DECEMBER 2014
Published by the
Maryland State
Horticultural Society
in cooperation with
University of Maryland
Extension
DECEMBER 2013
MID-ATLANTIC FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONVENTION
Dr. Joseph Fiola, Specialist in Viticulture and Small Fruit,
University of Maryland Extension
Inside this issue:
The 2015 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention program is held each year to provide
the latest updates and important information to
fruit and vegetable growers from Maryland,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and surrounding states. The conference will be held at
the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in
Hershey, PA on January 27-29, 2015.
The program will consist of six or more concurrent educational sessions offered during the
three days. Sessions on tree fruits, small fruits,
wine grapes, organic and general vegetables,
pesticide safety, and too many others to mention.
This year, Russell Redding, Dean of Agricultural
and Environmental Sciences at Delaware Valley
College and former Pennsylvania Secretary of
Agriculture will make the keynote presentation
entitled, Human Capital: Now, Tomorrow and
the Next Generation on the opening day. The full
program is provided at the end of this newsletter.
As usual, there will be an extensive trade show,
including displays of horticultural equipment,
marketing merchandise, packaging, seed companies, fruit nurseries, as well as pesticides and
other supplies and services for commercial
growers. Pesticide applicator credits will be
available for Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New
Jersey growers that attend the sessions.
The program is jointly sponsored by Maryland
State Horticultural Society, University of Maryland Extension, State Horticultural Association
of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association, Pennsylvania State University
Cooperative Extension, New Jersey State Horticultural Society, Rutgers Cooperative Extension,
Virginia Horticultural Society, and Virginia Tech
University Cooperative Extension.
Maryland growers are reminded to
pre-register (form on page 24) through the
Maryland State Horticultural Society. Pesticide credits will be available at the meeting.
And just a reminder, updates on the latest research and extension for the commercial fruit
and vegetable industry are presented in monthly issues of the Vegetable and Fruit Headline
News from UME. If you would like to view archives or the latest edition, please go to: https://
extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county/
agriculture/vegetable-fruit-headline-news
I look forward to seeing you in
Hershey !
MSHS Membership Annual Dues
If you are not planning to attend Hershey this year, please consider to renew your Maryland State
Horticultural Society membership. The dues are used to promote much needed research for production problems facing commercial growers. As funds continue to be cut at our Land Grant Universities, the local horticultural societies have been able to fund research projects. These funds are
then used for matching grants. Because they are grower funded, they are very effective levers for
obtaining additional funds. Like it or not, research these days requires outside funding, and we
need to step it up if we’re going to get meaningful results when we need them. Membership dues
for 2015 is $50. All you need to do is fill out the member section of Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention registration form and send payment to: University of Maryland Extension—
WMREC, Attention: Susan Barnes, 18330 Keedysville Road, Keedysville, MD 21756
SWD Monitoring for 2014
The Summer Orchard Tour 2014
Your Due Dollars at Work—
Funding Research Proposals for
2014 and the Future
Spotted Lanternfly
Raspberry Fertility Trial at
WMREC
Pumpkin 2014 Timeline for
WMREC
Incorporating Surround into an
IPM Program for Control of
BMSB in Apples
High-Density Orchard Systems
for Maryland: Field-Testing
Advanced Selections from the
Geneva Apple Rootstock
Breeding Program
Robert E. Black Receives Harry
G. Black Distinguished Service
Award
Arthur H. Thompson Travel
Fellowship
Maryland State Horticulture
Society Meetings Held at MAFV
Convention.
Young Growers Tackle Ag
Literacy
Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable
Convention Information and
Registration
HOLD THE DATE!
Thursday, February 19, 2015
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
WESTERN MARYLAND
REGIONAL FRUIT MEETING
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SWD MONITORING FOR 2014
Bryan R. Butler Sr., Extension Agent, Agriculture and Food Systems, University of Maryland Extension—Carroll County
into trouble, particularly as the season progressed. What was not
expected in 2014 was that the numbers in MD grapes were very
high. This was my first year monitoring grapes and I feel grape
growers will need to keep an eye on SWD in the future. Our first
trap detection was June 14th in 2012 and June 21st in 2013 and July
1st in 2014 in Central Maryland, and there were already larva in the
fruit in blackberries. The traps are a tool that help, but in the end I
found myself simply breaking up a lot of fruit and looking closely
for the larva in the fruit if I really wanted to know what was going
on in a planting. Populations generally increased all summer and
into the fall with what appeared to be drops during extended very
hot periods.
Our monitoring efforts began in early June and I attempted to cover as many types of soft fruit as I could, so I selected 2 orchards
with the most crop diversity I could logistically handle. Traps were
deployed and monitored on a weekly basis until the fruit was
gone, and a fruit sample of each crop was taken at peak harvest
time. This year we used the new Trece lure plus apple cider vinegar
(ACV) and with it we caught more SWD than the usual assortment
of fruit flies and we caught African Fruit Flies (AFF) in Aug for the
first time, rather than the end of September. AFF has not proven to
be a pest because of its short ovipositor and we now think they
don’t overwinter in our area, but fly in from the South each season.
