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FEBRUARY 13-15, 2018Indianapolis Marriott East Hotel

Indianapolis, IN

2018 Indiana Horticultural

Congress & Trade Showwww.inhortcongress.org

Presented by

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►Silent AuctionA silent auction will be held to benefit the Fruit Research and Extension Fund and the Vegetable Extension and Research Fund. In addition to raising funds to help support these programs, the Silent Auction is a great opportunity for attendees to pick up useful, interesting and sometimes unusual items.

If you would like to donate an item, please call Tristand Tucker at 812-201-8796.

►Hort Congress Social HourWe hope you will join us for the Hort Congress Social Hour. Enjoy the company of fellow growers, exhibitors and guests in an informal setting at the conclusion of educational sessions on Wednesday, February 14 at 5 pm. Cash bar and prizes.

►Affiliated OrganizationsAgritourism Conference Hoosier Organic Marketing Education (HOME)Illiana Watermelon Association (IWA)Indiana Farm Marketing Association (IFMA)Indiana Horticultural Society (IHS) Indiana Vegetable Growers Association (IVGA) Indiana Winery and Vineyard Association (IWVA)Raw Products Conference

►QuestionsEmail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Phone: (765) 494-1296Fax: (765) 494-0391Website: www.inhortcongress.org

The annual IHC is sponsored by Indiana horticultural associations, the Purdue University Departments of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Entomology, Botany and Plant Pathology, Food Science, Agriculture Economics, and the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service. Educational sessions are offered to help you improve your business by providing you with advice on production practices, pest and disease management, food safety, market opportunities and new regulatory requirements. Sessions geared to specific interest groups run concurrently. The trade show, featuring over 70 exhibitors, is always popular with growers.

Visit our webpage for more information, registration forms and lodging details www.inhortcongress.org

Peter Hirst, Chair, Indiana Horticultural Congress

►RegistrationIf you have pre-registered or if you are registering on site, please stop by the registration desk to sign in and pick up your registration packet. Name tags must be worn to all sessions.The registration desk will be open: Tuesday, 7:30am – 6pm. Wednesday, 7am – 5pm. Thursday, 8am –12pm.

►Trade ShowThe Trade Show features a wide range of exhibitors including vendors of seed, agricultural equipment, plant protection materials and general supplies. We encourage you to visit the exhibits.

The Trade Show will be open: Tuesday 12pm - 6:45pm. Wednesday 9am - 6:30pm. Thursday 8am - 2pm.

Welcome to the 2018 Indiana Horticultural Congress & Trade Show

2018Indiana Horticultural

Congress & Trade Show

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Private Applicator Recertification Program (PARP)A Private Applicator Recertification Program (PARP) is being offered for those who currently have Private Applicator permits and need recertification. A person with a Private Applicator license must attend at least three recertification programs in five years in order to maintain certification. A maximum of two recertification programs per year can be credited toward recertification. There are two recertification sessions during the Hort Congress (Wednesday and Thursday afternoons). Individuals could receive two recertification program credits at the congress.

In order to receive your recertification credit you must:• Attend 60 minutes equivalent of qualifying presentations indicated by **PARP** in the program

(sessions vary from 20 to 60 minutes).• Make sure you collect vouchers at the end of the presentations.Then:• Attend the PARP recertification session on Wednesday, February 14 at 4:30 pm or Thursday, February 15 at 3:30pm.• At the conclusion of either of these 60 minute sessions, present the vouchers from the previous sessions you

attended to the Purdue Cooperative Extension Educator in charge of the session. You will need your private applicators license number. There is a $10 fee for receiving PARP credit.

Make sure to bring:**PARP** VouchersCash or check for $10.00 feePrivate applicator license number

CCH Credits

We will also offer Continuing Certification Hours (CCHs) for licensed commercial applicators in Category 1, RT, 14. Please ask at the registration desk for a complete list of sessions, their times and locations.

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#IHC2018Social Media

Contest

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PARP Qualifying Sessionsindicated in Program with **PARP**

Tuesday, February 13, 2018 11:25am Pest Management Rick Foster Indianapolis Ballroom

Salon A-B1:15pm Disease Management in Orchards Janna Beckerman Indianapolis Ballroom

Salon A-B1:35pm Using the Tree Fruit Spray Guide Rick Foster Indianapolis Ballroom

Salon A-B2:00pm Sprayer Systems for Sweet Corn Rick Foster Grand Ballroom Salon 52:30pm What We’re Learning About

PollinatorsJohn Ternest Grand Ballroom Salon 5

3:45pm Insect and Mite Management Laura Ingwell Grand Ballroom Salon 6-8

Wednesday, February 14, 20188:30am Welcome and Introduction and the

Phytophthora Blight Situation in Indiana

Dan Egel Grand Ballroom Salon 5

9:00am Phytophthora Management for Winter Squash, Cucumber and Peppers

Mary Hausbeck Grand Ballroom Salon 5

10:15am Phytophthora Management in Pumpkins

Mohammad Babadoost Grand Ballroom Salon 5

10:30am Fruit Insect Update Rick Foster Indianapolis Ballroom Salon A-B

11:00am Integrated Phytophthora Blight Management Using Biofumigation and Reduced Tillage- What We Know So Far

Justin O’Dea Grand Ballroom Salon 5

11:00am Persistent Disease Problems Janna Beckerman Indianapolis Ballroom Salon A-B

1:00pm Bioproducts- What Are They and How Can They Help My Plants?

Dan Egel, Lori Hoagland, Matt Kleinhenz

Grand Ballroom Salon 5

2:00pm Bacteria Disease Update Mary Hausbeck, Dan Egel Grand Ballroom Salon 1-33:00pm Whole Farm Weed Control Jason Roth, and Grower

PanelGrand Ballroom Salon 1-3

Thursday, February 15, 20189:00am Pesticide Drift- Dealing with Off-

Target Pesticide DriftBruce Bordelon, Joe Becovitz, Todd Janzen, Steve Smith, Paul Langrebe


1:30pm Mating Disruption for Control of Clearwing Borers in Peach and Apple Orchards

Daniel Frank Indianapolis Ballroom Salon A-B

2:30pm Diagnosing Injury From Arthropod Pests of Pome Fruit

Daniel Frank Indianapolis Ballroom Salon A-B

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► Tuesday Morning, February 13, 2018Registration is open 7:30am - 6:00pm | Trade Show is open 12:00pm - 6:45pm

Organic► 9:00Welcome to Hemp Farming in IndianaCissy Bowman, HOME, IFU Hemp Chapter

► 9:15Indiana Hemp Industries Association OverviewJessica Scott, Indiana Hemp Industries Association (INHIA)

► 10:00The Commercialization of Industrial HempGeorge Blankenbaker, Real Hemp LLC

► 10:45Cultivar Trials and Weed Management in Organic Hemp in IndianaKevin Gibson, Purdue University

► 11:15 Natural Fiber Composites for the Auto IndustryGreg Baumbuagh, FlexForm Technologies

► 12:00 Lunch

Indianapolis Ballroom Salon C

Food Safety► 8:30 FSMA Basics for Small-Scale GrowersScott Monroe, Purdue Extension Michael O’Donnell, Purdue University

► 9:20 Update on Farm Food Safety at the Indiana State Department of HealthJoAnna Beck, Indiana State Department of AgricultureJennifer Coleman, Indiana State Department of Agriculture

► 9:50 Prevalence of Listeria Monocytogenes and Salmonella in Retail Grocery Produce EnvironmentsHaley Oliver, Purdue University

► 10:30 Update on Food Safety Efforts from the Indiana State Department of AgricultureJeffery Cummins, Indiana State Department of AgricultureMorgan Gadd, Indiana State Department of Agriculture

► 11:00 Protecting Produce Safety- Water Risks and Tests for Dirty WaterDon Stoeckel, Produce Safety Alliance

Grand Ballroom Salon 1-3

FruitBeginning Apple Growing Workshop ► 9:00Why Get Into This Business?Peter Hirst, Purdue University

► 9:15Getting Started- What Equipment Do You Need and Where to Find itBrian Garwood, Garwood Orchards

► 9:45Start With the End in Mind- How to Market Your FruitTBA

► 10:05 Dwarf Trees? All About Rootstocks Peter Hirst, Purdue University

► 10:25 Coffee break & trade show

► 10:45What Varieties to Plant and Where to Get TreesBrian Garwood, Garwood Orchards ►11:05Pomology 101- A Year in the Life of an Apple TreePeter Hirst, Purdue University

►11:25 **PARP**Pest ManagementRick Foster, Purdue University

► 12:00 Lunch on your own

Indianapolis Ballroom Salon A-B

Greenhouse Production

► 8:30Possibilities for Sole-Source Lighting for Indoor FarmingCary Mitchell, Purdue University ► 9:00 LED Lighting Options for Indoor Hydroponic Lettuce ProductionKrishna Nemali, Purdue University

► 9:45 Plant Propagation for Successful Hydroponic Crop ProductionHye-Ji Kim, Purdue University

► 10:30 Lettuce Production Under NFT and Semi-Deep Water CultureKrishna Nemali, Purdue University ► 11:15 Hydroponic Tomato Production in Soilless SubstratePetrus Langenhoven, Purdue University

► 12:00 Lunch


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► Tuesday Afternoon, February 13, 2018Registration is open 7:30am - 6:00pm | Trade Show is open 12:00pm - 6:45pm

Organic► 1:30Industrial Hemp In Indiana, 2018 Regulatory UpdateRobert Waltz, Indiana Office of the State Chemist ► 2:00Indiana Legislative ReviewJustin Swanson, Bose Public Affairs Group

► 2:30Farmers’ View of Hoosier HempMarty Mahan, Indiana Farmers Union Hemp Chapter ► 3:00Organic Certification of HempJeff Evard, Ecocert ICO

► 3:30The Value of Hemp- A Historic Agricultural Crop in Today’s Modern SocietyChad Wilson, Green Remedy Inc.

