University of Maryland Extension

Virtual Fruit Grower Meeting

Event Series: 
Winter Crop Production Meetings 2020-2021
When: 
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 - 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/FruitVegFeb10
Description/Notes: 

 

Winter Virtual Fruit Grower Meeting

Bay Area Fruit Meeting
Wednesday, February 10  | 8am-Noon
Registration: https://go.umd.edu/FruitVegFeb10

8:00am

Legalities of Direct Farm Marketing Specialty Crops

Sarah Everhart, Legal Specialist
University of Maryland

8:30am

Insect Control Update

Kelly Hamby, Entomology Assistant Professor
University of Maryland

9:00am

Fruit Weed Control Update

Kurt Vollmer, Weed Science Specialist
University of Maryland Extension

9:30am

MDA PAT Update

TBA
Maryland Department of Agriculture

10:00am

Sponsor  Highlights

10:15am

Apple Maturity and Harvest

Macarena Farcuh, Horticulture Assistant Professor
University of Maryland

10:45am

Maryland Vineyard Industry Update

Joe Fiola, Viticulture & Small Fruit Specialist
University of Maryland Extension

11:15am

Climate Change and the Orchard

Chris Walsh, Horticulture Professor Emeritus
University of Maryland

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

December 10, 2020 (Thursday) | 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/FruitVegFeb10
Tags: 
Winter Crop Production Meetings 2020-2021
Fruit meeting
marketing
specialty crops
insect control
weed control
pesticide applicator recertification
apple maturity
vineyard industry update
climate change
orchard
nutrient management
Related Files: 
PDF icon Virtual Winter Fruit Meeting Agenda - February 10, 2021
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