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January 7-10

2016Savannah, GA

sponsored by:

Georgia Peach CouncilGeorgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association

in cooperation with:Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service | Georgia Blueberry Growers Association | Georgia Organics Inc. | Georgia/South Carolina Certified Roadside Markets | Georgia/South Carolina Muscadine Growers | Georgia Strawberry Growers Association | Georgia Watermelon Association | Georgia Wine Producers | North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association | North American Strawberry Growers Association | South Carolina Peach Council | South Carolina Vegetable Association Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium | University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service | Vidalia Onion Committee

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2016 SE REgional FRuit and VEgEtablE ConFEREnCE

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONSWe take pride in offering SE Regional Attendees the most informative educational sessions available in the southeast for fruit & vegetable production. During our 4-day program, we offer more than 85 hours of production training, pest management information and business marketing updates. Take a look at the commodity specific and business oriented conferences we’re offering in 2016:

Business Operations | Blueberry | Blackberry & Raspberry | Food Safety | Muscadine |Organic Peach | Roadside Markets | Strawberry | Vidalia Onions | Vegetable | Watermelon | Wine

These nationally renowned speakers offer a great opportunity for you to increase your knowledge base and market share. Additionally, agricultural scientists will present results of their poster studies for your review.

Be sure to bring your key employees with you to cover all of the concurrent sessions offered. All educational sessions are held at the SITCC, across the Savannah River on Hutchinson Island. See complete program details on pages 10-25.

TRADE SHOWOn our recently expanded trade show floor, you’ll find an exciting assembly of vendors and suppliers to the fruit and vegetable industry. With more than 250 exhibitors already committed to the conference, the 2016 Trade Show provides you the opportunity to network with other growers, observe demonstrations, compare products and learn the latest in fresh produce technology. The Trade Show is open to attendees Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m - 2:30 p.m. Food services, including hot and cold meals, snacks and soft drinks are available on the trade show floor. See pages 6-7 for a complete list of 2016 vendors and suppliers.

SATURDAY MORNING AWARDS SESSIONA special awards presentation will be held on Saturday morning to recognize several individuals who have made major contributions to the fruit and vegetable industry. Be sure to join us as we express our sincere apprecation to these individuals for their outstanding accomplishments. This is a ticketed event. To purchase, fill out the registration form at the back of this booklet or online at www.seregionalconference.com.

INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLEDon’t miss this opportunity to participate in an Industry Roundtable (all organizations GFVGA, Peach Councils, Watermelon, Muscadine, Strawberry, Blueberry, Onion, and Organic Associations are invited) and discuss issues of mutual concern to growers and suppliers alike. This is an excellent forum to voice your opinions and provide input for a 2016 Program of Work to be adopted by the GFVGA Board of Directors in February 2016. A continental breakast will be served. The meeting is Sunday from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.

“If I only went to one conference a year, the Southeast Fruit & Vegetable Conference would be the one I choose. You have a great meeting!”

SE REgional FRuit and VEgEtablE ConFEREnCE

FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE TRADE SHOW4:45 p.m. - Reception (open to all attendees)5:45 p.m. - Live AuctionOn Friday night, a Welcome Reception will be held at the Trade Show to give everyone another opportunity to visit with our exhibitors. At 5:45 p.m., a live auction will be held for several pieces of artwork and special items. Following the Reception and Auction, the evening is open for you to enjoy one of the city's world renouned restaruants on your own.

SATURDAY NIGHT ON THE RIVER AT WESTINThe Saturday night reception is a great wrap-up for three days of education and networking with growers and vendors in the southeastern fruit and vegetable industry. The reception is held at the Westin Savannah Harbor.

SILENT AUCTIONThe Silent Auction has become one of the most popular activities at the conference. Last year’s auction featured products valued at more than $50,000. The items donated by industry suppliers are available to attendees on a bid basis and include seed, chemicals, fertilizer, jewelry, paintings and gift baskets. Funds generated from the Silent Auction go to support educational scholarships and other association activities.

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EARLY REGISTRATION SAVES MONEY!The four day registration is the most economical way to enjoy all of the activities. The fee includes all educational seminars, admission to the Trade Show, all breaks, all receptions, Friday and Saturday lunch in the Trade Show for all pre-registered attendees and a Continental Roundtable Breakfast on Sunday morning. The four day registration is only $155.00 when you pre-register by December 11, 2015. After December 11, 2015 full conference registration will be $195.00.

CAN ONLY COME FOR ONE DAY?A special registration rate is available for each day of the conference for individuals who can only attend one day. Check out the registration form on page 27 for those rates. Early bird discounts are also available on one day registration.

"This was my first time attending and I learned a lot and enjoyed the atmosphere, the food and the hospitality. This is a great conference!"


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YOU ARE INVITED!

As a grower, vendor or supplier to the southeastern fruit and vegetable industry, you are invited to join us in Savannah, Georgia on January 7-10, 2016 (note dates for specific commodity conferences on pages 10 - 26) for the largest educational conference and trade show in the southeastern United States.

Educational Sessions and Trade Show activities will be held at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center. This conference is brought to you by:

• Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association• Georgia Peach Council

In cooperation with:

• Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service

• Georgia Blueberry Growers Association

• Georgia Organics Inc.

• Georgia/South Carolina Certified Roadside Markets

• Georgia/South Carolina Muscadine Association

• Georgia Strawberry Growers Association

• Georgia Watermelon Association

• North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association

• South Carolina Peach Council

• South Carolina Vegetable Association

• Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium

• University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service

• Vidalia Onion Committee

THANKS to our SE Regional Sponsors!

as of 10/1

A&B PACKING EQUIPMENT, INC.

BROWNLEE AGENCY

C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC.

DOLE BERRY COMPANY

GLOBALG.A.P.

PRATT INDUSTRIES

RINKER SYSTEMS

ROTAM NORTH AMERICA, INC.

S & S MARKETING, INC.

VALENT

Special Event Sponsor

Education Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors


SAVANNAH INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTERThe Trade Show, all Educational Sessions, the Friday night Reception, the Saturday morning Awards Ceremony, and all other day time events will be held in the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center located across the Savannah River on Hutchinson Island. The Convention Center has over 50,000 sq. feet of exhibit hall to accommodate the trade show's 250 booths and sixteen meeting rooms for the educational sessions.

SHUTTLE SERVICEShuttle service, both water taxi and motor coaches, will be provided from the Hyatt Regency, Doubletree and Hilton Garden Hotels to the Convention Center.

SAVANNAH ‘SHOW US YOUR BADGE’ PROGRAMThe Show Us Your Badge program is compiled of different businesses located in Savannah’s historic district that are offering discounts to meeting and convention attendees. To be eligible for a discount, present your SE Regional Conference badge or nametag to the participating place of business. Find the full list at www.SavannahBadge.com.

LET'S DO LUNCHWe offer lunch for all pre-registered attendees of Friday's and Saturday's educational sessions. Join us for a great meal in-between educational sessions without having to leave the Convention Center.

LODGING ACCOMMODATIONSThese hotels have a block of rooms reserved for people attending this four day conference. Rooms are limited, so call as soon as possible. Please identify yourself as attending the 2015 SE Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conferences when making reservations to receive these rates. Saturday evening reception and the Sunday morning activities will be held at the Westin Savannah Harbor, the host hotel.