► 4:00Hemp in Indiana- Where Do We Go From Here?Jamie Campbell Petty, INHIA

► 4:30 Adjourn

► Time TBARoom at the Table- IFU Hemp Chapter Dinner


Food Safety► 1:30 Postharvest Sanitizers for Fresh Fruit and VegetablesAmanda Deering, Purdue University

► 2:00 Developing a Farm Food Safety Plan WorkshopAmanda Deering, Purdue UniversityScott Monroe, Purdue University ► 4:30 Adjourn


Fruit ► 1:15 **PARP**Disease Management in OrchardsJanna Beckerman, Purdue University

► 1:35 **PARP**Using the Tree Fruit Spray GuideRick Foster, Purdue University

1:55PruningPeter Hirst, Purdue University ► 2:15ThinningPeter Hirst, Purdue University ► 2:35Orchard Management- Harvest and StoragePeter Hirst, Purdue University


► 3:25Beyond Apples- What Else Can You Sell?TBA

► 3:45Top 10 Mistakes Made by Beginner Fruit GrowersPeter Hirst, Purdue UniversityEd Fackler, Gardens Alive

► 4:05Sources of InformationPeter Hirst, Purdue University

► 4:20 Adjourn


Greenhouse Production

► 1:00Aquaponics BasicsHye-Ji Kim, Purdue University ► 1:30Organic Certification of Hydroponic and Aquaponic Crop Production SystemsCissy Bowman, HOME, IFU Hemp Chapter ► 2:00 Poster Presentation- Coffee will be served Growing Vegetables with Fish Boost Your Crop Production with Biostimulants Safe Food Production in AquaponicsBasics of Greenhouse Tomato Production

Growing Hydroponic Strawberries Rootzone Heating of Hydroponic Lettuce Economic Analysis of Indoor Lighting Smartphone Based Apps for Monitoring Plant Tissue Nitrogen Status ► 3:00Evaluating the Market for Hydroponic Produce Ariana Torres, Purdue University

► 3:45 **PARP**Insect and Mite ManagementLaura Ingwell, Purdue University ► 4:30Final RemarksKrishna Nemali, Purdue University


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► Tuesday Afternoon, February 13, 2018Registration is open 7:30am - 6:00pm | Trade Show is open 12:00pm - 6:45pm

Marketing/Agritourism

► 1:30Social Media 101- Let’s Jump on the Bandwagon of Social Media Ariana Torres, Purdue University

► 2:45How Not to Hate Making Staff Schedules- Apps, Time Clock, & Scheduling Program OptionsRuth Ann Roney, Tuttle Orchards

Indianapolis Ballroom Salon 4

Fresh Vegetable

► 1:00Watermelon and Cantaloupe Variety Performance Wenjing Guan, Purdue University

► 1:20 Specialty Cantaloupe Variety Performance Petrus Langenhoven, Purdue University

► 1:40 Sweet Corn and Pumpkin Variety PerformanceLiz Maynard, Purdue University

► 2:00 **PARP**Sprayer Systems for Sweet CornRick Foster, Purdue University

► 2:30 **PARP**What We’re Learning About PollinatorsJohn Ternest, Purdue University


► 3:15 Vegetable Grower Roundtable Discussion


► Tuesday Evening, February 13, 2018

► 4:30 Trade Show Social Liberty Hall Cash Bar and Refreshments available

Join us in the back of trade show! Special Guest Speaker Dennis Todey, USDA Midwest Climate Hub

Located in the Trade ShowA silent auction will be held to benefit the fruit and vegetable extension and research fund. In addition to raising funds to help support these programs, the silent auction is a great opportunity for attendees to pick up useful, interesting and sometimes unusual items. Silent bids will be taken in the trade show from noon on Tuesday through 11am on Thursday. Winners of the bids will be announced at the IHC Luncheon on Thursday (ticket required for the luncheon) and items may be picked up on Thursday afternoon.

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► Wednesday Morning, February 14, 2018Registration is open 7:00am - 5:00pm | Trade Show is open 9:00am - 6:30pm

Organic ►9:30Welcome Cissy Bowman, HOME

►9:45Cooperative Development Dave Gutknecht, Cooperative Grocer Magazine

►10:45Free Services for Cooperative Development Indiana Cooperative Development Center

►11:30 USDA Rural Development Cooperative Grant ProgramMark Beckman, USDA Rural Development

► 12:00 Lunch


Fresh Vegetable

► 8:30 **PARP**Welcome and Introduction and the Phytophthora Blight Situation in IndianaDan Egel, Purdue University ► 9:00 **PARP**Phytophthora Management for Winter Squash, Cucumber and PeppersMary Hausbeck, Michigan State University


► 10:15 **PARP**Phytophthora Management in PumpkinsMohammad Babadoost, University of Illinois

► 11:00 **PARP**Integrated Phytophthora Blight Management Using Biofumigation and Reduced Tillage- What We Know So Far Justin O’Dea, Washington State University

► 11:40Panel Discussion


Fruit► 8:30Welcome and IntroductionsJerry Chandler, Indiana Horticultural Society ► 8:45Purdue 2018- What’s New to be Excited About? Reports from Horticulture, Entomology and Botany and Plant PathologyHazel Wetzstein, Purdue University Stephen Cameron, Purdue University Chris Staiger, Purdue University ► 9:15 Question & Answer Session

► 9:30 Assessing Apple Maturity Peter Hirst, Purdue University

► 10:00 Coffee break & trade show ► 10:30 **PARP** Fruit Insect Update Rick Foster, Purdue University ► 11:00 **PARP**Persistent Disease Problems Janna Beckerman, Purdue University ► 11:30New Apples from the Midwest Apple Improvement Association (MAIA) David Doud, Countyline Orchard

► 12:00 Lunch


Marketing/Agritourism ► 9:00

How to be in Business With the People You Love Without Hating ThemJanna Hoiberg, Purdue Initiative for Family Farms

► 10:45Family Business Success through Effective CommunicationJanna Hoiberg, Purdue Initiative for Family Farms

► 12:00IFMA Meeting


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► Wednesday Morning, February 14, 2018Registration is open 7:00am - 5:00pm | Trade Show is open 9:00am - 6:30pm

Raw Products Moderator, Lee Crownover► 9:00 Welcome, Legislative Update, and Annual Processing Tomato Marketing UpdateSteve Smith, Red Gold, Inc.

► 9:30 Transplanting OptionsDavid Hille, Cabbage, Inc.

► 10:00Health Insurance Options for Small BusinessesFrank Crossland, MJ Insurance Andrew Flittner, MJ Insurance

► 10:30 Coffee break & trade show ► 10:45Labor Option- H2AEligio Larraga, Michigan Farm Bureau

► 11:45 Adjourn

► 12:00 Indiana Raw Products Luncheon- Weed ScienceDr. Ford Baldwin, Retired from University of Arkansas, Practical Weed Consultants, LLC Freedom Hall B (Ticket Required)


Wine Grape ►8:00-9:00 IWVA Business Meeting- Members only ►9:00 Winery Success Story (with tasting)Allen Dossey, Purple Toad Winery

► 10:30 Coffee break and trade show

►11:00Legislative Update and Economic Impact of the Indiana Wine Industry

►11:30Indiana Wine Grape Buffet LuncheonFreedom Hall A (Ticket Required)


► Wednesday Luncheons (tickets required)

Indiana Raw Products Luncheon Moderator Danna Dolliver

Dr. Ford Baldwin, Retired from University of Arkansas, Practical Weed Consultants, LLC Partially sponsored by suppliers from the processing tomato industry

Freedom Hall B 12pm

Indiana Wine Grape Luncheon Freedom Hall A 11:30am

Sponsored by Vintage Indiana

An apple cider contest will again be held in conjunction with the Indiana Horticultural Congress. If you would like to participate, please bring two gallons of cider to the IHC registration desk before noon on Wednesday, February 14th. Judging will take place on Wednesday afternoon. Winners will be announced at the IHC Luncheon on Thursday, and certificates presented to the winners.

CIDER CONTEST

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Wine Grape Luncheon Sponsor

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We thank all our sponsors for making our show possible!

Indiana Raw Products Luncheon Sponsors

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► Wednesday Afternoon, February 14, 2018Registration is open 7:00am - 5:00pm | Trade Show is open 9:00am - 6:30pm

Organic►1:30Indiana Farmers Union FSMA Trainer’s ProgramSherri Dugger, Indiana Farmers Union

►2:15Developing Soil Health for Nutrient Dense Food ProductionChris Sullivan,Indiana’s Farm, Food, and Health Education Specialist

►3:00Report on Extending the Tomato Season- An On-Farm Research ReportKaren Carlisle, Cicero Farm Market Ron Benvenutti, Cicero Farm Market

►3:30 Ecocert Sustainable Cuisine (“ESC”) The Development and Release of Certified Sustainable Cuisine in Indiana and the United States Jessica Ervin, Ecocert ICO Sylvain Roussel, Ecocert ICO Thomas England, Ivy Tech, Dig-IN


Fresh Vegetable

► 1:00 **PARP**Bioproducts- What Are They and How Can They Help My Plants? Dan Egel, Purdue University Lori Hoagland, Purdue University Matt Kleinhenz, Ohio State University


► 3:30Indiana Vegetable Grower Association Annual Membership Meeting


Fruit► 1:30Could Round Barns Make a Comeback? One Grower’s Journey Phil DePalma, Hostetler Farms

► 1:50 Recipe for Success- How to Grow and Retain Your Migrant/Seasonal WorkforceAnnie Poole, Pathstone Corp.

► 2:10 Retail Marketing Methods- Sharing Experiences on What WorksGrower Panel


► 3:30 IHS Business Meeting President Jerry Chandler presiding ► 4:30 Adjourn


Marketing/Agritourism

► 1:30Charting the Next Generation Family BusinessJanna Hoiberg, Purdue Initiative for Family Farms

► 3:00Real Farm Families Talk About Working Together and Surviving- Panel DiscussionBrian Garwood, Garwood Orchards Lucas Dull, Dull’s Tree Farm Bill Kercher, Sunrise Orchard


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Horticultural Congress Social HourJoin us in the Trade Show for drinks and refreshments from 5:00 - 6:30

Connect with growers, suppliers, and extension specialists Play trivia and win prizes! Social media contest winners announced!

