University of Maryland Extension

Virtual Fruit Grower Meeting

Event Series: 
Winter Crop Production Meetings 2020-2021
When: 
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 - 8:00am to 12:00pm
Where: 
Online (If not able to join online or on your phone, please contact your local ag agent)
Event Type: 
Lecture/Seminar
Organization/Sponsor: 
https://go.umd.edu/FruitVegDec10
Description/Notes: 

 

Winter Virtual Fruit Grower Meeting

Thursday, December 10  | 8am-Noon
Registration: https://go.umd.edu/FruitVegDec10

Agenda

8:00am

Spotted Wing Drosophila on Cranberries

Maggie Lewis, Entomology, Graduate Student
University of Maryland

8:30am

Insect Biological Control

Alan Leslie, Extension Educator
University of Maryland Extension

9:00am

Small Fruit Update

Ben Beale, Extension Educator
University of Maryland Extension

9:30am

MDA PAT Update

TBA
Maryland Department of Agriculture

10:00am

Sponsor  Highlights

10:15am

Food Safety Update

Angela Ferelli, Agent Associate & Carol Allen, Agent Associate
University of Maryland

10:45am

Soil Health in High Tunnels

Neith little, Urban Educator & Andrew Ristvey, Alternative Crops Specialist
University of Maryland Extension

11:15am

Fruit Tactics for the Coastal Plains

Dave Myers, Extension Educator
University of Maryland Extension

11:45am

MDA Nutrient Management Update

TBA
Maryland department of Agriculture

12:15pm

Adjourn Complete recertification forms and program evaluations.

CCA, Nutrient Management and Private Pesticide Applicator credits will be offered for MD, DE, & PA.


To print the agenda (pdf) click "Related Files" at the bottom of the page.


OTHER VIRTUAL WINTER FRUIT MEETINGS SCHEDULED
February 10, 2021 - Wednesday 8am-Noon

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

 

Cost: 
Free
Link: 
https://go.umd.edu/FruitVegDec2
Tags: 
Winter Crop Production Meetings 2020-2021
Fruit meeting
Spotted Wing Drosophila
insect biological control
small fruit
pesticide applicator recertification
food safety
soil health
nutrient managment
Related Files: 
PDF icon Virtual Winter Fruit Meeting Agenda- December 10, 2020
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