Free Program: New Vegetable and Fruit Technology

UF-IFAS Extension is hosting a program on new technologies for fruit and vegetable production. This program is scheduled for February 28, 2014 from 12 pm to 5 pm at various host sites across the state. This seminar is via polycom which is a video conferencing system. Some of the unique topics to be covered by this program are: BioChar, Smart Irrigation Practices, Plant Immunity vs. Disease Control, Post-harvest Quality Control, and Plant Pathogenic Nematode Management.
There is no cost to attending this program at the Sumter County Extension Office. If you wish to attend at the Sumter County Extension Office (7620 State Road 471, Suite 2, Bushnell, FL 33513) RSVPs are required to Cami Esmel McAvoy at 352-793-2728x234 or cami13@ufl.edu by February 26, 2014. Space is limited to 10 attendees. 

New Technology for Commercial Vegetable and Fruit Production (II) via Polycom

February 26, 2014

Distance Location: UF-IFAS Extension Sumter County

7620 SR 471, Suite 2

Bushnell, FL 33513

(352) 793-2728 x 234

Advanced Registration is required as space is limited.

This program is free.

Bring your own drinks and snacks.

12:00 – 12:10 PM: Gather, Refreshments, Welcome, Introductions, and Pre-test

12:10 – 1:00 PM: Mark Ritenour, Pre- and Postharvest Practices to Maximize Quality and Minimize Postharvest Decay and Disorders of Fruits and Vegetables

1:00 – 1:50 PM:  Johannes Lehmann (Cornell University), Biochar vs. Nutrient Management and Plant Health

1:50 – 2:40 PM:  Kati Migliaccio, Smart Irrigation Practices to Promote Plant Defense Against Diseases

2:40 – 2:50 PM:  Break

2:50 – 3:40 PM:  Donald Dickson, Status of Plant Pathogenic Nematode Management

3:40 – 4:30 PM:  Wenyuan Song, Plant Immunity vs. Disease Control

4:30 – 4:50 PM:  Post-test, Survey, and Adjourn

250 minutes total = 5 CEUs maximum

5 Ag Row Crop

5 Ag Tree

5 Demo & Research

5 Private Ag