► Wednesday Afternoon, February 14, 2018Registration is open 7:00am - 5:00pm | Trade Show is open 9:00am - 6:30pm

Raw ProductsModerator, Janice AcMoody► 2:00 **PARP** Bacteria Disease UpdateMary Hausbeck, Michigan State University Dan Egel, Purdue University

► 3:00 **PARP** Grower Panel- Whole Farm Weed ControlJason Roth, Land O Lakes Chris Eck, Eck Family Farming, Inc.Troy Lievens, Lievens Bros. Farms, Inc.Tom Parker, H&T Parker Farms, LLC

► 4:00 Adjourn


Wine Grape ►1:00 Marketing Events PanelAmanda Crain, Whyte Horse Winery Heather Setser, Patoka Lake Winery Steven Bartels, Patoka Lake Winery Sarah Shadday, Mallow Run Winery ►2:00 Succession Planning/Code RedMaria Marshall, Purdue University

►2:30 Preventing Oxidation in Wine Jill Blume, Purdue University


►4:00 Micro-wholesale PanelJennifer Lutter, Country Heritage Winery John Doty, French Lick Winery


PARP

Grand Ballroom Salon 1-3► 4:30 Recertification SessionPresent vouchers from PARP Sessions at the end of this recertification program to receive your credit. See page 3 for more details

Wine Grape Banquet Indiana Wine Banquet & Hypnotist

Comedy Show with TG’ Rivers

Freedom Hall B6:30-9pm

Sponsored by Indiana State Department of Agriculture (tickets required)

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Wine Grape Banquet Sponsor Indiana State Department of Agriculture

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PSA Grower Training CourseThursday, February 15

9am-5pmGrand Ballroom Salon 1-3

This training is aimed at fruit and vegetable growers andothers who are interested in learning about produce safety,the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) ProduceSafety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety.The course is one way to satisfy the FSMA ProduceSafety Rule training requirement.

Registration: In-state residents $100Out-of-state residents $155

What to Expect at the PSA Grower Training Course:The trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules:• Introduction to Produce Safety• Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training• Soil Amendments• Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use• Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)• Postharvest Handling and Sanitation• How to Develop a Farm Food Safety PlanIn addition to learning about produce safety best practices, key parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rulerequirements are outlined within each module. There will be time for questionsand discussion, so participants should come prepared to share their experiences and produce safety questions.

Benefits of Attending the Course:The course will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. Individuals who participate in this course are expected to gain a basic understanding of:• Microorganisms relevant to produce safety and where they may be found on the farm• How to identify microbial risks, practices that reduce risks, and how to begin implementing produce safety

practices on the farm• Parts of a farm food safety plan and how to begin writing one• Requirements in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how to meet them.After attending the entire course, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Foodand Drug Officials (AFDO) that verifies they have completed the training course. To receive an AFDOcertificate, a participant must be present for the entire training and submit the appropriate paperwork to theirtrainer at the end of the course.

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► Thursday Morning, February 15, 2018Registration is open 8:00am - 12:00pm | Trade Show is open 8:00am - 2:00pm

Organic

► 9:00 Joint Session Pesticide Drift- Dealing With Off-Target Pesticide Damage


Fresh Vegetable

► 9:00 Joint Session Pesticide Drift- Dealing With Off-Target Pesticide DamageGrand Ballroom

Salon 5

Fruit ► 9:00 Joint Session Pesticide Drift- Dealing With Off-Target Pesticide DamageGrand Ballroom

Salon 5

Marketing/Agritourism Planning Event Strategies

►9:00 Professional Event Planning Tips & Tricks for Hosting on Farm Events Rebecca Moreland Green, The Moreland Group

►10:45Corporate Parties to Festivals- Panel Discussion of Indiana Agritourism Operators and What’s Working for Them for On-farm Events Jim Finley, Beasley Orchard Jeff Pierce, Stuckey Farm MarketCindy Dudley, Waterman’s Farm Market


Food Safety

► 9:00-5:00 Produce Safety Alliance Good Agricultural Practices Growers Training This training is aimed at fruit and vegetable growers and others who are interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule training requirement. Additional Cost- Please see registration desk.

Grand Ballroom

Salon 1-3

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► Thursday Morning, February 15, 2018Registration is open 8:00am - 12:00pm | Trade Show is open 8:00am - 2:00pm

Breakout Session Viticulture, Enology & MarketingGrand Ballroom Salon 6-8 Grand Ballroom Salon 5

► 9:00 Enology Getting it Done- Winery Work Order, Quality Systems and Time Management Christian Butzke, Purdue Wine Grape Team


► 10:30 Enology Tasting of Cold Hardy Varieties Jill Blume, Purdue Wine Grape Team

► 11:30 Marketing New Marketing Programs Katie Barnett, Purdue Wine Grape Team

Pesticide Drift- Dealing With Off-Target Pesticide Damage

**PARP**► 9:00 Introduction Bruce Bordelon, Purdue Wine Grape Team ► 9:10 Indiana State Chemist Office Policy for Investigating Drift Complaints Joe Becovitz, Indiana State Chemist Office

► 9:30 Legal Aspects of Drift Damage Todd Janzen, Janzen Ag Law


► 10:30 Red Gold Experiences With Drift Damage Steve Smith, Red Gold and Save Our Crops Coalition ► 11:00 Filing a Claim for Crop Insurance- What You Need to Know Paul Langrebe, Federal Crop Insurance Adjuster

► 11:15 Grower Panel- Sharing Experiences John Doty, French Lick Winery Steve Somermeyer, Somermeyer Farms Bernie Parker, Oliver Winery Michael O’Donnell, Purdue University

► 12:00 Adjourn

Indiana Horticultural Congress Awards Luncheon

Freedom Hall B 12 pm Cider Contest Winners AnnouncedSilent Auction Winners Announced

Special Award Presentations

Sponsored by Indiana State Department of Agriculture

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IHC Luncheon Sponsor Indiana State Department of Agriculture

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► Thursday Afternoon, February 15, 2018Registration is open 8:00am - 12:00pm | Trade Show is open 8:00am - 2:00pm

Marketing/Agritourism ►1:15

Marketing Resources to Promote your Agritourism OperationKimmi Devaney, Indiana Department of Agriculture Mark Newman, Indiana Department of Tourism ►2:00 Agritourism Success Story- What One Indiana Farm Is DoingMatt Lark, Lark Ranch

►2:45 Adjourn


Food Safety

► 9:00-5:00 Produce Safety Alliance Good Agricultural Practices Growers Training This training is aimed at fruit and vegetable growers and others who are interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule training requirement.Additional Cost- Please see registration desk.


Fresh Vegetable

► 1:30 High Tunnel Heating Alternatives Tim Baker, University of Missouri

► 2:30 Supplemental Lighting- Is it Necessary? Krishna Nemali, Purdue University


► 3:05 High Tunnel Melon Varieties Petrus Langenhoven, Purdue University

► 3:25 High Tunnel Cucumber Varieties Wenjing Guan, Purdue University ► 3:45 High Tunnel Tomato VarietiesLiz Maynard, Purdue University


Fruit► 1:30 **PARP**Mating Disruption for Control of Clearwing Borers in Peach and Apple OrchardsDaniel Frank, West Virginia University

► 2:00A Closer Look at What Controls Fruit SizeKhalil Jahed, Purdue University Jay Yang, Purdue University

► 2:30 **PARP**Diagnosing Injury From Arthropod Pests of Pome FruitDaniel Frank, West Virginia University


PARP

Grand Ballroom Salon 4► 3:30 Recertification SessionPresent vouchers from PARP Sessions at the end of this recertification program to receive your credit. See page 3 for more details

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Gold Sponsors


745 Agricultural Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN. 47907

www.safeprodueIN.com. 765-494-0512

Joe Wilson [email protected] www.gowanco.com

ISDA www.in.gov/isda

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Silver SponsorsMaximum Grow Gardening

Justin St. John 140 Frontage Road Lafayette, IN 47905

765-464-6689

Indiana State Department of Agriculture www.in.gov/isda

Walter H. Jelly, Ltd.Chuck Erhart

2564 Branch St. Ste. B6l Middleton, WI 53562

608-831-1405

Bronze SponsorsEcocert ICO

Jessica Ervin201 W. Main St.

Plainfield, IN 46168888-337-8246

George F. Ackerman Company, Inc.Kelly Meyer300 Mill St.

Curtice, OH 43412 419-836-7735

Indiana Irrigation Co, Inc.Mark Torkelson

12 Main St. Onward, IN 46967

574-626-2378

Oxbo International Roger Bell

10605 W 750 N Shipshewana, IN 46565

260-768-3219

Putnam Plastics, Inc.Cheri Millar

255 South Alex Rd.West Carrollton, OH 45449

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Memberships We encourage you to consider membership in the industry organizations.

Hoosier Organic Marketing Education (HOME)Illiana Watermelon Association (IWA)

Indiana Farm Marketing Association (IFMA)Indiana Horticultural Society (IHS)

Indiana Vegetable Growers Association (IVGA)Indiana Winery and Vineyard Association (IWVA)

These organizations provide opportunities for networking among growers and enable growers to speak with a collective voice.