Westin Savannah Harbor • One Resort Drive1-877-627-8457 $149/night (+$9.50 resort fee)

The Hyatt Regency • Two West Bay Street888-421-1442 $143/night

Double Tree Hotel • 411 West Bay Street1-800-222-8733 $129/night

Hilton Garden Hotel • 321 West Bay Street1-877-245-8854 $129/night

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BOOK A SPA TREATMENT! The Heavenly Spa would like to extend the following special pricing for all guests: 10% off all regularly priced Heavenly Spa Treatments & Complimentary Aromatherapy with any 80 Minute Treatment. When making your reservation please reference your group name to receive group pricing.The renewed you is waiting!Call the Spa directly at (912) 201-2250 for more information or to book a treatment. www.heavenlyspasavannah.com


• 5 Star - Refrigeration Division• A&B Packing Equipment, Inc.• A. Link, Inc.• Abbott & Cobb, Inc.• Abilene Machine of South Carolina• Acadian Seaplants Limited• ADAMA• Ag Pro Companies• Ag Technologies• AGERpoint• Agri Supply• Agricultural Data Systems• Agri-Starts, Inc.• Agro Research International• AgScience Books• AgSouth Leasing and Insurance• Ag-Tronix, Inc.• Agworks H2, LLC• Airtec Sprayers, Inc.• Alltech Crop Science• Alma Nursery & Berry Farm• Alsa Sales & Services• Anderson Injectors by H.E.

Anderson Company• Arkema, Inc.• ARMtech Insurance Services• Arysta• Atlantic Pallet Exchange• Atlas Manufacturing, Inc.• BASF Corporation• Bayer Crop Science• BBC Technologies• Bell Irrigation, Inc.• Berger Peat Moss LTD• Berry Hill Irrigation• BioSafe Systems• Bird Gard• Blackmore Company, Inc.• Blue Book Services• Bowsmith• Brandt• Brewt Power Systems, Inc.• Brownlee Agency• Butler Equipment, Inc.• C&M (Checchi & Magli) North

America

• Carden & Associates, Inc.• Chemical Containers, Inc.• Chlorinators Incorporated• Clifton Seed Company• Coastal Agrobusiness, Inc.• Compac Sorting Equipment, Inc.• Cornelius Farms, LLC• Cottle Strawberry Nursery• Cravo Equipment Ltd• Crop Production Services• Crosby Equipment Company, Inc.• CSI - Nutri - Cal• Cumberland Valley Nurseries, Inc.• Curtec of Florida• Dave Wilson Nursery• Decade Products• Dillman Farms, Inc• Double Thumb Growing Solutions• Dow Agro Sciences• DS&A, Inc.• Durand Wayland, Inc.• D'Vine Foods• E.I. DuPont De Nemours & Co.• Emery Agro Green• Engage Agro USA• Enza Zaden North America• Fall Creek Nursery• Farm Credit Assoc. of Georgia• First Products, Inc• Flint Ag & Turf• Flo-Tec, Inc.• FMC• Georgia Development Authority• Georgia Federal State Inspection

Service• Georgia Organic Solutions, LLC• Georgia Pacific• Georgia Seed Development

Commission• Giumarra International Berry• Graco Fertilizer Company• GrassWorks Mfg, LLC• Griffin Greenhouse and Nursery

Supplies• Growers Minerals Solutions• Growth Products, Ltd.

TRADE SHOW EXHIBITORS AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2015

Friday January 8, 2016 9:00 AM - 6:15 PM Saturday January 9, 2016 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

" I just want to express the importance of

this conference to our growers. You continue

to keep us informed on what to expect and this conference always

delivers!"


• H&H Farm Machine• H2A Complete II, Inc.• Harris Moran Seed Company• Haven Harvesters LLC• Hawkins, Inc.• Haygrove Inc.• Helena Chemical• Helm Agro US Inc.• Henry Mitchem Equipment Co./

JACTO• HESCO• Highland Packaging Solutions• Hillside Orchard Farms, Inc.• Hollar Seeds• Ike's Welding & Manufacturing Co• Intergro, Inc.• International Paper• Interstate Container• Island Grove Ag Products• Ison's Nursery & Vineyard• Jain Irrigation,Inc.• JBT Corporation• Jet Harvest Solutions• Johnny's Selected Seeds• K.U.L.T. - Kress - US• Kelly Seed Company, LLC• KeyPlex• Kingdom Distributors• Koppert Biological Systems, Inc.• KZValve• Lasseter Equipment Group• Lewis Taylor Farms• Littau Harvester• MAF Industries, Inc.• Magna-Bon II, LLC• Maxijet• Mechanical Transplanter Co.• Meherrin Ag & Chemical Co.• Miller Chemical & Fertilizer Corp.• Miller Plant Nursery• Mobile Farm Ware• Mobley Greenhouse Inc.• Monsanto BioAg• Monte Package Company• Multicorr• Nature's Choice, Inc.

• NE Seed• Netafim USA• Newton Crouch Inc• Nichino America, Inc• Omnilytics, Inc.• Oregon Blueberry Farms and

Nursery• Pace International, LLC• Packaging Corporation of America• Pactiv• Peacheys Fine Foods• Pemco Inc.• Perdue AgriRecycle• Permatherm, Inc.• Plant Food Systems, Inc.• Poly Expert Inc.• Pratt Industries• Preferred Source• Premier Tech Horticulture• ProAg A Division of Snyder• ProducePackaging.com• Proptek• QA Supplies, LLC• Quest Products• Rabo AgriFinance• RCS Company of Tampa• Redox Ag/ Ag Nutrients• Rinker Systems• Robbins Association/Irrigation-

Mart, Inc.• Rockford Package Supply• Roof Basket Works, Inc.• RootMaker Products Company, LLC• Rotam North America, Inc.• Ruskin Ag Equipment• S & S Marketing, Inc.• Sakata Seed America, Inc.• Salazar Machine & Steel, Inc.• Second Harvest of South Georgia• Seedway, LLC• Seminis Vegetable Seeds• Siegers Seed Company• Sinclair Systems International, LLC• South Georgia Banking Company• Southern Agri-Gro, LLC• Southern Container Corp. of Wilson

TRADE SHOW EXHIBITORS CONTINUED AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2015

Friday January 8, 2016 9:00 AM - 6:15 PM Saturday January 9, 2016 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

• Southern States Cooperative• Spectrum Technologies, Inc.• Speedling Inc.• Stallings Crop Insurance

Corporation• Stockosorb• Sunup Films• Superb Horticulture• Syngenta Crop Protection• T3 Technologies• The Andersons, Inc.• Thunderbird Plastics, Ltd.• TKI/NovaSource• Tomra/Best• Triangle Chemical• TriEst Ag Group, Inc.• TriEst Irrigation• TWC Distributors• USDA Natural Resources Con. Svs• Valent• Vaughn Nursery• Verdesian Life Sciences• Vortex Granular Systems, LLC• W. P. Law, Inc.• Walker-Rhodes Tractor Co.• Waters Agricultural Laboratories,

Inc.• WECO - Sorting & Automation• Willmar Fabrication• Willsie Equipment Sales Inc.• Wish Farms• Yara North America, Inc.


Thursday, January 7, 2016 7:30 AM Registration Opens - Convention Center Concourse

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM SE REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SESSION • Strawberry 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM North American Strawberry Growers Association (NASGA) Annual Meeting and Educational Sessions *Additional registration required *Lunch included

10:00 AM GFVGA Board of Director's Meeting - Westin Hotel

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM SE REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS • Business Operations • Caneberry • Strawberry 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Georgia Wine Producers Annual Meeting *Additional registration required

5:00 PM GFVGA Annual Meeting

Friday, January 8, 2016 7:00 AM Registration Opens 7:00 AM Walk Georgia Event - Riverstreet

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM SE REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS • Blueberry • Caneberry • Food Safety • Organic Production 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM North American Strawberry Growers Association Farm Tour 9:00 AM Southeast Regional Trade Show Opens 9:00 AM Georgia Wine Producers Trade Show Opens 12:00 PM Lunch with Exhibitors in the Trade Show Lunch included in Four Day and Friday PRE-REGISTRATION, you

should receive a lunch ticket when you register.