The reason is that they are mostly tropical in range and can’t tolerate the cold winters. As for SWD, it appears that the females are
the colonizers since we see more of them in new crops than males,
as we would pick up females first as the crop ripened, and then
more males later, and mostly males when the crop was done.
These samples were taken to the fruit lab in Biglerville where any
larva in the fruit were given a chance to develop and were then
identified and counted.
The take home message is that SWD is going to pose a serious
challenge to small fruit producers but is not the end of the world.
The intensity of management in small fruit will certainly increase in
order to produce fruit without “worms.” It appears to be critical
from my personal experiences and those shared with me from other states that this pest must be addressed early and not allowed to
get a good foothold in your planting. Through trapping, scouting,
timely harvest, sanitation and consistent insecticide applications
that provide thorough coverage, including the lower part of the
plant once the infestations are identified, production and quality
can be maintained. In the long run, hopefully sooner than later,
research will identify beneficials and predators that will create a
more natural balance with this pest that will help reduce pesticide
application. However, for now it is important to remember to be
on the lookout in small fruit as soon as fruit begins to show color
because it appears this is a pest that is more readily held to acceptable levels if caught early. If it becomes very established in a
planting, control can become almost impossible.
The good news from 2011, 12, 13 and 14 was that it appeared well
managed crops like tart cherries, sweet cherries, strawberries (both
plasticulture and matted row) and black raspberries made it
through with little to no damage in Central and Western Maryland.
Having said that, I would like to address the term “well managed.”
In plantings that were not harvested in a timely fashion or received
little or no insecticide applications, problems have arisen. Another
important point here is to be sure there is positive identification of
this pest. In all of the early cases where SWD was first detected it
could be associated with a management issue. Although SWD was
identified in the samples, there were significant numbers of other
types of fruit flies that were found in the fruit when the larva were
reared in a laboratory.
Now as for blackberries, later blueberry varieties and primocane
bearing raspberries, even well managed plantings, began to run
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THE SUMMER ORCHARD TOUR 2014
Lynn Moore, MSHS Secretary
This summer the Maryland State Horticultural Society visited
central and southern Maryland.
The first stop was USDA-ARS Station in Beltsville, MD where we
were greeted by Dr. Kim Lewers. She is the strawberry breeder
there. Her current research runs the gamut from matted-row
breeding to incorporating new genetics and technology into the
development of alternative production systems. We were introduced to a new growing system for day neutral strawberry varieties utilizing low tunnels to extend the harvest season. These low
tunnels are also resulting in good disease control. Dr. Lewers is
selecting for Anthracnose and Botrytis resistance in her breeding
plots. Dr. Lewers latest strawberry variety release is Flavorfest. Flavorfest has excellent flavor, good size, Anthracnose resistance and
it harvests mid-season.
After that, we all managed to find Miller Farms where Phil, Sandy
and Adam hosted us for a great tour of their field operations, packing area and farm market. While many on the tour knew the family,
most had never visited their farm. The Millers’ commitment to agricultural production, produce quality and friendships—plus their
great ice cream!!—was a nice ending to the day. Luckily the thunder and lightning held off until we were safely sitting in the shade
outside their bakery eating their wonderful ice cream.
The tour was well attended and enjoyed by all. Please join us next
year. I know you will have a good time and learn something new!
The next stop was the Upper Marlboro Research Station of the
University of Maryland. We were greeted by Dr. Jerry Brust and
Frank Allnutt. This used to be the “Tobacco Farm” and it was quite
pleasing to see all the changes taking place. There is research on
vegetables, hops, blueberries, beach plums, wine grapes, and
seedless table grapes. We were treated to an outstanding lunch
using local meats and vegetables. After lunch, Allison, Guy, Ryan,
John, James and Bruk did a great job integrating the sustainability
goals of the Terp Farm and the opportunities offered through new
management technologies. After that, our trip down to the future
packing facility offered a nice chance for folks to see more of the
property. Then Frank, Allison and Donna talked about inexpensively integrating environmental design and sanitary changes
needed for developing a post-harvest handling facility struck a
chord with the growers.
SWD MONITORING FOR 2014 continued from page 2
Thorough coverage with both pressure and water volume is critical, a seven day schedule seemed to work best.
Below are some products that have efficacy against SWD. Please
read and understand the label on all the products and make sure
they fit for your crop and your harvest schedule. This is not an all
-inclusive listing, and please check the label before applying. To
avoid resistance, consider using the same product twice in a
row then switching to a different material in a different group
and using that twice in a row and following that pattern to avoid
resistance development.