Association Meeting Schedule

Indiana Winery & Vineyard Association Wednesday, 8:00am


Indiana Farm Market AssociationWednesday, noon


Indiana Vegetable Growers AssociationWednesday, 3:30pm


Indiana Horticultural SocietyWednesday, 3:30pm


Special Events/Banquets

Trade Show SocialTuesday, 4:30pm

Liberty Hall

Raw Products LuncheonWednesday, 12:00pm

Freedom Hall B

Indiana Wine Grape Buffet Luncheon Wednesday, 11:30am

Freedom Hall A

Cider Contest Judging Wednesday, 2:00pm

Liberty Hall

Hort Congress Social Hour Wednesday, 5:00pm

Liberty Hall

Indiana Wine Banquet and Awards Ceremony Wednesday, 6:30pm

Freedom Hall B

Indiana Horticultural Congress Luncheon Thursday, 12:00pm

Freedom Hall B

Silent AuctionTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Liberty Hall

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Liberty HallIndiana Horticulture Congress Trade Show

Coffee Break

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Acadian Plant HealthMark Mogin7391 Oakland Hills CtIndianapolis, IN 46236317-385-6471

Booth #14

Ag Nutrition Mike Vargo13670 Brooks School RoadNoblesville, IN 46060317-507-0238

Booth #41

Agrinos, Inc.David Turnipseed6287 Barberry DrAvon, IN 46123812-229-5468

Booth #19

Applacres, Inc.Susan Jones9104 State Road 37Bedford, IN 47421812-279-9721

Booth #40

Biodyne USATravis Baker10617 Majic Port LaneFort Wayne, IN 46725260-609-2949

Booth #74

Brick Packaging CorporationPapillon Erreca2364 TraversefieldTraverse City, MI 49696231-947-4950

Booth #30

Collinwood Grape CompanyShawn Cocita15741 Mandalay AveNewburgh Hts, OH 44110216-451-8697

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Crop Production ServicesJohn Phillips6803 N. Henderson Ford RdMooresville, IN 46158317-831-2559

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Dillman Farm, Inc. Cary Dillman4955 W State Rd 45Bloomington, IN 47403812-825-5525

Booth #69/70

Dubois Agrinovation Inc.Pascale Lefebvre478 Notre-Dame / PO Box 3550St. Remi, QC JOL2LO450-454-3961

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EAGLE Certification GroupJack Hamilton40N Main StreetSuite 1880Dayton, OH 45423937-293-2000

Booth #44

Ecocert ICOJessica Ervin201 West Main StreetPlainfield, IN 46168888-337-8246

Booth #63

Feeding Indiana’s HungryMychaela Brandle8425 Keystone CrossingSuite 220AIndianapolis, IN 46240317-331-7141

Booth #73

FieldWatchBob Walters1972 Camargue DrZionsville, IN 46077317-997-6726

Booth #71

George F. Ackerman Co.Kelly MeyerPO Box 157Curtice, OH 43412419-836-7735

Booth #36/37

Glacier Valley Enterprises, LLCBrian Krusko600 South BlvdBaraboo, WI 53913608-356-2244

Booth #42

GreenStar Cooperative, Inc12093 Lisbon RdP.O. Box 3Greenfield, OH 44422330-533-9588

Booth #33

Harris Moran Seed Co.Ryan Kingma88 W Clear Lake LnWestfield, IN 46074317-900-2955

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HolganixDavid Stark54 Cochester Rd.Glen Mills, PA 19342314-258-1967

Booth #51

Hoosier Farmers Market AssociationChristina McDougall456 N. Merdian Street# 44540Indianapolis, IN 46204317-662-0354

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Hostetler Farms LLCDustin Hostetler2357 E Co Rd 400 SClayton, IN 46118317-281-8273

Booth #21

Indiana AgrAbilitySteve Swain225 South Universtiy St.West Lafayette, IN 47907765-494-5088

Booth #13

Indiana Berry and Plant Co.Keith Norman2811 Michigan RdPlymouth, IN 46563574-780-1089

Booth #35

Indiana Farm BureauChelsea Poe225 S East StreetIndianapolis, IN 46202317-692-7874

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Indiana GrownSuzi SpahrOne North Capitol, Suite 600Indianapolis, IN 46204317-800-1700

Booth #23

Indiana Irrigation Co. Mark Torkelson12 Main StreetOnward, IN 46967574-626-2378

Booth #17

Indiana State Dept of AgricultureMorgan GaddOne North CapitolSuite 600Indianapolis, IN 46204317-407-5940

Booth #26

Indiana State Dept of HealthLaura Hormuth2 N. Merdian St.Indianapolis, IN 46204317-234-3498

Booth #29

Indiana Vegetable Growers AssociationJohn Young5028 E Landersdale RoadMooresville, IN 46158317-752-0559

Booth #76

Maximum Grow GardeningJustin St.John6117 E Washington StIndianapolis, IN 46219

Booth #4

McDonnall Harvester & Parts, Inc.Ben Puehler12710 State Route 109Delta, OH 43515419-822-3600

Booth #61

Midwest BioAg, Inc.Caitlin Roberts918 Deming Way, Suite 200Madison, WI 53717 Booth #18

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Siegers Seed CompanyJason Williamson13031 Reflections Dr.Holland, MI 49424616-786-4999

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Society of St. AndrewWilliam Leach3383 Sweet Hollow RdBig Island, VA 24526800-333-4597

Booth #5

Southern Indiana Chemical, Inc.Pete Slowik358 East 900 NorthWashington, IN 47501812-890-3908

Booth #41

Stokes SeedsKen Wagner13265 Howe RoadFishers, IN 46038317-409-3445

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The Gowan CompanyJoe Wilson7153 Zimmerman RoadSt. Paris, OH 43072937-622-8020

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USDA-Midwest Climate HubCharlene Felkley1015 N University BldAmes, IA 50011515-294-0136

Booth #72

USDA-NRCSKris Vance6013 Lakeside Blvd.Indianapolis, IN 46278317-295-5822 Booth #65/66

USDA-RMA Jennifer Dammerman3500 Wabash AveSpring Field, IL 62711 Booth # 67

Miller Chemical & Fertilizer LLCJim ShannonPO Box 333Hanover, PA 17331717-632-8921

Booth #64

Monte Packaging Co.Mitch Mammina3752 Riverside Rd.Riverside, MI 49084269-849-1722 Booth #45

MPI Label SystemsJohn Holley825 Central AveUniversity Park, IL 60484708-534-5112

Booth #9/10 Nourse Farms, Inc.Anne Kowaleck41 River RoadSouth Deerfield, MA 01373413-665-2658

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OXBO InternationalRoger Bell10605 W 750 NShipshewana, IN 46565260-768-3219

Booth #77

PathStone Corp.Annie Poole1917 W RoyaleMuncie, IN 47304765-286-2162 Booth #68

Putnam Plastics Inc.Cheri Miller255 South Alex RoadWest Carrollton, OH 45449937-866-6261 Booth #78

Power Solutions Plus-BCSDavid Mussard8268 E 700 S RdSt Anne, IL 60964815-427-8133

Booth #49/50

Rimol Greenhouse SystemsMatt Connell40 Londonerry LakeHookseh, NH 03106603-629-9004 Booth #11

Rincon Vitova InsectariesKyra RinconPO Box, 1555Vemtura, CA 93001800-248-2847

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Rispens Seeds, Inc.Derrill KregelPO Box 310Beecher, IL 60401708-946-6560

Booth #48

Rockford Package and SupplyMary Stockreef1080 Vitality Dr. NorthwestComstock Park, MI 49321800-444-7225

Booth #2

Rupp Seeds, Inc.Barry Rupp17919 Co Rd BWauseon, OH 43567419-337-1841

Booth #79

Safe Produce IndianaAmanda Deering745 Agriculture Mall DriveWest Lafayette, IN 47907765-494-0512

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Scott LaboratoriesCarly Shepherd1480 Cader LanePetaluma, CA 94955707-765-6666

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SeedwayKevin Hosey7250 Ruggles Ferry PkKnoxville, TN 37924865-548-7333

Booth #27

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Vandenberg BulbDavid Tice4315 Oakgrove Rd,Howell, MI 48855

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Walter H Jelly, LtdKaren Fischer-Kordela2564 Branch St.Ste. B6Middleton, WI 53562608-831-1405 Booth #22

Westfall Company, Inc.Alan Westfall124 Workman CourtEureka, MT 63025 636-938-3113

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Ford BaldwinFord Baldwin served as a weed scientist with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service from 1974 to 2001. During that time he conducted extensive applied research trials in rice, soybeans, cotton and wheat, and developed weed management recommendations and educational programs for farmers. Since January 2002, Baldwin has been a partner in Practical Weed Consultants with his wife, Tomilea.

Mohammad BabadoostMohammad Babadoost completed his Ph.D. in plant pathology at North Carolina State University. In 1999, he joined the faculty of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he is now a Professor of Plant Pathology and Extension Specialist. Mohammad conducts research and extension programs on the biology and management of vegetable and fruit crops diseases, and teaches Plant Disease Diagnosis and Management. His research focuses on problem-solving in pathology of commercial vegetable and fruit crops production, especially on cucurbits, pepper, tomato, basil, horseradish, and apple.

Roy BallardRoy Ballard has been the Purdue Extension Educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources for Hancock County for the past 8 years. Roy is dedicated to assisting small farm owners who desire to diversify their existing operations with new enterprises and new marketing systems and with beginning farmers seeking ways to keep their acreage productive, profitable and personally rewarding. His extension career has made many contributions across Indiana and he is currently evaluating community needs for a Food Hub to serve farmers and consumers in Hancock and adjacent counties. Roy is a strong proponent of the concept of extension and the continued need to provide timely, unbiased information based in research to farmers and others to allow them to make the very best decisions for their farm and their community.

Katie Barnett Katie Barnett is the Purdue Wine and Grape Marketing Extension Specialist. As the Marketing Extension Specialist, Katie is responsible for the overall promotion of the Indiana wine and grape industry. She manages all social media accounts, develops new marketing tactics, hosts educational wine tastings and talks, and helps new wineries cultivate marketing, business and financial plans. In addition, Katie is the project leader for the Vintage Indiana Wine Festival held each June in downtown Indianapolis.