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM SE REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS • Blueberry • Caneberry • Food Safety • Organic Production 4:45 PM Welcome Reception - Trade Show Floor

5:45 PM Live Auction - Trade Show Floor

6:15 PM Trade Show Closes Evening Dinner on your own

• Peach• Vegetable • Wine

• Peach• Roadside Markets• Vegetable • Wine

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS at a glance


Saturday, January 9, 2016 8:00AM Awards Breakfast Ticketed Event

8:00 AM Registration Opens - Convention Center Concourse

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM SE REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS • Blueberry • Business Operations • Food Safety • Strawberry

9:00 AM Southeast Regional Trade Show Opens 9:00 AM Georgia Wine Producers Trade Show Opens

12:00 PM Lunch with Exhibitors in the Trade Show Lunch included in Four Day and Saturday PRE-REGISTRATION,

you should receive a lunch ticket when you register.

2:00 PM Silent Auction Closes

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM SE REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS • Blueberry • Business Operations • Muscadine • Food Safety

2:30 PM Trade Show Closes

5:30 PM Reception By The River at the Westin Savannah Harbor (Open to All Attendees)

Sunday, January 10, 2016 8:00 AM Worship Service Westin Savannah Harbor

8:30 AM Industry Roundtable Discussion Westin Savannah Harbor

10:30 AM Convention Adjourns

• Vegetable • Watermelon • Wine

• Peach• Strawberry• Vegetable • Vidalia Onion

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS at a glance

Mark your calendar for our 2017 conference,

January 6 –9 !


All activities at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center (SITCC) unless otherwise noted.

Blueberry ConferenceTHURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 20167:30 AM - REGISTRATION OPEN5:00 PM Riverview Concourse Exhibitor and Poster Set-Up

10:30 AM GFVGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Westin Hotel

1:45-2:00 PM BREAK

5:00 PM GFVGA ANNUAL MEETING SITCC

FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 20167:00 AM - REGISTRATION OPEN 5:00 PM Riverview Concourse

9:00 - 6:15 PM TRADE SHOW OPEN

8:00 - 11:00 AM BLUEBERRY EDUCATIONAL SESSION I Moderator: Joe Slusher, University of Georgia,

Ware County Extension, Waycross, GA

8:00 AM Examining Fruit Quality in Southern Highbush and Rabbiteye Blueberry Grown in Georgia Dr. Rachel Itle, The University of Georgia - Griffin Campus,Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Griffin, GA

8:30 AM Georgia Blueberry Breeding Update Dr. Scott NeSmith, The University of Georgia - Griffin Campus , Griffin, GA

9:00 AM Florida Blueberry Breeding Update Dr. James Olmstead, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

9:30 AM Irrigation Robert C. Hochmuth, University of Florida, Live Oak, FL

10:00 -10:15 AM BREAK

10:15 AM Entomology Update Dr. Ash Sial, The University of Georgia, Athens,

GA

11:00 AM END

12:00-1:30 PM LUNCH in the Trade Show (Lunch provided for pre-registered four day and Friday only attendees)

1:30-4:00 PM BLUEBERRY EDUCATIONAL SESSION II Moderator: Ashley Mesa, UGA Extension

Brantley Co. Nahunta, GA

1:30 PM Blueberry Horticultural Update Dr. Eric Hanson, Michigan State University, Professor, East, Lansing, MI

2:00 PM Georgia Pathology Update Dr. Phillip Brannen, The University of Georgia, Professor, Athens, GA

3:15 PM Consumption and Utilization of Blueberry Mr. Cort Brazelton, Fall Creek Nursery, Lowell, OR

4:00 PM END

4:45 - 6:00 PM WELCOME RECEPTION in Trade Show Area (Open to all registered attendees)

5:45 PM LIVE AUCTION in Exhibit Hall

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 20168:00 AM AWARDS BREAKFAST - Ticketed Event

8:00-2:30 PM REGISTRATION OPEN Riverview Concourse

9:00 -11:00 AM BLUEBERRY EDUCATIONAL SESSION III Moderator: William Lovett, UGA Extension

Bacon County, Alma, GA

9:00 AM Blueberry Weed Science Update Dr. Mark Czarnota, The University of Georgia - Griffin Campus, Griffin, GA

9:30 AM Frost Protection for Blueberries Elizabeth Conlan, Dr. Tatiana Borisova, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL



Blueberry Conference10:00 AM Bees: At the Crossroads of Science and

Emotion Dr. Becky Langer, Bayer CropScience, Project Manager, NA Bee Health, Research Triangle Park, NC

10:30 AM Blueberry Research and Demonstration Farm Update Renee Holland, The University of Georgia Blueberry Area Extension Agent, Alma, GA

11:00 AM END

1:30-3:30 PM BLUEBERRY EDUCATIONAL SESSION IV Moderator: Jeremy Taylor, UGA Extension

Clinch and Lanier Counties, Lakeland, GA

1:30 PM Blueberry Pruning Bill Cline, North Carolina State University, Castle Hayne, NC

2:30 PM Spotted Wing Drosophila Baiting and Trapping Hannah Lee, The Bolles School Jacksonville, FL

3:00 PM Micro Nutrient Uptake in Southern Highbush Blueberry Dr. Erick Smith, The University of Georgia - Tifton Campus, Tifton, GA

3:30 PM END

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 20168:00-8:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE Westin Savannah Harbor

8:30 AM INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLE (all associations) Westin Savannah Harbor Continental breakfast with fellow growers to

discuss industry issues.

10:30 AM CONVENTION ADJOURNS

HAVE A SAFE TRIP HOME!



Business OperationsTHURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 20157:30 AM - REGISTRATION OPEN5:00 PM Riverview Concourse Exhibitor and Poster Set-Up


12:30 – 4:00 PM BUSINESS OPERATIONS EDUCATIONAL SESSION I – A Discussion of GMO's and Our Food

BUSINESS OPERATIONS EDUCATIONAL SESSION II – Crop Insurance Options

Whole Farm Revenue Protection Insurance USDA RMA, Valdosta, GA Whole Farm Insurance Agents

An Overview of Crop Insurance AgSouth Farm Credit

BUSINESS OPERATIONS EDUCATIONAL SESSION III – Financial Management

How to Finance or Refinance Your Farm Diedrich Von Soosten, ACA Management

Group, Palm Coast, FL

USDA Rural Development Grant Programs USDA Rural Development

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 20157:00 AM - REGISTRATION OPEN5:00 PM Riverview Concourse







9:00-11:00 AM BUSINESS OPERATIONS EDUCATIONAL SESSION IV – Marketing Your Business

Going Beyond the Post: More to Marketing than Facebook

Social Media Tips from a Farmer Jennifer McMillian, Southern Grace Farms,

Enigma, GA

2:00 - 5:00 PM BUSINESS OPERATIONS EDUCATIONAL SESSION V – Market Strategies to Grow/Strengthen Your Business

From Business Plans to Succession Plans the UGA SBDC Can Help

UGA SBDC

How to Develop Value Added Products from the Farm

Sarah Cook, Center for Innovation for Agriculture, Tifton, GA

5:30-6:45 PM RECEPTION BY THE RIVER at the Westin Savannah Harbor (Open to All Attendees)

Evening DINNER ON YOUR OWN



Caneberry ConferenceTHURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2016 7:30 AM - REGISTRATION OPEN5:00 PM Riverview Concourse Exhibitor and Poster Set-Up

CANEBERRY EDUCATIONAL SESSION I

1:00-1:30 PM Back to Basics: Plant Growth through the Year Gina Fernandez, NC State University

1:30-2:10 PM Basics of Trellising and Pruning David Lockwood, University of Tennessee

2:10-2:50 PM Nutrient Management through the Life of Your Planting

Elena Garcia, University of Arkansas, and Bernadine Strik, Oregon State University

2:50-3:00 PM BREAK

3:00-3:40 PM Year-round Management Strategies for Insect Pests in Blackberries

Hannah Burrack, NC State University

3:40-4:20 PM Basics of Blackberry Disease Management Phil Brannen, University of Georgia

4:20-5:00 PM Basics of Blackberry Weed Management Wayne Mitchem, NC State University



CANEBERRY EDUCATIONAL SESSION II

8:00-8:40 AM Grower spotlight –TBD 8:40-9:20 AM What’s Working for You? Grower experiences

with different blackberry varieties

9:20-9:30 AM BREAK

9:30-10:00 AM Managing Primocane-fruiting Blackberries for One or Two Crops

Bernadine Strik, Oregon State University

10:00-10:20 AM Algicides and Fungicides for Management of Orange Cane Blotch

Frances Browne, University of Georgia

10:20-10:40 AM Effect of Spring Bud Loss on Blackberry Yields Tom Dyson, NC Cooperative Extension,

Lincolnton, NC

10:40-11:10 AM What Attributes Do Consumers Want in Fresh-Market Blackberries?

