2013 OPGMA Congress Educational Sessions
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| Keynote Presentation: Hope, Humor & Harmony Knowledge Leader: Eric Gnezda 10 AM — 1 hour, 15 minutes Singer-songwriter Eric Gnezda blends music, humor, and stories into programs that entertain and inspire. An Emmy-nominated journalist, Eric and his music have been heard on NPR, “Entertainment Tonight,” and in live venues across America. His keynote presentation, “Hope, Humor & Harmony,” celebrates community and service to others. Pre- & Post-Harvest Treatments for Improved Storage Quality Knowledge Leader: Stephen Hoying 11:30 AM — 1 hour Winter Protection of Plasticulture Strawberries Knowledge Leaders: Brad Bergefurd, Barclay Poling, Ph.D. 11:30 AM — 1 hour Sweet Corn Variety Selection for Specific Production Systems Knowledge Leader: Chuck Mohler 11:30 AM — 1 hour Setting Yourself Apart in a Farmers’ Market Knowledge Leader: Christie Welch 11:30 AM — 1 hour Food Safety Basics Knowledge Leader: Ashley Kulhanek 11:30 AM — 1 hour MAIA - Apple Variety Update Knowledge Leader: Diane Miller, Ph.D. 1:30 PM — 1 hour, 15 minutes Extending the Strawberry Marketing Season Knowledge Leaders: Brad Bergefurd, Jon Branstrator, Barclay Poling, Ph.D., Steve Polter 1:30 PM — 1 hour, 15 minutes Sweet Corn Cultural Requirements for a Quality Crop Knowledge Leader: Chuck Mohler 1:30 PM — 1 hour, 15 minutes Maps, Apps & Mobile Media Marketing Knowledge Leader: Julie Fox, Ph.D. 1:30 PM — 1 hour, 15 minutes OPMA Status Update, Auditor Comments & Grower Experiences Knowledge Leader: Karl Kolb, Ph.D. 1:30 PM — 1 hour, 15 minutes |
Apple Thinning Knowledge Leaders: Stephen Hoying, Jozsef Racsko 3 PM — 1 hour, 15 minutes Strawberry Fumigation & Methyl Bromide Alternatives Knowledge Leaders: Jon Branstrator, Frank Louws, Ph.D., Steve Polter, David Schacht 3 PM — 1 hour, 15 minutes Fresh Market Tomato Fertility Knowledge Leader: Brad Bergefurd 3 PM — 1 hour, 15 minutes How to Effectively Set Up & Operate Satellite Retail Markets Knowledge Leader: Tami Mohler 3 PM — 1 hour, 15 minutes Most Common Food Safety Issues & Deficiencies on Farms Knowledge Leaders: John Eade, Rex Marquart, Andy Moreno, Ph.D. 3 PM — 1 hour, 15 minutes This session is open to all at no cost. Advance registration is encouraged. New Peach & Stone Fruit Variety & Root Stock Knowledge Leaders: Joe Burnham, Richard Eshleman, William Gammie, Daniel Simmons 4:30 PM — 1 hour, 15 minutes Nuts & Bolts of Blueberry Production Knowledge Leaders: Stephen Beilstein, Gary Gao, Ph.D. 4:30 PM — 1 hour, 15 minutes Coming to Grips with WPS Knowledge Leader: Tim Hoffman 4:30 PM — 1 hour, 15 minutes Eligible for pesticide recertification credit. CSA Success Secrets Knowledge Leaders: Brad Bergefurd, Tim Cook, Cathy Krist Carousel 4:30 PM — 1 hour, 15 minutes Environmental Testing & Microbiology Detection Techniques Knowledge Leaders: Karl Kolb, Ph.D., Andy Moreno, Ph.D. 4:30 PM — 1 hour, 15 minutes This session is open to all at no cost. Advance registration is encouraged. Summary of 2012 Tree Fruit Production Challenges Knowledge Leaders: Joe Burnham, Richard Eshleman, William Gammie, Dave O’Brien, Ph.D., Daniel Simmons 6 PM — 1 hour OVSFRDP for All Your Dollars’ Worth Knowledge Leaders: Brad Bergefurd, Doug Doohan, Ph.D., Gary Gao, Ph.D., Sally Miller, Ph.D., Celeste Welty, Ph.D. 6 PM — 1 hour Retail Roundtable Knowledge Leaders: Julie Fox, Ph.D., Christie Welch 6 PM — 1 hour Dealing with Salmonella & E. Coli Contaminated Soil Knowledge Leader: Trevor Suslow, Ph.D. 6 PM — 1 hour
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New Apple Root Stock & Trellis Systems Pros & Cons |
Managing Apple & Stone Fruit Diseases Part 2 Knowledge Leaders: Mike Ellis, Ph.D., David Rosenberger, Ph.D. 1:15 PM — 1 hour, 15 minutes Eligible for pesticide recertification credit. Part 1 begins at 10:45 a.m. How PACA Protects Businesses That Buy or Sell Produce Knowledge Leader: Enrique Hernandez 1:15 PM — 1 hour, 15 minutes Combating Bacterial Diseases Part 2 Knowledge Leaders: Frank Louws, Ph.D., Sally Miller, Ph.D. 1:15 PM — 1 hour, 15 minutes Eligible for pesticide recertification credit. Part 1 begins at 10:45 a.m. Outdoor Signage for Farm Markets Knowledge Leaders: Maria Anthony, Leah Curtis 1:15 PM — 1 hour, 15 minutes Produce Food Safety Research: What it Means for Me Part 2 Knowledge Leaders: Michelle Danyluk, Ph.D., Lawrence Goodrich, Ph.D., Jeff LeJeune, Ph.D. 1:15 PM — 1 hour, 15 minutes This session is open to all at no cost. Advance registration is encouraged. Part 1 begins at 10:45 a.m. Food Safety Issues: Ask the Experts Knowledge Leaders: Michelle Danyluk, Ph.D., Lawrence Goodridge, Ph.D., Karl Kolb, Jeff LeJeune, Ph.D., Trevor Suslow, Ph.D. 2:45 PM — 1 hour Effective Retail Signage 3:30 PM — 1 hour, 30 minutes Effective Use of Natural Enemies Knowledge Leaders: Mary Gardiner, Ph.D., Celeste Welty, Ph.D. 3:30 PM — 1 hour, 30 minutes Eligible for pesticide recertification credit. Roundup Injury on Fruit Trees Knowledge Leaders: Doug Doohan, Ph.D., David Rosenberger, Ph.D. 4 PM — 1 hour Eligible for pesticide recertification credit. Ohio Farm to School for Producers Knowledge Leader: Julie Fox, Ph.D. 4 PM — 1 hour High Tunnel Innovations & Season Extension Knowledge Leaders: Keith Cramer, Matt Kleinhenz, Ph.D. 4 PM — 1 hour OPGMA Congress Reception 5 PM — 1 hour, 30 minutes |
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Vegetable Disease, Insect & Weed Issues & |
Tree Fruit Disease, Insect & Weed Issues & Control Update |