Gregg Baumbaugh Gregg Baumbaugh joined FlexForm Technologies as CEO in August 2003. In this capacity, he leads the company’s management team, directs all strategic and growth initiatives. FlexForm began producing natural fiber composite materials in its Elkhart Indiana in 1999. FlexForm expanded its operations in 2014 by acquiring two operations in South Korea. FlexForm is the leading producer of natural fiber composite materials used in the automotive and office furniture industries. In the time Gregg has been with FlexForm, Gregg has introduced a cost based, profit driven management program to balance growth objectives with cost associated with this business.Prior to joining FlexForm Gregg served as the Chief Financial Officer then President of Rapid Design Service, Inc., (RDS). RDS was a venture capital owned, industry leader of technical staffing, design & engineering services to multinational companies. Primarily servicing the automotive industry RDS had over 3,500 employees in 9 countries with revenues in excess of $225 million. Upon divestiture of automotive engineering business Gregg was appointed President of remaining business. Gregg led the company through the spin off and sale of its various divisions. From 1993 through 1999 Gregg served as vice president, chief financial officer of Harlan Labs, an Indianapolis, Indiana privately

owned pharmaceutical supply / life science company with 22 production facilities in the U.S. and 17 facilities throughout Europe, Israel and Mexico. Responsible for the accounting management of nine affiliated companies with operations ranging from real estate development to cellular phone centers to bagel manufacturing. Total sales of all operations were in excess of $140 million.Gregg has a BS degree in accounting from Indiana University and was a CPA with KPMG prior to joining the private sector.

Joanna Beck Joanna Beck is a Food Safety Farm Consultant for Southern Indiana. She joined the Food Program at the Indiana State Department of Health in 2014 as part of the Produce Safety Initiative.

Mark Beckman Mark Beckman is the USDA Rural Development Business Programs Southern District Director. He has worked in this position since March of 2006 and works with commercial lenders, community and economic development professionals, and other service providers to expand access to capital for rural businesses and rural development projects that facilitate job creation and economic growth opportunities.

Janna BeckermanJanna Beckerman is an associate professor of Plant Pathology at Purdue University. Her extension and research activities are related to disease management of landscape ornamentals, nursery and greenhouse crops, and fruit crops.

Joseph Becovitz Pesticide Program Specialist, Office of Indiana State Chemist

Ron BenvenuttiCicero Farm Market was born out of the love of gardening, enjoying wonderful fresh picked garden vegetables and the pure enjoyment of sharing with family and friends. They grow a large selection of chemically free vegetables, greens, herbs, plants and flowers.

George BlankenbakerGeorge Blankenbaker is an entrepreneur and investor leading companies involved in Agriculture, Food and Food Distribution and is the Chairman and CEO of Stevia Corp which wholly owns Real Hemp and is a partner in several companies including Evo Hemp, the largest hemp foods brand focussed on US grown hemp with distribution in over 3,000 stores, Sunrise Genetics, a leading cannabis genetics research company that is developing an industrial hemp breeding program, and Blue Circle Development which produces clones, provides farm management services and operates an industrial hemp research farm in Colorado. George is the Vice President and Director of the US Hemp Round Table representing nearly two dozen firms across the US at each link of the hemp supply and sales chain and boasts the ex officio membership of all the industry’s major grassroots organizations. He is also the Director of the Indiana Hemp Industry Association and was co-chair of the research committee of the Kentucky Hemp Industry Council. In 2002 Mr. Blankenbaker became involved in large scale commercial agriculture working with the Agri-Food Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) to provide strategically important food supplies to Singapore and now operates farms in seven countries. Prior to that he Co-wrote and Co-presented a successful bid for the U.S. Navy Subsistence Prime Vendor (SPV) Contract valued at USD 197 million covering three zones of Japan, Singapore, and Diego Garcia. In 1998 he was a co-founder of the first broad-line foodservice distribution company in Singapore which was also the first to be both ISO 9000 and HACCP certified.

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Jamie Campbell PettyJamie Campbell Petty built her career as a successful litigation paralegal that continued to evolve over 20 years, while also volunteering in various service roles to support youth, as well as her own military community. Jamie now resides on a small, but ever-expanding farm in rural Indiana, where she and her husband are learning to depend upon smaller living systems.Jamie’s lifelong appreciation for agriculture shows in her countless victories for industrial hemp in Indiana and nationally. Coupled with her desire to serve, Jamie founded the Indiana Hemp Industries Association (INHIA) in 2014 and assembled a strong team of volunteers. Through tireless effort, she successfully lobbied for Indiana’s hemp legislation, and continues to support efforts to remove unnecessary barriers for Hoosier farmers. Jamie has fostered partnerships with Midwest agriculture leaders, while building out the HIA chapter platform that interconnects businesses, organizations and community outreach.

Karen Carlisle Cicero Farm Market was born out of the love of gardening, enjoying wonderful fresh picked garden vegetables and the pure enjoyment of sharing with family and friends. They grow a large selection of chemically free vegetables, greens, herbs, plants and flowers.

Jennifer ColemanJennifer Coleman is a Food Safety Farm Consultant for Northern Indiana with a degree in Natural Sciences from University of Pittsburgh. She joined the Food Program at the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) in January of 2013 as part of the Produce Safety Initiative. Prior to joining ISDH, she worked as an Environmental Health Specialist for the Wells County Health Department for 7 years inspecting retail food establishments, public pools, tattoo/piercing facilities, and investigating environmental and housing complaints, animal bites, and cases of childhood lead poisoning.

Amanda Crain Amanda Crain is one of four owners of Whyte Horse Winery. The winery has been in business for 11 yrs, they took over the winery a little over a year ago. They also own 10 acres of vineyards with 7 different varieties of grapes that have been planted on their golf course in Logansport.

Frank Crossland Frank Crossland joined the MJ Insurance team in 1974 as employee benefits consultant and quickly grew to become one of the agency’s top performers. His track record for growth and leadership continued throughout his career where he managed the employee benefits department for his first 30 years at MJ and was also named an agency principal. Now, Frank focuses on consulting group clients on cost-saving benefit solutions and managing employee benefit risk exposure. Frank works with his clients to understand their unique business objectives and designs innovative strategies in alignment with the company’s corporate goals. He has a broad base of specialties including employee benefit plan design, plan funding arrangements, insurance trust management, wellness and health care clinic development and integration. At MJ, Frank and his team work to provide value and unparalleled service to all of their clients, a longstanding value that continues today.

Jeff CumminsDirector of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, collaborates with state agencies and industry groups to ensure that the legislative agenda for the Indiana State Department of Agriculture will advance interests of Indiana agriculture. His background in policy, outreach, and advocacy make him an asset to Indiana fruit and vegetable growers.

Jill BlumeJill Blume is the enology specialist in the Department of Food Science at Purdue University. She is responsible for enhancing the quality of Indiana wines through workshops, sensory evaluations and laboratory analyses. Jill is executive director of the Indy International Wine Competition and assistant instructor for FS591 Commercial Grape & Wine Production and FS470 Wine Appreciation, voted Best Class at Purdue. She manages the enology laboratory and pilot winery and is a wine judge at several competitions each year.

Bruce BordelonBruce Bordelon is a Professor in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Purdue University. He is the State Extension Specialist for grapes and small fruit. He co-teaches courses in Fruit Production, Commercial Grape and Wine Production. He also delivers guest lectures in several other courses. His applied research program addresses concerns of the state and region with emphasis on cultivar selection and vineyard management practices to improve sustainability and fruit quality. He is coordinating editor for the Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide.

Cissy Bowman Cissy Bowman is a semi-retired organic farmer who owns Center Valley Organic Farm, on 6 acres in Hendricks County, IN. Using organic methods, she started one of the first CSA’s in Indiana over 20 years ago and operated it until 2002 when she became a full-time USDA Accredited Organic Certifying Agent. She now works as a consultant in organic certification and uses the farm to do research and as a teaching tool to help others. Analena Bruce Analena Bruce is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the School of Public Health at Indiana University Bloomington. Her training is in sociology and research is focused on the human dimensions of sustainable food system development.

Alex ButlerAn Extension Associate for the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Alex Butler is interested in Agribusiness Management and Marketing, as well as, Horticultural and Livestock Enterprises with specific emphasis on Finance. He received his B.S. in Agricultural Economics and is now pursuing his M.S. in Agricultural Economics with the University. Alex works closely with Dr. Tim Woods and the MarketReady Program offering producers the technical assistance needed for many aspects of their business. Christian ButzkeChristian Butzke is the enology professor for the Purdue Wine Grape Team that serves the Midwest’s vintners and winegrowers. He is past president of the American Society for Enology and Viticulture, a former award-winning professional winemaker, and chairman of the Indy International, the largest independent and scientifically organized wine competition in the United States. He teaches Food Science 470 “Wine Appreciation” to around 300 Purdue students every semester. Visit www.indianaquality.org

Stephen CameronStephen Cameron took over as Department Head of Purdue Entomology in August 2016. A specialist in insect genetics, his research principally involves examining insect genomic evolution to understand patterns of diversity and to develop genetic diagnostic methods for pest insects. He is a graduate of the University of Queensland (Australia, 2001) and has previously been on faculty at the Australian National Insect Collection (2007-2011) and the Queensland University of Technology (2011-2016).

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Amanda DeeringAmanda Deering is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Food Science at Purdue University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology and master’s degree in plant biology from Central Michigan University. She completed her doctorate at Purdue University in food microbiology and food safety specializing in fresh produce food safety. Her research focuses on examining the internalization of human pathogenic bacteria in plants, as well as routes of contamination that can contribute to plants harboring pathogenic bacteria. Amanda also works closely with industry to develop and test novel sanitization treatments that can be used for fresh produce. As part of her Extension program, she works directly with fruit and vegetable growers to address food safety issues on the farm, in particular postharvest processing of fruit and vegetables and good agricultural practices.

Kimmi DevaneyKimmi Devaney is the agricultural marketing and industry development manager for the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. In this role, she manages various livestock and agritourism initiatives and programs. Kimmi grew up on her family’s third-generation farm in Washington State and graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor’s degree in animal sciences in 2010.

Allen Dossey Allen Dossey is the owner and Head Winemaker of Purple Toad Winery, Paducah Kentucky.The winery idea originated in 2008 with a visit to Napa Valley on a family vacation. In 2009, after a lot of research, I planted my original grapevines of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Riesling. We managed our grapes and sold the fruit to the local winemakers for the first nine years. In 2008 we applied for our winery license and opened the winery on July 1st 2009. We started with 10 different wines and now have 37 different wines. We have won over 400 awards in the past 8 years including the 2017 Indy International Winemaker of the Year. We have grown from a startup to being Kentucky’s largest winery. We currently sell our wines in Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee and Ohio.