Good, shorter residual-about 3 days
Delegate 25WG- Caneberries, Blueberries, Cherries
Malathion 8F- Caneberries, Cherries, Blueberries
Pyganic EC- Blueberries, Caneberries, Cherries
Good, use for rotations 3-7 days
Entrust SC- Blueberries, Caneberries, Cherries
Sevin- Blueberries, Caneberries, Cherries
Assail- Blueberries, Cherries, Caneberries
Good, longer residuals 7-14 days depending on conditions
Danitol- Blueberries, Cherries, Caneberries,
Mustang Max- Caneberries, Cherries
Bifenture- Caneberries,
Imidan 70WP- Blueberries, Cherries
Lannate 90SP- Blueberries
Exira- New blueberry product for 2014
Be sure to read the label and make sure the crop is on the
label and be aware of REI and PHI, as well as other limits on
the label as far as number of applications and amounts
allowed on a crop per season.
These scouting efforts were made possible substantially partly
through funding by the Maryland State Horticulture Society (MSHS).
MSHS provided the bulk of the money required to cover the travel
needed to these sites each week and to take samples for positive
identification to the Penn State Fruit Lab in Biglerville, Pa.
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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
EXTENSION DEMONSTRATION
WINES RECEIVE MEDALS
FROM AMERICAN WINE
SOCIETY
YOUR DUES DOLLARS
AT WORK—FUNDING
RESEARCH PROPOSALS
FOR 2014 AND THE FUTURE
Lynn Moore, MSHS Secretary
Each year the Maryland State Horticulture
Society funds research projects designed to
improve the profitability of fruit producers,
and support family farming in Maryland.
Grants are awarded to projects that are relevant to the industry and will benefit Maryland
growers. These grants are frequently used as
seed money to attract other monies to fund
the research projects.
Wines from the University of Maryland
Viticulture & Enology Research and Extension
Program were entered in the 2014
National American Wine Society Amateur
(non-commercial) Wine Competition that took
place on October 28-30, 2014 in Concord, North
Carolina. Nine wines were entered and 9
received medals including a Double Gold
(all judges scored as a gold medal).
Three projects were funded in 2014:
Year Name of Wine
Research Center
Medal
2012
Cabernet Franc
WMREC
Double Gold
2012
Cabernet Sauvignon
WMREC
Silver
2010
Barbera
WMREC
Silver
2011
Cabernet Sauvignon
WMREC
Silver
2011
Chambourcin Amarone
WMREC
Bronze
2012
Albarino & 54-36-34
WREC
Bronze
2010
Malvesia Negra
WMREC
Bronze
2012
Chenin Blanc & XX1551
WREC
Bronze
2012
Linea
WREC
Bronze
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND LOCATIONS:
WMREC:
Western Maryland Research & Education Center, Keedysville, MD
WREC:
Research & Education Center, Queenstown, MD
LESREC:
Lower Eastern Shore Research & Education Center, Salisbury MD
CMREC:
Central Maryland Research & Education Center, Upper Marlboro, MD
For more information about University of Maryland Research Centers go to: http://agresearch.umd.edu/locations
OTHER LOCATIONS:
AREC:
Alson H. Smith Jr. Agricultural Research & Education Center, Winchester, VA (Virginia Tech)
www.arec.vaes.vt.edu/alson-h-smith/
GRV:
Golden Run Vineyard, Hans & Jenny Schmidt, Sudlersville, MD
PASSAGES
Donald “Don” Spickler, (75), formerly of Clear
Spring, MD and most recently of Williamsport, MD
passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014. He is survived
by his wife of 59 years, Mary Jane Spickler. Don took
pride in dairy farming, working as a crop insurance
adjustor, and becoming an insurance agent.
To see his complete obituary go to:
http://www.heraldmailmedia.com/obituaries/donaldspickler/article_b46185aa-e66a-5a5b-9910c120c70768ea.html?mode=story

Continuation of Monitoring for Fungicide
Resistance in Maryland for Small Fruit and
Stone Fruit Orchards. Dr. Guido Schnabel,
Professor and Extension Specialist, Clemson University.

Continuation of Demonstration Plots of
Alternatives to Chemical Fumigation for the
Annual Strawberry Plasticulture System.
Plots compare Biofence, Dazitol and
Vapam along with comparing Purdue
chicken pellets vs chemical fertilizer and
Integrate as a soil conditioner. Mike Newell, Wye Research and Education Center,
University of Maryland.

Support Tree Fruit projects at Western
Maryland Research and Education Center
including: 1) Evaluation of Brookville Gala
and Cripp’s Pink on three rootstocks G.
41,C.G 202 and G. 935; 2) Participation in
2014 NC-140 planting; 3) Fireblight Tolerance of Fuji on 18 rootstocks; and 4. Site
Preparation and Trellis construction of the
2015 planting of Fuji on G.41, G.214, G.202,
G.935, G.11, G.222 and Bud 9. Bryan Butler,
University of Maryland
Extension.
