rich Marini, Virginia Tech

                12:00 p.m.         LUNCH

  1:25 p.m.                Announcements:  Stephen Miller, President, WVSHS

  1:30 p.m.         “Plum Pox Update”, Dr. John Halbrendt, Penn State University

                  2:00 p.m.         Show & Tell

 2:15 p.m.                “Considerations for the use of SmartFresh (1-MCP) for apple quality maintenance”, Dr. Sylvia Blankenship, North Carolina State University

                  2:45 p.m.         Show & Tell

 3:00 p.m.                “Pruning to Reduce Thinning and Improve Fruit Size”, Dr. Rich Marini, Virginia Tech

 3:30 p.m.                Show & Tell

 3:45 p.m.                “Internal Worms: Mating Disruption/Behavioral Manipulation and the RAMP Project”, Entomology Panel: Introduction - Dr. Chris Bergh/Dr. Henry Hogmire

                              "Brief history of mating disruption in tree fruit systems" Dr. Douglas Pfeiffer, Virginia Tech (3:45-3:55)

"Mating disruption options for CM/OFM" Dr. Henry Hogmire, West Virginia University (3:55-4:05)

                              “Non-OP alternatives for management of codling moth and oriental fruit moth:  First   

year RAMP project results in NC and WV”, Dr. Jim Walgenbach, North Carolina State University/Dr. Henry Hogmire, West Virginia University

"2002 National Fruit mating disruption results" David Cosby, National Fruit Products Company, Inc. (4:25-4:35)

                              “Behaviorally based strategies for monitoring and management of Plum Curculio”,  

Dr. Tracy Leskey, USDA – West Virginia University (4:35-4:50)

Questions and answers from 4:50-5:00

 5:00 p.m.                Reports from the US Apple Association, Virginia Apple Growers Association, and Virginia State Apple Board

 6:00 p.m.                RECEPTION – Exhibit Hall (admission by ticket)               

 

Concurrent Session 3 – Small Fruit General Session

 

 8:45 a.m.                Welcome, and the New VA Small Fruit and Specialty Crop Growers Association, Dean Vidal, Association Chair

 9:00 a.m.                “Tips for Successful Primocane Raspberry Production”, Charlie O’Dell, Virginia Tech

 9:40 a.m.                “The Bramble and Strawberry Industry – where are they moving”, Harry Swartz, Dept. NRSL, University of Maryland

10:15 a.m.         BREAK

10:30 a.m.         “Organic Blueberry Production- New Approaches”, Bill Sciarappa, Rutgers University

11:00 a.m.         Small Fruit Growers Organizational Meeting, Dean Vidal, Association Chair

12:00 p.m.         LUNCH

 1:15 p.m.                “Disease Management Strategies for Strawberries, Blueberries and Brambles”, Joel Shuman, Dept. of Horticulture, Virginia Tech

 2:00 p.m.                “IPM for Key Insect Pests in Small Fruit”, Doug Pfeiffer, Dept. of Entomology, Virginia Tech

 2:45 p.m.                BREAK

 3:00 p.m.                “Weed Control Options for Small Fruit Growers”, Jeff Derr, Virginia Tech, Hampton Roads AREC

 3:30 p.m.                Growers / Research Roundtable Discussion, Dean Vidal, Moderator

 6:00 p.m.                RECEPTION – Exhibit Hall (admission by ticket)

 

Concurrent Session 4 – Farmers Direct Marketing Association

 

 8:30 a.m.                Direct Marketing 101 – What Does It Take To Be a Successful Direct Marketer?

-  “Business/Marketing Plan”, Dr. Charlie Coale, Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics, Virginia Tech

-  “Salesmanship/Product Knowledge”, Ann Geyer, Westmoreland Berry Farm & Orchard,

Oak Grove

                                                -  “Location/Other Draws”, Leonard Bergey, Bergey’s Dairy Farm, Chesapeake

10:30 p.m.         Value-Added – What You Need to Know Do It Yourself

-  “Food Inspection/Food Safety”, Pam Miles, Regional Supervisor, Food Safety Program, Office of Dairy & Foods, Virginia Department of Agriculture

-  “Package Labeling and Method of Sale Requirements”, G. Weston Diggs, Program Supervisor, Weights and Measures, Virginia Department of Agriculture

- “Co-Packing – Let Someone Else Do the Hard Stuff,” Speaker to be determined

12:00 p.m.         LUNCH

 1:30 p.m.                “The Importance of Communications for the Direct-Marketing Agricultural/Horticultural Operations”, Jeff Ishee, “On the Farm” Radio

 2:30 p.m.                “Keeping Customers – Customer Service”, Jimmy Graves, Graves’ Mountain Lodge, Syria

 3:30 p.m.                “Liability Insurance – Can You Afford to Take the Risk?  Can You Afford Not To?”,

                                                Jesse Richardson, Assistant Professor, Urban Affairs & Planning, Virginia Tech

 6:00 p.m.                RECEPTION – Exhibit Hall (admission by ticket)

 

Wednesday, January 29, 2003

 

Concurrent Session  - Small Fruits and Specialty Crops Association, Farmers Direct Marketing Association and the Virginia/West Virginia State Horticultual Societies

 

 7:30 a.m.                Buffet Breakfast (admission by ticket)

                 8:25 a.m.                Opening & Announcements:  John Marker, President, VSHS

 8:30 a.m.                “The Industry and the College, our Future Together”, Dr. Andy Swiger, Dean, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Virginia Tech

                                “The Industry and VDACS, our Future Together”, J. Carlton Courter, III, Virginia Commissioner

of Agriculture

9:30 a.m.                “Agricultural Labor – A Perspective from Both Sides of the Fence”, Lynette Wills, Private

Labor Consultant

10:00 a.m.                “From the Field to Market – Family Style”, The Henry Chiles Family, Crown Orchard, Batesville, VA

11:00 a.m.                “Can You Hear Me Now? What Supermarkets Want”, UKROPS, Richmond, VA (invited)