John Doty John Doty is owner, winemaker, distiller, retired banker and farmer.He is the owner of French Lick Winery and has been there for 22 years.

Cindy Dudley Cindy Dudley has worked at Waterman’s Family Farm since 2013. She is responsible for landscaping throughout the season as well as training, scheduling and supervising those who offer narration on the hayrides to the pumpkin patch that are offered during the fall harvest festival. Cindy is also responsible for scheduling and implementing events for large groups such as corporations who visit our farm. Cindy’s wisdom and kind demeanor are attributes that enable her to provide excellent service to our customers.

Sherri Dugger Sherri Dugger, the Indiana Farmers Union’s media and outreach director, resides on a small farm in Morristown, Indiana, with her husband, Randy, and their dogs, Adelle and Sadie, a tribe of farm cats, seven goats, two alpacas, 32 chickens, and thousands of honeybees. At Dugger Family Farm (duggerfamilyfarm.com), the Duggers run an animal rescue, as well as a farm store, where they sell Indiana-made and sustainably raised products. They also grow their own food and produce specialty jams under their Kick Out The Jams label. Sherri has served as an editor for The Indianapolis Star newspaper, Indianapolis Monthly magazine, and Farm Indiana, as well as a freelance writer for dozens of local, national, and international magazines. She also has written and edited several specialty publications and books, including a local food cookbook,

“Hoosier Harvest,” and a hardcover anniversary book, titled “175 Years of Brown County.” Dugger also edits a local food website and information source, Hoosier Locavore, which can be found at hoosierlocavore.com. Dugger serves on the Indiana Agriculture Advisory Council and the National Agriculture Advisory Council for the Humane Society of the United States. She is a certified farmers market manager, a board member for Hoosier Harvest Market, the only farmer-owned online food hub in Indiana, and a member of Hoosier Young Farmers Coalition.

Lucas Dull Lucas Dull graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Agricultural Engineering. After working for a brief time as a manufacturing engineer, he and his wife returned to the farm to join the operation. They started a fall agritourism business to compliment the choose and cut Christmas tree business that was already established.

Dan Egel Daniel S. Egel conducts statewide vegetable disease research and extension programs at Purdue University. Current efforts include management of Fusarium wilt of watermelon with fungicides and host resistance, the use of biological control for management of bacterial spot of tomato and the production of healthy tomato plants in high tunnels. Extension publications include the Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers, an annual 7-state publication of varietal, fertility and pest management information for which Dr. Egel is lead author. Dr. Egel received his B.S. degree in Botany from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, his M.S. degree in Forestry from Purdue University and his Ph.D degree in plant pathology from the University of Florida. Dan is in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, but is based out of the Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center in Vincennes, Indiana. Thomas EnglandChef Thom England is a professional chef, food writer, educator and mentor, and has shared his expertise with both aspiring and seasoned chefs for over 20 years. Born and raised in northern Indiana, Chef England trained in New York at the Culinary Institute of America. He is an ACF Certified Executive Chef (CEC) and Certified Foodservice Educator (CFSE). As a Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) he is also well versed in the production and pairing of alcohol, running and consulting for wineries. Chef England currently serves as program coordinator at the Ivy Tech Hospitality and Culinary Arts program in Indianapolis, and is active in the community as a local foods activist as co-founder and president of Dig IN - a non-profit with the mission of promoting Indiana foods, beverages, and agriculture. Author home: Carmel, Indiana (Indianapolis area).

Jeff EvardJeff Evard has worked in organics since 1999 as an organic producer as well as a Certification Officer and Inspector under the USDA National Organic Program with Ecocert ICO LLC. Jeff currently serves on the Deans Advisory Council for the Purdue University College of Agriculture. He received degrees in Agronomy and Horticulture from Purdue in 1996.

Jim FinleyJim Finley, a lifelong Hoosier, is the Agritourism Manager at Beasley’s Orchard. He was born and raised in Fort Wayne and moved to Indianapolis after graduating from IU’s Kelly School of Business, in 2015. Jim also heads up event planning for Beasley’s, which includes five large annual public events, as well as private weddings and parties throughout the year. Jim enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, and new experiences.

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Mary HausbeckMary Hausbeck’s responsibilities reflect Michigan’s diversity and currently include asparagus, snap bean, broccoli, carrot, celery, cucurbits (cucumber, melon, pumpkin, squash), onion, pepper, tomato, greenhouse vegetable transplants, ginseng and hop. She is also involved in floriculture crops, with emphasis on poinsettia, geranium, cut flowers, bedding plants, and herbaceous potted plants. Although her laboratory is involved in a wide variety of research projects reflective of her broad commodity responsibility, her overall goal is to reduce Michigan growers’ reliance on fungicides through novel and integrated management strategies and enhanced knowledge of pathogen etiology and epidemiology.

Peter HirstPeter Hirst is a professor in the Dept. of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Purdue. As the state tree fruit specialist, Peter has interests in a broad spectrum of areas related to tree fruit research and extension with specific research interests in flowering and fruit size in apple. Janna HoibergJanna Hoiberg is a renowned international speaker, workshop facilitator, family business coach, and author who has personally led thousands of business owners to success and inspired thousands more during the course of her 35-year business career. A gifted teacher and stirring presenter, Janna ignites audiences, readers, and company principals with her proven strategies to elevate communication, sales, leadership, management, and team building. Janna will help your family business walk the path they have never walked before. That path is different for every family and every business. The decisions, timing, processses and desired end result take careful planning and execution the ensure the end result you want.

Laura IngwellLaura Ingwell is a Postdoctoral researcher at Purdue University examining biological control strategies in high tunnel production of tomatoes and cucumbers. She received her PhD in February 2014 from the University of Idaho where she worked with Dr. Nilsa Bosque-Perez examining interactions among the wheat-Barley yellow dwarf virus-Rhopalosiphum padi pathosystem. Khalil JahedKhalil Jahed is a PhD student at Purdue working with Peter Hirst. He worked with Peter Hirst on examining the process of pollination and pollen tubes growth rate down the style in apple for his master degree and graduated in May 2015. He was rehired as a PhD student and is working on apple tree growth modeling. He is from Kabul, Afghanistan and will return to a university position in Kabul upon his degree completion. Todd J. Janzen Todd J. Janzen is an attorney and founder of Janzen Agricultural Law LLC, a law firm dedicated to serving the needs of farmers, ag technology providers, and agribusinesses. Todd also serves as the Administrator for the Ag Data Transparent project, a national effort to bring transparency to contracts between farmers and technology providers. Todd grew up on a grain and livestock farm in Kansas. Todd is former chair of the American Bar Association’s Agricultural Management Committee and the Indiana State Bar Association’s Ag Law Section. Todd serves as general counsel to the Indiana Dairy Producers. Todd publishes a nationally recognized ag law and technology blog, the Janzen Ag Law Blog (www.aglaw.us/janzenaglaw).

Rick FosterRick Foster is an Extension Entomologist and Professor in the Department of Entomology. Dr. Foster has responsibilities for extension and applied research related to arthropod pests of fruits and vegetables. He is the author of numerous research and extension publications related to managing pests of fruits and vegetables and is co-editor of the book, Vegetable Insect Management. Dr. Foster served as the Indiana Sustainable Agriculture coordinator from 2003-2007 and currently serves as Purdue University Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Coordinator.

Morgan GaddMorgan Gadd is the Food Safety Outreach Coordinator at the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. Through Safe Produce Indiana, she promotes opportunities for Indiana produce growers and consumers to learn about the Food Safety Modernization Act and how it will help Indiana agriculturalists to continue providing a safe, affordable, abundant food supply.

Brian GarwoodBrian Garwood is a 6th generation family farmer and enjoys farming with his brother and cousin. He is a 1986 graduate of Purdue University, BS Horticulture Production. Retail, Ag entertainment, wholesale packers, shippers, growers of 500 acres of produce, vegetables and fruits of all kinds.

Kevin GibsonKevin Gibson’s research is focused on the development of weed management systems that increase the competitive ability of crops, reduce the need for herbicide inputs, and provide sustainable weed control in agronomic and vegetable crops. He is currently assessing alternative control strategies such as cover crops and intercropping to limit seed rain and reduce the need for herbicide use in vegetable crops. Dr. Gibson is also interested in the distribution, abundance, and management of native and invasive plants. His lab is studying the population dynamics of wild rice in Indiana and the impacts of invasive plants on forest communities. Most recently he is part of the Purdue Hemp Project team whose goal is to provide research-based information to the public (from general interest, to farmers, entrepreneurs, and investors) about what is needed to produce industrial hemp and develop a viable industry in Indiana and throughout the Midwest.

Dave Gutknecht Dave Gutknecht has made a career of education and writing and networking among food cooperatives, beginning in the 1970s. He has been editor of Cooperative Grocer, a U.S.-Canadian trade magazine, since its founding in 1985 (archives available online at grocer.coop under “Magazine”). An additional project was coauthoring in 2015 a study, “Twin Cities Cooperative Local Food System”, available at www.cdsus.coop/reports He is a native of Minnesota and presently lives in Minneapolis.

Wenjing Guan Wenjing Guan, Clinical Engagement Assistant Professor, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Purdue UniversitySouthwest Purdue Agricultural Center. Steve Hallett Steve Hallett is a professor of Horticulture involved in the development of the new student farm at Purdue and the sustainable food and farming degree program. Dr. Hallett’s degrees include Lancaster University UK, previous appointments at McGill University, Montreal, Canada and University of Queensland, Australia. He is interested in developing the resilience of farming systems by trying to develop low input local farms and training the next generation of small farm entrepreneurs.