Renee Threlfall, University of Arkansas


CANEBERRY EDUCATIONAL SESSION III

2:00-2:20 PM Progress on a Blackberry Research & Promotion Program

2:20-2:50 PM The Bottom Line: FSMA for blackberry growers

David Gombas, United Fresh Produce Association, Washington, DC

2:50-3:30 PM Would Night Harvesting Work for Blackberries? JJ Dagoret, Automated Ag, Moses Lake, WA

3:30-4:30 PM Working Smarter: Improving harvest efficiency, worker safety, and fruit quality

Fritz Roka, University of Florida, Immokalee, FL


9:00-2:30 PM TRADE SHOW OPEN

12:00-1:30 PM LUNCH in the Trade Show (Lunch provided for pre-registered four day and Saturday only attendees)

2:00 -5:00 PM SE REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS Review other Conference Agendas for

additional educational sessions.

2:00 PM SILENT AUCTION CLOSES








Program coordinated by the North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association

www.raspberryblackberry.com



Food Safety ConferenceTHURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 20157:30 AM - REGISTRATION OPEN5:00 PM Riverview Concourse Exhibitor and Poster Set-Up



8:00 - 11:00 AM FOOD SAFETY EDUCATIONAL SESSION I Dissecting Key Aspects of Food Safety

Overview Critical Aspects of Food Safety Diane Ducharme, North Carolina State

University, Kannapolis, NC

Sanitation is the “Breakfast” of Food Safety – It’s the Most Important

Keith Schneider, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Going Beyond Corrective Actions for the Audit – What is the Root Analysis?

Katie Odrobina Produce Food Safety Services

Technology that Makes Food Safety Easier – Software and Database Solutions

Chemistry on the Farm – Choosing the Right Cleaners and Sanitizers

Justin Kerr, Factor IV Solutions, LLC, Atascadero, CA



1:30 - 4:30 PM FOOD SAFETY EDUCATIONAL SESSION II Sanitary Design, Sanitation Practices and

Environmental Monitoring - Bring it All Together

Bringing Together the Critical Aspects of Food Safety

Sanitary Design in a Produce Facility

Sanitation Practices Justin Kerr, Factor IV Solutions, LLC

BREAK

Microbial Sampling Program Margaret Hardin, IEH Laboratories &

Consulting

How to Choose a Food Microbial Lab

Food Safety in Field Operations and Tips for Audits

Katie Odrobina, Produce Food Safety Services





9:00-11:00 AM FOOD SAFETY EDUCATIONAL SESSION III FSMA Moves to Reality…Come Learn

About Your New Reality

The Final Produce Rule and Preventive Controls Rules

David Gombas, United Fresh Produce Association, Washington, DC

FSMA Questions and Answers

Implementation and Enforcement of FSMA Rules

Kathy Gombas, U. S. Food and Drug Administration, Washington, DC

FSMA Quandary: What is a Supplier Approval and Monitoring program?

Katie Odrobina, Produce Food Safety Services, Wellington, FL

FSMA Quandary: Required Food Safety Curricula that Applies to EVERYONE

Speaker: Diane Ducharme, North Carolina State University, Kannapolis, NC



Food Safety Conference12:00-1:30 PM LUNCH in the Trade Show (Lunch provided for pre-registered four day and Saturday only attendees)

2:00-5:00 PM FOOD SAFETY EDUCATIONAL SESSION IV Water

Is Your Irrigation Water Safe? George Vellidis, University of Georgia, Tifton, GA Karen Levy, Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Emerging Technology: Water Conservation in Packing Lines

Technology that Makes Food Safety Easier – Irrigation Water Sanitation & Meters/Measurement

FOOD SAFETY EDUCATIONAL SESSION V Food

Defense – Protecting Yourself and Your Customer

Creating Sustainability through Sustainability

How to develop a Food Defense Plan? Katie Odrobina, Produce Food Safety Services,

Wellington, FL

Does FSMA Have Requirements for Recalls and Traceability Programs?










Muscadine ConferenceTHURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 20167:30 AM - REGISTRATION OPEN5:00 PM Riverview Concourse Exhibitor and Poster Set-Up


12:45 PM - SE REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS4:45 PM Review other conference agendas for





8:00 AM - SE REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS4:30 PM Review other conference agendas for


12:00 -1:30 PM LUNCH in the Trade Show (Lunch provided for pre-registered four day and Friday only attendees)



SATURDAY JANUARY 9, 20168:00 AM AWARDS BREAKFAST - Ticketed Event


9:00 -2:30 PM TRADE SHOW OPEN

12:00 -1:30 PM LUNCH in the Trade Show (Lunch provided for pre-registered four day and Saturday only attendees)

1:30 PM MUSCADINE EDUCATION SESSION I Moderator: Patrick Conner, University of

Georgia, Tifton, GA

1:30 PM Business meeting of the Georgia Muscadine Association

2:00 PM New Technology Can Encourage Diversification of Grape Production in the SE

Dr. Elina Coneva, Auburn University, Auburn, AL. [email protected]

2:20 PM Development of a Clean Plant Program for Muscadines

Dr. Bill Cline, North Carolina State University, Castle Hayne, NC. [email protected]

2:40 PM Growing and Marketing Muscadines Joseph Post, V.P. of Sales, Post Winery, Altus,

AR. [email protected]

3:40 PM BREAK

4:00 PM Developing Post-harvest Storage Protocol for Fresh-market Muscadines

Dr. Renee Threlfall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR. [email protected]

4:20 PM Pinpointing Pigments for Muscadine Juice Stability Using Old and New Species Crosses

Dr. Penelope Perkins-Veazie, North Carolina State University, Kannapolis, NC.

[email protected]

4:40 PM Value-added Products From Muscadine Grapes

Dr. Liwei Gu, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. [email protected]

5:00 PM ADJOURN








Organic ConferenceTHURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 20167:30 AM - REGISTRATION OPEN5:00 PM Riverview Concourse Exhibitor and Poster Set-Up







ORGANIC EDUCATIONAL SESSION I Season Extension to Expand Markets Moderator – Amber Arrington, Rabun County

Extension, Clayton, GA

8:15 AM Season Extension Ideas for the Mountains to the Coast Dr. Tim Coolong, The University of Georgia, Tifton, GA.

9:00 AM Winter Brassicas in High Tunnels Dr. Suzi O’Connell, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA.

9:30 AM BREAK

9:45 AM High Tunnels for Expanding Organic Strawberry Seasons Dr. Sanjun Gu, North Carolina A&T University, Greensboro, NC.

10:30 AM Shade Cloth for Season Extension of Bell Peppers in the Coastal Plain Dr. Juan Carlos Diaz, The University of Georgia, Tifton, GA.

11:00 AM Panel: Q&A

11:30 AM ADJOURN

LUNCH

ORGANIC EDUCATIONAL SESSION II The Big Challenge - Weed Management!

Moderator: Chris Tyson, Tattnall County Extension, Reidsville, GA

1:30 PM A Practical Approach to Integrated Organic Weed Management Dr. Mark Williams, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.

2:15 PM Managing Weeds from the Farmers

Perspective Daniel Parson, Farmer Oxford College Farm, Oxford, GA.

3:00 PM Insects and weeds: Surprising Interactions

to Help You Reduce Your Weed Pressure Dr. Jason Schmidt, The University of Georgia, Tifton, GA.

3:45 PM Panel: Q&A

4:30 PM ADJOURN












Peach ConferenceTHURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 20167:30 AM - REGISTRATION OPEN5:00 PM Riverview Concourse Exhibitor and Poster Set-Up







9:00 AM - PEACH EDUCATIONAL SESSION I12:00 PM Moderator: Jeff Cook, UGA Extension, Taylor

and Peach Counties, Peach Area Agent, Butler, GA

9:00AM A Soil Health Component: Potassium Distribution and Availability

Dr. Virgil Quisenberry, Clemson University, Clemson SC

9:30 AM Glufosinate: A Non-selective Postemergence Herbicide Alternative to Paraquat and Glyphosate Mr. Wayne Mitchem, NCSU, Mills River, NC

10:00 AM Scale- what seems to be working or not? Dr. Dan Horton, UGA, Athens, GA

10:30 AM Beneficial Nematodes Are Effective Control Agents for Peachtree Borers

Dr. David Shapiro, USDA-ARS, Byron, GA

11:00 AM Brown Rot and Scab Management Update Dr. Phil Brannen, UGA, Athens, GA

11:30 AM Surface Discoloration of Peaches - Causes and Cures Dr. Kevin Day, UC Cooperative Extension Tulare County, Tulare, CA

1:00 PM - PEACH EDUCATIONAL SESSION II4:30 PM Moderator - Greg Henderson, Edgefield County Extension, Clemson University, Edgefield, SC

1:00 PM Update on Irrigation Techonologies and Scheduling Mr. Vance Hiers, President of United Irrigation Supply, Inc. Quitman, GA

1:30 PM Lessons Learned by Citrus Growers Transitioning into Peach Production Kelly Morgan - University of Florida Irrigation and Fertigation

2:00 PM Development of a Sub-Tropical Peach Industry in Florida Jose Chaparro - University of Florida Peach Breeding and Genetics Program

2:30 PM The Best Flamin’ Fury Peach Varieties Paul Friday

3:00 PM California Varieties Update General Manager Dave Wilson Nursery, Hickman, CA

3:30 PM Pathogens of Peach: Virus identification in the field and laboratory Deborah Groth-Helms, Director of Testing Services, Agdia Incorporated

4:00 PM National Peach Council Update Kay Rentzel – National Peach Council Director

4:30 PM Business Meeting Kay Rentzel- National Peach Council Director

4:45 PM - WELCOME RECEPTION in Trade Show Area 6:15 PM (Open to all registered attendees)





Peach ConferenceSATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 20168:00 AM AWARDS BREAKFAST - Ticketed Event




PEACH EDUCATIONAL SESSION III Moderator: Andy Rollins, Upstate Commercial

Fruit & Vegetable Agent, Clemson University, Spartanburg, SC

2:00 PM Flowering and Fruiting in Peach David Lockwood, UT

2:30 PM Symptoms of root-feeding weevil injury can mimic phony peach symptoms Ted Cottrell, Dan Horton, Mike Hotchkiss and Chuck Reilly - USDA, UGA,

3:00 PM Pedestrian Orchards for the 21st Century: integrating vigor, tree form and light interception Dr. Kevin Day, UC Cooperative Extension Tulare County, Tulare, CA

3:30 PM Marketing Trends Mr. Duane Meyers, Produce Sales Manager Kroger, Mcdonough, Georgia

4:00 PM Wrap Up and Discussion All activities at the Savannah International

Trade & Convention Center (SITCC) unless otherwise noted.


2:30 PM TRADE SHOW CLOSES










Roadside MarketsTHURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 20167:30 AM - REGISTRATION OPEN5:00 PM Riverview Concourse Exhibitor and Poster Set-Up








ROADSIDE MARKETS EDUCATIONAL SESSION

Moderators: Brandon Ashley, Georgia Farm Bureau, [email protected],

Chalmers Mikell, South Carolina Farm Bureau, [email protected]

1:30 PM Welcome Chalmers Mikell, South Carolina Farm Bureau Brandon Ashley, Georgia Farm Bureau

1:45 PM South Carolina Rebecca McArthur, McArthur Farms Blenheim, SC

2:15 PM Transition of Jibb’s Vineyard Howard James Jibb’s Vineyards Byromville, GA

2:45 PM What's a NAP? ‐ Keeping Agritourism Farms and Direct Markets on Country Roads"

Martha Glass, National Agritourism Professionals Association, Cary, NC

3:15 PM Georgia Agritourism Association Update

3:45 PM Wrap up and Adjourn to other Educational Sessions






additional education sessions


2:30 PM TRADE SHOW CLOSES










Strawberry ConferenceTHURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 20167:30 AM - REGISTRATION OPEN5:00 PM Riverview Concourse Exhibitor and Poster Set-Up

STRAWBERRY EDUCATIONAL SESSION I

8:00 AM How a New Cultivar is Born Kim Lewers, USDA-ARS, Beltsville, MD

8:30 AM Local Foods Ellen Polishuk, Potomac Vegetable Farms, Purcellville, VA

9:30 AM Insect management recommendations in a post SWD world Hannah Burrack, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

10:00 AM BREAK

10:30 AM Is Strawberry Clipper Management Necessary in Annual Strawberries? Doug McPhie, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

11:00 AM Is it Possible to Use Biological Control Liette Lambert, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, St Martine, Quebec

11:30 AM Tigchelaar Berry Farms Grower Profile Jeff Tigchelaar, Tigchelaar Berry Farms, Vineland, Ontario

12:15 – 2:00 PM Lunch and NASGA Annual Meeting

2:00 PM Using Apogee for Better Strawberry Production David Handley, University of Maine, Monmouth, ME

2:30 PM Washington Farms Grower Profile John Washington, Washington Farms, Watkinsville, GA

3:00 PM Managing Anthracnose in Strawberries Barbara Smith, USDA-ARS, Poplarville, Mississippi

3:30 PM Labor Management - Ellen Polishuk, Potomac Vegetable Farms, Purcellville, VA

4:30 PM Why strawberry growers benefit from knowing their location-specific fungicide resistance profile Guido Schnabel, Clemson University, Clemson, SC









STRAWBERRY EDUCATIONAL SESSION II

9:00 – 10:00 AM Enhancing Product Safety – At the Farm and At the Market Judy Harrison, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA

10:00–10:30 AM Impact of Sustainable Soil Management Practices on Strawberry Production Amanda McWhirt, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC



Strawberry Conference10:30 AM Virus Update

Pam Fisher, Ministry of Agriculture, Simcoe, Ontario

11:00 AM Lunch and Trade Show

2:00 PM Strawberry Fertility and Tissue Sampling in Annual Hill Culture Powell Smith, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

2:30 PM Control of Insects and Mites in Plasticulture Strawberry Production Powell Smith, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

3:00 PM The Strawberry Advisory System as a Tool for Fungicide Resistance Management Natalia Peres, University of FL, Winauma, FL

3:30 PM Polyoxin D, a promising new product for gray mold control of strawberry” Authors: Madeline Dowling and Guido Schnabel, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