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Petrus Langenhoven Petrus Langenhoven is located at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN where he has been a Horticulture and Hydroponics Crops Specialist since March 2015. Prior to this, he has dedicated his career to the development of Sub-Saharan Africa’s specialty crops sector. Langenhoven has core expertise in agronomic research and development of agricultural production related technologies such as water management, soil fertility, plant nutrition, crop scheduling, and greenhouse production. He has extensive expertise in applied on-farm research and development, outreach and extension, agribusiness development and the implementation of sustainable farming models. Presently he is addressing the growing needs of field and greenhouse vegetables, and mint producers in Indiana. Langenhoven is developing an innovative research and extension program that will have a demonstrated impact on commercial vegetable and mint crop production.

Paul LangrebeIndependent Crop Insurance Adjuster, currently working under contract with American Farm Bureau Insurance Services.

Matt Lark Matt Lark graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Marketing in 1987 and Valparaiso University with a JD in 1990. He has farmed since he was a small boy with family and started with agritourism in 2002. Presently he has a Lark Ranch in Loogootee and Greenfield.

Eligio Larraga Eligio Larraga began work June 15, 2015, as a program sales and field representative for MFB’s new H-2A Labor Pilot Program, begun last year to help alleviate Michigan’s farm worker shortage. Larraga earned his bachelor’s degree in agronomy and animal science at the Tecnologico de Valles in Valles, Mexico, while working on his uncle’s diversified farming operation. He moved to Charleston, S.C. in 1994, learned English, launched his own landscape company and earned American citizenship. His language skills, agricultural experience and education—coupled with strong interpersonal skills and entrepreneurial mindset—will serve him well in his new position. Larraga lives in Haslett with his wife and their three daughters.

Jennifer LutterJennifer Lutter grew up in farming family in the LaOtto Community. After graduating high school, she married Jeremy Lutter in 1997. She worked in the banking Industry while also assisting Jeremy in farming full time until 2000 when they purchased a 12 acre Blueberry Farm. In 2001, their son Brian came into our lives. They then decided to expand the Blueberry Farm for Jennifer to run while staying home with Brian. While continuing to assist with the farm, running the U-Pick blueberry farm, she also kept all the books for the farm. Their love for produce and specialty crops like red raspberries, blueberries, melons, sweet corn, and grapes brought them to 2011 when they opened Country Heritage Winery. She now works full time at the winery acting as Co-owner with her husband Jeremy. She oversees much of the day to day operations and works as a bookkeeper.

Daniel Frank Daniel L. Frank is an entomology extension specialist and assistant professor with West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. Daniel received his B.S. in biology from Utah State University, M.S. in entomology from the University of Florida, and Ph.D in entomology from Virginia Tech. Daniel’s areas of interest and expertise include integrated pest management and plant-insect interactions. In his current position he conducts applied research and provides leadership for developing, implementing, and evaluating statewide educational/informational programs in entomology that include pest identification, integrated pest management, pesticide safety and education, and arthropod management and control programs. In addition, he teaches several classes within WVU’s Division of Plant and Soil Sciences.

Bill Kercher 5th Generation at Kercher’s Sunrise Orchards in Goshen, IN. Grow Apples, Sweet Corn, Squash, Cabbage, Hard Squash and Pumpkins.

Hye-Ji Kim Hye-Ji Kim is an Assistant Professor of Sustainable Horticulture Crop Production in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Purdue University. Dr. Kim is interested in maximizing crop productivity and quality in hydroponics, aquaponics, and soilless production systems through reduction and optimization of resource inputs such as water, nutrients (particularly nitrogen and phosphorus), and energy, while minimizing environmental impacts. Her research focuses on sustainable water/nutrient/energy management, water/nutrient/energy use efficiency enhancement through improved cultural practices, and horticulture crop physiology. She has a BS in Horticultural Science from Korea University, S. Korea, a M.S. in Biological Production Sciences from Shizuoka University, Japan, and a Ph.D. in Horticulture from Pennsylvania State University. Before coming to Purdue, she was a Research Associate at Cornell University and Assistant Professor of Sustainable Ornamental Crop Production at University of Hawaii at Manoa. Dr. Kim also teaches Plant Propagation and Plant Responses to the Environment courses at Purdue University and has trained numerous students on hydroponics/aquaponics crop propagation and production. She received HLA Kohl’s Early Career Teacher Award in 2016 and 2017.

Matthew Kleinhenz Matthew Kleinhenz is a Professor and Extension Vegetable Specialist in the Dept. of Horticulture and Crop Science at The Ohio State University. He is based at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in Wooster, OH. Vegetable production involves many tools and methods and a wide set of knowledge and skill, partly because production challenges are complex and require multiple partial solutions (i.e., a holistic approach). Matt uses his training as a horticulturalist and crop physiologist, knowledge, and role as an investigator and teacher in helping to create and growers to use improved tools and methods. These tools and methods usually involve establishing and maintaining productive combinations of crop, crop variety, and growing environment.

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Maria MarshallMaria Marshall is Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University and Director of the Purdue Initiative for Family Firms. Dr. Maria Marshall has a nationally and internationally recognized integrated Extension, research, and teaching program focused on small and family business development. Her program focus is to increase the viability and sustainability of small and family businesses as they develop and mature through their life cycles. Her research provides relevant information and publications to entrepreneurs, family business owners, and policy makers.

Liz MaynardLiz Maynard serves as an Extension Specialist for Commercial Vegetable Crops in the Dept. of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Purdue. Liz spends most of her time developing educational programs and conducting applied research in vegetable production. Her office is located in Valparaiso, IN.

Cary Mitchell Cary Mitchell is a Professor in the Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture at Purdue University specializing in controlled-environment production of specialty crops. His emphasis is on saving energy and closing loops for resource-intensive production practices to enhance the profitability, productivity, and sustainability of controlled-environment crop production. Dr. Mitchell has a long history of working with NASA space life science research programs, especially those associated with self-sustaining bioregenerative life-support systems. Dr. Mitchell’s lab has worked extensively with light-emitting diodes as sources of supplemental or sole-source lighting as part of controlled-environment growth systems and has pioneered intracanopy and close-canopy targeted smart lighting systems that save considerable electrical energy compared with traditional lighting systems. Dr. Mitchell is Purdue’s representative to the NCERA-101 committee on Controlled Environment Technology and Use and seeks to help controlled-environment agriculture become a profitable growth industry.

Scott MonroeScott Monroe is a native of Sullivan County, Indiana where he still resides. Scott is the sixth generation in his family to be involved in vegetable production and spent most of his youth working in his family’s watermelon fields. Scott attended both Vincennes and Purdue Universities, earning degrees in Agriculture, Horticultural Science, and Plant Pathology. Since graduation, Scott has worked in various capacities, including self-employment as the operator of a farm supply store and R&D Director for a large vegetable farm. Prior to joining the Purdue Staff, he was most recently employed as an assistant plant breeder for Abbott & Cobb, Inc. Scott is currently an Extension Educator with Purdue University, where he conducts agriculture, natural resources, and economic development programming from the Daviess County Extension Office. Krishna NemaliKrishna Nemali has responsibility for extension and research activities related to controlled environment agriculture which includes ornamentals and vegetables grown under protected culture. He also teaches courses related to controlled environment agriculture production and technology. He has a B.S. in Agriculture from the Andhra Pradesh Agriculture University, India. His M.S. and Ph.D. programs at the University of Georgia focused on development of plant-uptake based automated irrigation technique using sensors and understanding the physiological responses of greenhouse crops to varying input (light, water and nutrients) levels during production.As a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, Davis he studied physiological mechanisms that render tolerance to drought in Arabidopsis ecotypes. Prior to joining Purdue, he worked at Monsanto company, USA for nearly 9 years as a controlled environment crop physiologist. His research at Monsanto significantly contributed to the commercialization of the first biotechnology-derived drought tolerant maize. A primary goal of his program at Purdue is to develop new

and affordable technologies that improve sustainability (i.e., reduce input waste, minimize environmental impact, and increase profits) in controlled environment agriculture and make them easily available to growers. He aims to train students with sustainable production practices that are complemented with state-of-the-art technologies in controlled environments to become next generation growers and researchers. He plans to actively engage and contribute to the existing diversity programs at Purdue.

Mark NewmanMark Newman has been the Executive Director of the Indiana Office of Tourism Development since 2012. IOTD is dedicated to enhancing the economic vitality of Indiana through leadership and resource support to the Indiana travel industry. The tourism and hospitality industry is directly responsible for 186,400 jobs, generates over $1.6 billion in tax receipts and contributes $12.2 billion in revenue to Indiana businesses. In 2017, IOTD and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture collaborated to develop a comprehensive culinary and agritourism strategy for Indiana, key drivers of the state’s tourism economy.Newman was the architect behind the Bicentennial Torch Relay, the signature event of Indiana’s 2016 bicentennial celebration. He was previously the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO). Before joining the ISO, he served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Indiana Sports Corporation where he led bid efforts to secure the USA Track and Field Outdoor National Championships, Big Ten Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships for Indianapolis. Newman also participated in the development of a highly successful marketing strategy to promote sports and cultural tourism for Indianapolis and helped conceptualize a citywide branding initiative that unified Indy’s economic development efforts, attractions and amenities for the purpose of bringing new businesses, travelers and residents to the region.Newman is active in the National Council of State Tourism Directors and sits on the Boards of the Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association, Indiana Natural Resources Commission and Indiana Historic Pathways Committee. He is a native of Indianapolis and earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts and a master’s degree from the University of Virginia.

Justin O’DeaJustin administers the regional WSU Extension Agriculture Program in Southwest Washington. He focuses on specialty crop production and strategies for farms to be profitable, sustainable, and resilient in regions with high urbanization pressure, but with strong potential for growth in local, high-value, and direct markets.Justin’s professional background is in agronomy, soil science, and ecology, and holds a M.S. in Land Resources and Environmental Sciences from Montana State University. He has primarily worked on projects in soil health, cropping systems/rotation, cover crops, reduced tillage, value-added grain production, and integrated weed and pest management. Before joining WSU, Justin worked for five years at Cornell Cooperative Extension in the Hudson Valley region of New York. His varied background includes working on multiple farms producing vegetables, fruits, and field crops in New York, Vermont, India, and Montana.