4:00 PM Evaluating Enhanced Soil Solarization as an option for pre-plant fumigation Jayesh Samtani, VA Tech, Virginia Beach, VA

4:30 PM Are you discouraged with weed control in your plasticulture strawberries? Katie Jennings, , North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC








Vegetable ConferenceTHURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 20167:30 AM - REGISTRATION OPEN5:00 PM Riverview Concourse Exhibitor and Poster Set-Up







8:00 AM - VEGETABLE EDUCATION SESSION I9:15 AM Pesticide and Pest Management UPDATE Moderator: Scott Carlson, UGA Cooperative

Extension Tift County, Tifton, GA

8:00 AM Insecticide Update and Insect Research in Vegetables

Alton (Stormy) Sparks, Professor, The University of Georgia, Tifton, GA

8:25 AM Fungicide Update for Vegetables Bhabesh Dutta, Assistant Professor

The University of Georgia, Tifton, GA

8:50 AM New Herbicide Chemistries Stanley Culpepper, Professor The University of Georgia, Tifton, GA

9:15 AM BREAK

9:30 AM - VEGETABLE EDUCATION SESSION II11:00 AM New Regulatory Issues: Methyl Bromide

Alternatives, Pesticide Updates and Pollinator Protection

Moderator: Billy Griffin, UGA Cooperative Extension, Tattnall County, Reidsville, GA

9:30 Loss of one fumigant system but improving activity of other systems for 2016 Stanley Culpepper; The University of Georgia, Professor, Tifton, GA

9:55-10:40 Updates from EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs (pesticides, pollinator protection, and more) Richard Keigwin, Director of Pesticide Re-evaluation Division, US EPA, Washington, DC

10:40-11:00 Sweet Potato quarantine update and proposed pesticide certification challenges for Georgia Tommy Gray, Georgia Department of Agriculture


1:30 PM - VEGETABLE EDUCATION SESSION III 2:40 PM Emerging Vegetable Crops for South

Georgia Moderator: Tucker Price, UGA Cooperative Extension, Cook County, Adel, GA

1:30 Production Considerations for New Vegetable Crops Timothy Coolong, Associate Professor The University of Georgia, Tifton, GA

2:00 PM Brussels Sprouts- Experiences in South Georgia Justin Sheally, Echols County Cooperative Extension, County ANR Agent, Statenville, GA

2:10 PM Marketing and Economic Considerations for New Crops Ensendugue (Greg) Fonsah, Professor The University of Georgia, Tifton, GA

3:00 PM - VEGETABLE EDUCATION SESSION IV4:00 PM Addressing Weed Management Challenges

in Vegetables Moderator: Justin Shealey, UGA Cooperative Extension, Echols County, Statenville, GA



Vegetable Conference3:00 While residual herbicides work well on

weeds they can restrict the next crop you can plant Timothy Grey, Professor The University of Georgia, Tifton, GA

3:25 Weed management update for beans, cucurbits, cole crops, greens and fruiting vegetables Stanley Culpepper, Professor The University of Georgia, Tifton, GA

4:30 END FOR DAY





9:00 AM - VEGETABLE EDUCATION SESSION V10:30 PM WATERMELON CONFERENCE (see page 25)

10:30 BREAK

9:00–10:30 AM VEGETABLE EDUCATION SESSION VI SWEET POTATO CONFERENCE

Moderator: Eddie Beasley, UGA Cooperative Extension, Berrien County, Nashville, GA

9:00 Harvesting and Postharvest Handling of Sweet potatoes Stephen Meyers, Assistant Professor Mississippi State University, Pontotoc, MS

9:30 Postharvest Disease Management of Sweetpotatoes Christopher Clark, Professor Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

10:00 Integrated Pest Management of Sweetpotato Insects in the SE U.S. Tara Smith, Regional Director: NE Region LSU Ag. Center, Louisianna University, Winnsboro, LA


2:00–3:10 PM VEGETABLE EDUCATION SESSION VII VIDALIA ONION CONFERENCE

(see page 24)

2:00 -3:00 PM VEGETABLE EDUCATION SESSION VII: COLE CROPS & GREENS

Moderator: Jeremy Kichler, UGA Cooperative Extension, Colquitt County, Moultrie, GA

2:00 Variety Trial Updates Timothy Coolong, Association Professor The University of Georgia, Tifton, GA

2:20 Insect Management for Cole Crops Alton (Stormy) Sparks, Professor The University of Georgia, Tifton,GA

2:40 Bacterial Disease Management in Cole Crops Bhabesh Dutta,Assistant Professor The University of Georgia, Tifton, GA

4:30 END OF CONFERENCE








Vidalia Onion ConferenceTHURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 20167:30 AM - REGISTRATION OPEN5:00 PM Riverview Concourse Exhibitor and Poster Set-Up







8:00 AM - VEGETABLE EDUCATION SESSION I9:15 AM Pesticide and Pest Management UPDATE (see page 22)



(see page 22)



Georgia (see page 22)


in Vegetables (see page 22)



9:00 AM - VEGETABLE EDUCATION SESSION V10:30 PM Watermelon Conference (see page 25) 9:00–10:30 AM VEGETABLE EDUCATION SESSION VI

Sweet Potato Conference (see page 23)


2:00–3:10 PM VEGETABLE EDUCATION SESSION VII VIDALIA ONION CONFERENCE

Moderator: Jason Edenfield, UGA Cooperative Extension, Toombs County, Lyons, GA

2:0 Update on Bacterial Diseases of Onion Ron Gitaitis, Professor The University of Georgia, Tifton, GA

2:20 Soil Fertility and Sulfur in Onion David Kissel, Professor The University of Georgia, Athens, GA

2:40 Developments in Flavor Chemistry Daniel Jackson & Cliff Riner, Research Professional and Area Onion Agent, The University of Georgia Agricultural and Environmental Services Lab, The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service Athens, GA; Reidsville, GA


(see page 23)









THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 20167:30 AM - REGISTRATION OPEN5:00 PM Riverview Concourse Exhibitor and Poster Set-Up







8:00 AM - VEGETABLE EDUCATION SESSION I9:15 AM Pesticide and Pest Management UPDATE (see page 22)



(see page 22)



Georgia (see page 22)


in Vegetables (see page 22)



9:00 AM - VEGETABLE EDUCATION SESSION V10:30 PM WATERMELON CONFERENCE Session Moderator: Justin Lanier, UGA

Cooperative Extension, Crisp County, Cordele, GA

9:00 Managing Bacterial Diseases in Watermelon Bhabesh Dutta, Assistant Professor The University of Georgia, Tifton, Ga

9:15 Managing Phytophthora in Watermelon Pingsheng Ji, Association Professor The University of Georgia, Tifton, Ga

9:40 Downy Mildew Updates for Cucurbits Lina Quesada-Ocampo, Assistant Professor North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

10:05 Advances in Watermelon Breeding Cecilia McGregor, Associate Professor The University of Georgia, Athens, GA

9:00–10:30 AM VEGETABLE EDUCATION SESSION VI Sweet Potato Conference

(see page 23)


2:00–3:10 PM VEGETABLE EDUCATION SESSION VII Vidalia Onion Conference

(see page 24)


(see page 23)







Watermelon Conference



Wine ConferenceTHURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 20167:30 AM - REGISTRATION OPEN5:00 PM Riverview Concourse Exhibitor and Poster Set-Up




2:00 PM - GEORGIA WINE PRODUCERS 5:00 PM 2016 ANNUAL MEETING SITCC




WINE EDUCATION SESSION I

8:00 -9:00 AM Hybrid and Vinifera Wine Making in the South East Eric Seifarth, Crane Creek Vineyards Young Harris, GA

9:00-10:00AM Food Safety in the Winery Natalie Adan, Director of Food Safety, Georgia