Michael O’DonnellMichael O’Donnell is the Organic and Diversified Agriculture Educator for Purdue Extension, and chairs the Indiana Small Farm Conference. Originally from West Lafayette, IN, he earned B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. He and his family operate Pinehurst Farm, a small diversified farm in Daleville, IN, where they raise and direct market vegetables and pasture-raised eggs and chicken. Michael is based out of the Purdue Extension-Delaware County office in Muncie, IN where he previously served as the Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator.

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Haley Oliver Haley Oliver’s current research focuses on prevalence, persistence, and transmission of L. monocytogenes and Salmonella in retail food systems as well as development of practical and feasible control strategies aimed to reduce cross-contamination. She has been working to develop food safety capacity in Afghanistan since 2012. Dr. OIiver and her Purdue colleagues are developing a food technology program at Herat University in Afghanistan aimed to improve food safety, quality, and security sponsored by USAID. In addition to her research program, Dr. Oliver teaches Food Microbiology, Food Plant Sanitation, and Graduate Food Microbiology courses at Purdue University. She received the USDA Food and Agriculture Science Excellence in Teaching Award for New Teachers in 2014 and the Larry Beuchat Young Scientist Award in 2016.

Bernie Parker Bernie Parker has been Vineyard Manager for Oliver Winery for 17 years. Prior to entering the wine industry, he spent 22 years in the United States Navy as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. At Oliver Winery, he built the estate’s Creekbend Vineyard from 4 to 48 acres, with 10 varieties of grapes including Chambourcin, Vignoles, Chardonel, Traminette, Crimson Cabernet, Cabernet Dore and Catawba. Working closely with the winemaking team he has grown many award-winning wines, making Oliver Winery one of the country’s hottest brands in recent years.

Jeff Pierce Jeff Pierce is a graduate of Indiana University. Born and raised in Greencastle, IN. He and wife Shannon have 2 boys, Jordan and James and reside in Zionsville Indiana. They are current owners of Stuckey Farm Orchard and Cider Mill located in Sheridan Indiana. Ruth Ann RoneyRuth Ann Roney is currently the retail manager at Tuttle Orchards, a 4th generation family owned and operated farm located near Indianapolis. She currently manages the HR & scheduling for Tuttle’s 100+ seasonal employees and will share her experience with different scheduling tools and apps of what’s worked and not worked for use with their seasonal workforce.

Sylvain RousselSylvain Roussel has a Masters Degree in Business Management and is in Indiana from France to work with EICO on Business Development.

Jessica Scott Jessica Scott is the Executive Director of Indiana Hemp Industries Association and Owner of Scott Communications LLC. Drawing from her professional experience as well as her personal passions, she is tirelessly committed to building and growing the hemp industry to ensure a greener, healthier, more economically vibrant future for Indiana. Jessica was born and raised in Southern Indiana. She obtained a B.A. from the University of Indianapolis while offering marketing and public relations services to non-for-profit organizations in the Indianapolis area under the top ranked student ran PR firm in the country. Taking an interest in pairing sustainability with her learnings, Jessica stayed in Indianapolis and started working for Stevia Corporation, an international farm management company. Early on she recognized the many benefits hemp has to offer and committed her professional career to supporting the growing industry. She later opened Scott Communications LLC and began independently consulting offering marketing, public relations and business development services for her clients. She currently works with numerous companies and brands across the US focused on industrial hemp. In her personal life, Jessica is an advocate for health and fitness through utilizing a nutrient dense diet, exercise and laughing often. She enjoys cooking with real, whole foods and is an avid supporter of locally grown and locally made products.

Sarah ShaddaySarah Shadday really does have the best job – She gets to talk about wine all day long! She has been with the Mallow Run Winery, Bargersville, IN for 9.5 years. In addition to managing Mallow Run’s marketing, she also helps to coordinate the events – both at the winery, off-site, as well as the wholesale and distribution efforts. She loves spreading the word about Mallow Run and their wines, and encouraging people to work hard and picnic often.

Steve Smith Steve Smith is Director of Agriculture at Red Gold, Inc., the largest tomato processor outside of California. In this position he works closely with their 50 growers in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. He is a strong advocate for the processing tomato industry in areas of research, federal crop insurance, and product labeling, and serving in several capacities with the Mid-America Food Processor Association. Steve earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with Distinction from Purdue University in December 1975 and has been a Certified Crop Advisor since 1994.

Don Stoeckel Don Stoeckel is an environmental microbiologist who has collaborated with the Cornell National Good Agricultural Practices Program for nearly a decade on water quality issues related to food safety. For the past five years, he has been an instructor of the online GAPs Produce Safety Course. As a career research scientist and educator, he has 15 years of professional research experience at Battelle Memorial Institute and the U.S. Geological Survey. Over the course of 20 years, he also has served in adjunct teaching roles at Cornell University, the Ohio State University, Auburn University, Columbus State Community College, and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. His professional experience ranges across development of conceptual models of fate and transport of chemicals and pathogens following introduction to water and water systems, estimating public health consequences, field monitoring of water quality, research into sources of water quality impairment, and laboratory studies to improve monitoring and forensic attribution of contaminants. Don has authored 15 peer-reviewed research articles among other publications that include extension publications, government reports, review articles, and book chapters. His outreach experience includes development of technical seminars and workshops for diverse audiences across a broad spectrum of topics, in particular water quality and GAPs. Dr. Stoeckel joined the Produce Safety Alliance in August 2015 to serve as the Midwest Regional Extension Associate.

Justin Swanson Justin Swanson is of counsel with the Governmental Services Group of Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. He focuses his practice on the administrative and economic development needs of municipalities. Swanson is a certified civil mediator. He also is vice president of Bose Public Affairs Group LLP, where he is a member of the state and local government relations team, concentrating on municipal procurement and legislative affairs. Prior to joining the firms, Swanson served as government affairs director and legislative counsel at Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (formerly known as the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns), advocating for the interests of more than 430 Indiana municipalities. He also worked for the Indiana Department of Insurance as a rate review coordinator, served both majority caucuses of the Indiana General Assembly, clerked for the Indiana Public Defender Council, and was a congressional intern in the office of U.S. Speaker of the House John Boehner.

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John TernestJohn Ternest is broadly interested in pollinators and their role in agricultural crops. His work focuses on successfully managing insect pests while prioritizing pollinator health. He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a Bachelor’s Degree in 2016 having worked in pollinator systems. He is currently a Master’s student at Purdue University where he hopes to help create holistic management strategies which growers can deploy in specialty crops such as watermelon.

Ariana Torres Ariana Torres is an Assistant Professor in the departments of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture and Agricultural Economic at Purdue University. She has over 9 years of experience working on the intersection of economics and the ornamental industry. She works closely with a range of specialty crop growers including vertical farms and ornamental growers. Her expertise include the economic modeling of adoption of new technologies, the development of decision making tools for specialty crop growers, and the economic impact of growers decision-making processes. Her extension program, HortBusiness, is available at www.purdue.ag/hortbusiness

Deb Trocha Debbie Trocha joined the Indiana Cooperative Development Center in August, 2006 after serving as Executive Director of the Indiana Small Business Development Center. She has over 20 years of economic development experience. Debbie coordinates the annual Indiana Cooperative Summit, bringing together professionals from all co-op sectors. Under her leadership, ICDC promotes cooperatives as a vibrant model to address economic and social needs. ICDC provides start-up, management, and technical assistance to a wide variety of co-ops in agriculture, arts, childcare, education, energy, and housing sectors. ICDC also provides training opportunities designed to bring together groups of people involved in co-op development. Partnering with Bloomingfoods, Debbie initiated and oversees the “Up and Coming, Up and Running” start-up conference for food cooperatives. She currently serves as Board President of Cooperation Works!, the Cooperative Development Network, and was elected to the board of the National Cooperative Business Association in 2013. Debbie was awarded the Bloomingfoods Krejci Cooperative Service Award in 2013.

Robert WaltzRobert Waltz is the State Chemist & Seed Commissioner for the State of Indiana, located at Purdue University. His responsibilities include regulatory oversight of animal feed and pet foods, seeds, pesticides, fertilizers, and industrial hemp. Prior to serving as State Chemist, Dr. Waltz served for nearly twenty years as the director over plant health regulatory programs including, certifications of plants, nurseries, and exports of seeds, as well as combatting invasive species of insects, weeds, and diseases that affect plants. He enjoys travel, hiking and photography. He and his wife live in the West Lafayette area, and enjoy the community’s offerings at Purdue University and throughout the greater Lafayette area.

Hazel WetzsteinHazel Wetzstein is professor and head of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture (HLA) at Purdue University, a position she has held since August 2014. The HLA Department includes programs that address discovery, learning and outreach for intensively cultivated specialty crops used for food, medicine, and ornamental purposes. The department’s Landscape Architecture program combines art, science and technology to modify the built environment. Majors offered in the program include Horticulture, Sustainable Food and Farming Systems, Turf Management and Science, and an accredited professional degree program in Landscape Architecture ranked 7th in the nation. Dr. Wetzstein received her Ph.D. in Botany from the University of California, Davis. Before coming to Purdue, she was at the University of Georgia where she held a research and teaching position with strong industry ties. Her research emphasis is in plant growth and development where she has conducted studies on plant reproductive biology including flower development, pollination, and fruit/seed development. She has worked in conservation of rare and endangered plants, and has extensive expertise in plant propagation and tissue culture. She has strong industry partnerships and has worked with a number of crops including ornamental species, almond, apple, pecan, peanut, herbs, and more recently pomegranate.

Renee WiattRenee Wiatt serves as the Family Business Management Specialist for the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University, namely for the Purdue Initiative for Family Firms (PIFF). She works on extension and applied research in family business management and collaborates with partners such as centers focused on agriculture and families, Extension teams focused on agriculture and farm management, and researchers to develop funded programming focused on family business management. She is responsible for coordinating with producer associations to determine family business needs as well as conducting research and fundraising focused on family businesses.

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