Dept of Agriculture


WINE EDUCATION SESSION II

1:30-2:30PM What the Small Business Development Center can do to help both New and Established Vineyards and Wineries

Todd Anduze, Director Small Business Development Center, University of West Georgia

2:30-3:30PM How to use Social Media to market your Winery and Wine

Rick Sigman, Small Business Development Center, Social Media Specialist

3:30-4:30PM Muscadine Wine Making in the South East Joseph Post, Post Vineyards, Arkansas

6:30-7:30PM Georgia Wine Producers Reception Membership & Invitation Only Event

Westin Hotel Harbor Ball Room B



WINE EDUCATION SESSION III

9:00 -11:00 AM Hybrid and Vinifera Grape Growing in the South East Fritz Westover, Viticulturist Houston, Texas

1:30-4:30 PM Muscadine Conference Education Sessions (see page 15)







Register online: www.gfvga.org | Mail: PO Box 2945, LaGrange, GA 30241Phone: 1-877-994-3842 | Fax: (706) 883-8215

Name: ____________________________________________ Title: __________________________________________

Company: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________ City: _____________________State: _____ Zip: _________

Phone: ___________________ Fax: ________________ Email: ____________________________________________

Please note any accessibility or special needs you may have: ______________________________________________________

Please identify your PRIMARY Commodity affiliation to be shown on your name badge. Please check one only.

Blackberry/ Raspberry Education Peach Supplier Vidalia Onion Organic Blueberry Muscadine Strawberry Vegetable Watermelon Wine Grape

Written cancellations must be received by December 31, 2015. A $25 processing/handling fee will be assessed on all refunds. Refunds will not be processed until after the conference. After January 1, 2016 there will be no refunds. Registration, attendance or participation in the SE Regional Conference constitutes an agreement by the registrant to GFVGA’s use and distribution (now and in the future) of the registrant’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, and audiotapes of such events and activities.

American Express Discover Visa MasterCard Check TOTAL $ ___________________

Credit Card # _______________________________________________ CCV Code: ________________ Exp. Date: __________

If the credit card billing address is different than the contact address above, please provide the full credit card billing address here:

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________Make checks payable to:Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA)

CONTACT INFORMATION

BUSINESS INFORMATION

REGISTRATION

PAYMENT METHOD

SAVANNAH INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTER • SAVANNAH, GEORGIAwww.seregionalconference.com • 1-877-994-3842

Early Bird Late Registration On-Site Registration (Postmark by 12/11/15) (12/12/15 - 1/5/16) (1/7/16 - 1/9/16)FULL 4 DAY REGISTRATION NO MEALS AVAILABLE All Educational Sessions, Trade Show, $155.00 $195.00 $195.00Fri./Sat. Lunches, Fri./Sat. Receptions,Sunday activities

ONE DAY REGISTRATION ONLYThursday - Educational Sessions $ 65.00 $ 85.00 $85.00

Friday - Educational Sessions, Trade Show, Fri. Lunch, Fri. Reception $ 95.00 $115.00 $115.00

Saturday - Educational Sessions, Trade Show, Sat. Lunch, Sat. Reception $95.00 $115.00 $115.00

Trade Show Only - admission to Trade Show only $25.00 $35.00 $35.00

ADDITIONAL EVENTS *Must be an SE Regional Conference Attendee to Register for additional events

Awards Breakfast – Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 - $30To Register for the NASGA Annual Meeting and farm tour please see our online registration form at www.seregionalconference.comTo Register for the Georgia Wine Producers Annual meeting please see our online registration form at www.seregionalconference.com

2016REGISTRATION FEES

FOUR DAY REGISTRATION: The most economical way to enjoy the conference and all the activities. The FOUR DAY REGISTRATION is also available for your spouse. This fee includes any SE Regional Educational Session, admission to the Trade Show, both Friday and Saturday night receptions and the Sunday morning Continental Roundtable. Friday and Saturday luncheon is also included for all pre-registered attendees.

All FOUR DAY REGISTRATION attendees will receive a special gift of appreciation at registration. Early Bird postmarked on or before 12/11/2015 - $155; postmarked after 12/11/2015 - $195. Online registration closes 1/5/2016. On-site registration available 1/7/16 - 1/9/16.

ONE DAY ONLY - Activities covered under ONE DAY registrations include:

THURSDAY - Any educational session on Thursday afternoon - $65/$85

FRIDAY - Any educational session on Friday, admission to the Trade Show and the Friday night reception. Lunch included for pre-registered attendees - $95/$115

SATURDAY - Any educational session on Saturday, admission to the Trade Show and the Saturday night reception. Lunch included for pre-registered attendees - $95/$115

TRADE SHOW ONLY - Only interested in walking the Trade Show floor and visiting with exhibitors? Admission is $25.00 per person on or before 12/11/15; $35.00 per person after 12/11/15.

CANCELLATION POLICY - Written cancellations must be received by December 31, 2015. A $25 processing/handling fee will be assessed on all refunds. Refunds will not be processed until after the conference. After January 1, 2016 there will be no refunds.

For questions or more information, please contact:

GA Fruit & Vegetable Growers AssociationToll Free - 877-99GFVGA

FAX - 706-883-8215email - [email protected]

www.gfvga.org

GA Peach CouncilPhone - 478-837-5227

email - [email protected] www.gapeaches.org

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REGISTRATION FEESFOUR DAY REGISTRATION: The most economical way to enjoy the conference and all the activities. The FOUR DAY REGISTRATION is also available to the spouse. This fee in-cludes any SE Regional Educational Session, admission to the Trade Show, both Friday and Saturday night receptions, and the Sunday morning Continental Roundtable. Friday and Saturday luncheon is also included for all pre-registered attendees.

All FOUR DAY REGISTRATION attendees will receive a special gift of appreciation at registration. Early Bird postmark before 12/16 - $135; after 12/16 - $165.

ONE DAY ONLY - Activities covered under ONE DAY registrations include:

THURSDAY - Any educational session on Thursday afternoon - $45/$70

FRIDAY - Any educational session on Friday, admis-sion to Trade Show, and Friday night reception. Lunch included for pre-registered attendees - $80/$100

SATURDAY - Any educational session on Saturday, admission to the Trade Show, and the Saturday night reception. Lunch included for pre-registered attend-ees - $80/$100

Fees quoted are postmarked before 12/16 or after 12/16.

TRADE SHOW ONLY - Only interested in walking the Trade Show floor and visiting with exhibitors? Admission is $15.00 per person before 12/16; $25.00 after 12/16.

CANCELLATION POLICY - Written cancellations must be received by December 31, 2011. A $20 processing/handling fee will be assessed on all refunds. Refunds will not be pro-cessed until after the conference. After January 1, 2012 there will be no refunds.

For questions or more information, please contact:

GA Fruit & Vegetable Growers AssociationToll Free - 877-99GFVGA

FAX - 706-883-8215email - [email protected]

www.gfvga.org

GA Peach CouncilPhone - 478-955-0139FAX - 706-883-8215email - [email protected]

Lodging AccommodationsThe hotels listed below have a block of rooms reserved for people attending this four day conference. Rooms are limited, so call as soon as possible. Please identify yourself as attending the Fruit and Vegetable Conferences when making your reservation to receive the rates listed below. Saturday evening reception and the Sunday morning activities will be held at the Westin Savannah Harbor, the host hotel.

Westin Savannah Harbor • One Resort Drive1-800-228-3000 $138/night (+$9.50 resort fee)

The Hyatt Regency • Two West Bay Street 800-233-1234 $137/night

Double Tree Hotel • 411 West Bay Street 800-222-TREE (8733) $120/night

Hilton Garden Hotel • 321 West Bay Street 877-245-8854 $120/night

Savannah International Trade and Convention CenterThe Trade Show, all Educational Sessions, the Friday night Reception and all other day time events will be held in the Savannah Interna-tional Trade and Convention Center located across the Savannah River on Hutchinson Island. (The Saturday morning Awards Break-fast and Saturday night Reception will be held at the Westin Savannah Harbor.) A water shuttle is provided from the Hyatt Regency to the Convention Center. A land shuttle is provided from Hyatt, Double-Tree and Hilton to the Convention Center.

Four PointsSheraton

DoubletreeHOTEL

HiltonGarden Inn

2012 SE Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference

Can't Make A Session?There are so many great educational sessions available and you don't have to miss any of them! All Educational Sessions of the 2012 SE Regional Conference will be audiotaped and synchro-nized with supporting slides to create a multimedia DVD-ROM and online experience. The SE Regional Conference has teamed up with Bluesky Broadcasting to offer a DVD-ROM with the audio of the educational session in synch with the power point presentation given. You can listen to the presenter and watch the presentation at the same time! Cost of DVD is $79 for pre-order.

SOLD OUT

Register online: www.gfvga.org | Mail: PO Box 2945, LaGrange, GA 30241Phone: 1-877-994-3842 | Fax: (706) 883-8215

Name: ____________________________________________ Title: __________________________________________

Company: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________ City: _____________________State: _____ Zip: _________

Phone: ___________________ Fax: ________________ Email: ____________________________________________

Please note any accessibility or special needs you may have: ______________________________________________________

Please identify your PRIMARY Commodity affiliation to be shown on your name badge. Please check one only.

Blackberry/ Raspberry Education Peach Supplier Vidalia Onion Organic Blueberry Muscadine Strawberry Vegetable Watermelon Wine Grape

Written cancellations must be received by December 31, 2015. A $25 processing/handling fee will be assessed on all refunds. Refunds will not be processed until after the conference. After January 1, 2016 there will be no refunds. Registration, attendance or participation in the SE Regional Conference constitutes an agreement by the registrant to GFVGA’s use and distribution (now and in the future) of the registrant’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, and audiotapes of such events and activities.

American Express Discover Visa MasterCard Check TOTAL $ ___________________

Credit Card # _______________________________________________ CCV Code: ________________ Exp. Date: __________

If the credit card billing address is different than the contact address above, please provide the full credit card billing address here:

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________Make checks payable to:Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA)

CONTACT INFORMATION

BUSINESS INFORMATION

REGISTRATION

PAYMENT METHOD

SAVANNAH INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTER • SAVANNAH, GEORGIAwww.seregionalconference.com • 1-877-994-3842

Early Bird Late Registration On-Site Registration (Postmark by 12/11/15) (12/12/15 - 1/5/16) (1/7/16 - 1/9/16)FULL 4 DAY REGISTRATION NO MEALS AVAILABLE All Educational Sessions, Trade Show, $155.00 $195.00 $195.00Fri./Sat. Lunches, Fri./Sat. Receptions,Sunday activities

ONE DAY REGISTRATION ONLYThursday - Educational Sessions $ 65.00 $ 85.00 $85.00

Friday - Educational Sessions, Trade Show, Fri. Lunch, Fri. Reception $ 95.00 $115.00 $115.00

Saturday - Educational Sessions, Trade Show, Sat. Lunch, Sat. Reception $95.00 $115.00 $115.00

Trade Show Only - admission to Trade Show only $25.00 $35.00 $35.00

ADDITIONAL EVENTS *Must be an SE Regional Conference Attendee to Register for additional events

Awards Breakfast – Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 - $30To Register for the NASGA Annual Meeting and farm tour please see our online registration form at www.seregionalconference.comTo Register for the Georgia Wine Producers Annual meeting please see our online registration form at www.seregionalconference.com

2016


Are you A member of the GeorGiA fruit & VeGetAble Growers AssociAtion?

whAt we Do for the inDustryThe GFVGA provides programs and services to our membership designed to increase production efficiencies, provide educational opportunities, promote new markets, monitor legislation, encourage applied research and improve communications among GFVGA members and industry suppliers.

the mission1) To provide a viable and united voice to represent the fruit

and vegetable industry in Georgia.

2) To encourage efficient production, packing, handling, storing, and processing of fruit and vegetables.

3) To develop marketing and promotional programs to increase public awareness of the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables and to encourage consumption of more Georgia products.

4) To support applied research that benefits the industry.

serVe. In recent years the need for third party food safety certifications of farms and packing facilities has become increasingly important. To serve the members of GFVGA, Georgia Good Agricultural Practices Food Safety Program (GA GAPP) was created in 2001. In an effort to more clearly state the program’s mission and more efficiently communicate its primary purpose, the program has since been rebranded as Produce Food Safety Services (PFSS).

PFSS now offers clients with economically affordable options for developing all aspects of a customized food safety program. Examples include SOPs, logs, risk assessments, HACCP plans and microbiological plans as well as mock audits and audit escorts. GFVGA members now receive a discount on any services received from PFSS.

speAk.In 2011, GFVGA received the Produce Advocate of the Year Award from the United Fresh Produce Association for our work in magnifying the voices of our members and the produce industry.

The primary goal of GFVGA legislative involvement is to have a voice in the decision making process for our industry. As such, the GFVGA maintains an aggressive program to represent growers in Atlanta and in Washington and the association diligently works to keep members informed of upcoming legislative actions affecting the industry.

We're advocating for you on:

Since the GFVGA was organized in 1996, association members, officers, directors and staff have represented fruit and vegetable growers with testimony at congressional hearings, capitol visits and committee meetings.

promote.Product promotion is a priority for the association. Supported by member sponsorships, the GFVGA marketing program is working hard to help market and promote Georgia produce. GFVGA participates in shows such as PMA, United Fresh, and SE Produce Council. In 2015, the GFVGA launched a consumer outreach blog, called Produce Bites, to further the association's mission to increase fruit and vegetable consumption, and serve the best interests of the produce industry and the growers. The blog includes recipes, nutritional information and production information. We also serve as an ally for growers facing changes in their market, helping create marketing programs to reinstate trust in our growers’ product.

communicAte. Whether it is through the quarterly GFVGA Update Newsletter, the annual Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference, member updates, research projects or other means, the Association strives to provide information to increase member’s knowledge and profits.

your focus is proDuce. our focus is you.

Become a part of the team that advocates daily for the produce industry.

Join in our efforts for the 2016 year.

HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER? • JOIN NOW for a year, or prepay for 2 years and receive a discount. Visit the GFVGA Kiosk at the entrance of the 2016 SE Regional Tradeshow for more

information. • Visit www.gfvga.org/membership to join online. • Call our office 877-994-3842.

-FOOD SAFETY CONSULTATION -EDUCATION

-VOICE OF THE INDUSTRY-PROMOTION AND MARKETING

Farm Bill Legislation

Immigration Reform

Nutrition Standards

Pesticide Issues

Food Labeling

Food Safety Legislation


usDA speciAlty crop committee listeninG sessionthursDAy, JAnuAry 7, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

You are invited to share your ideas on the specialty crop industry with members of USDA’s Specialty Crop Committee. This committee is charged by USDA with the responsibility of studying and reporting on the scope and effectiveness of research, extension and economics programs affecting the specialty crop industry. The committee has members from across the country representing universities, growers associations and industry.

This is a drop-in session, where we invite you to stop in and take the opportunity to comment on how to

improve the efficiency, productivity, and profitability of specialty crop production and to identify ways to improve competitiveness through research, extension and economics programs affecting the specialty crop industry. The committee will be interested in hearing about all aspects of the industry – enhancing quality and shelf-life, development of new crop protection tools, preventing foreign invasive pests and diseases, marketing strategies, and food safety. Your thoughts and ideas will help formulate recommendations from the Specialty Crop Committee to USDA.

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