Each scientist is happy to discuss their project
with any grower. Project results are presented
to the Maryland State Horticultural Society
and are available on request. Frequently projects are presented at the Twilight tours put
on by the University of Maryland, The MidAtlantic Fruit and Vegetable Conference held
at Hershey, PA., and The Western Maryland
Regional Fruit Meeting at WMREC.
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SPOTTED LANTERNFLY
Reprinted with permission from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture — www.agriculture.state.pa.us
Description:
On Sept. 22, 2014, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, in
cooperation with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, confirmed
the presence the Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula, (WHITE))
in Berks County, as part of its responsibility to identify plants/
weeds, insects and mites, nematodes, fungi, bacteria and viruses
that impact Pennsylvania’s natural resources, flora and economy.
On Nov. 1, 2014, the Commonwealth announced a quarantine with
the intent to restrict the movement of this pest. This is the first detection of Spotted Lanternfly in the United States.
The Spotted Lanternfly is a planthopper from Asia, specifically
found in China, Korea, India, Vietnam, and parts of eastern Asia. It is
an invasive insect in Korea where it was introduced in 2006 and
since has attacked 25 plant species which also grow in Pennsylvania. In the U.S. it has the potential to greatly impact the grape, fruit
tree and logging industries. This pest attacks many hosts including
grapes, apples, pines, stone fruits and more than 70 additional species. Early detection is vital to the effective control of this pest and
the protection of PA businesses and agriculture.
Figure 1. Lateral view of an adult Lycorma delicatula
Photograph by Lawrence Barringer, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Beginning in late April to early May nymphs will hatch from egg
masses laid on smooth bark, stone, and other vertical surfaces.
Nymphs will complete four immature stages. The first stage (3) is
black with white spots and wingless. As it grows, the Spotted Lanternfly will start to develop red patches (4) in addition to the white
spots. Nymphs spread from the initial site by crawling and feeding
Figure 2. Lycorma adult with wings spread showing colorful hind wing
Photograph by Holly Raguza, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Nymphal Lycorma delicatula
Taken from Park et al. 2009
Adults can be seen as early as July and take on a much different appearance. Adults at rest have a black head and grayish wings with
black spots. The tips of the wings are a combination of black rectangular blocks with grey outlines. When startled or flying the Spotted
Lanternfly will display hind wings that are red and black blocks with a white stripe dividing them. The red portion of the wing is also
adorned with black spots. The abdomen is also a yellowish white with bands of black on the top and bottom. While a poor flyer, the Spotted Lanternfly is a strong jumper.
In the fall, adults switch hosts to focus on Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima). This introduced invasive tree is the preferred host that the
adults feed on in the fall and is used preferentially for egg laying. However, Tree of Heaven is not the only tree or surface the Spotted Lanternfly will lay eggs upon – any smooth trunked tree, stone or vertical smooth surface can provide a potential host for eggs masses.
Manmade items like vehicles, campers, yard furniture, farm equipment or any other items stored outside are suitable sites for egg laying.
Egg laying begins in late September and continues up through the onset of winter. This pest poses a significant threat to the state’s more
than $20.5 million grape, nearly $134 million apple, and more than $24 million stone fruit industries. Pine and hardwood logging in Pennsylvania also accounts for $12 billion in sales.
Signs and Symptoms:
In the spring search for the nymphs on smaller plants and vines. Fruit trees and grapes can be especially susceptible to damage and mortality under larger populations. As the year progresses the Spotted Lanternfly host choice will transition to trees. Trees can be afflicted
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SPOTTED LANTERNFLY continued from page 5
with weeping wounds of sap on the trunks. Heavy populations can
cause honey dew secretions to build up at the base of the tree,
blackening the soil around the base. The largest colonies can produce large fungal mats at the base of tree. Increased activity of
wasps, hornets, bees, and ants can be seen feeding on honeydew
secretions and at tree wounds. Egg masses can also be found on
trees, especially Ailanthus alitissima (Tree of Heaven) and other
smooth bark trees. Smooth surfaces outdoors such as lawn furniture, stone and brick work, and outdoor recreational vehicles can
also harbor egg masses. These masses pose a great risk for the accidental transport of this pest to new areas. Egg masses are present in
October and will hatch in the spring starting as early as April.
Response:
 Since the pest is new to the United States, the department is
reviewing a variety of options including eradication. Currently a
quarantine is in place to stop the movement of this pest to new
areas and to slow its spread within the quarantine.
 The department is working with other state and federal agencies to develop a comprehensive action plan and find tools
useful for control of this pest.
 The quarantine affects a variety of plant, wood and stone products.
 Surveys are currently underway to determine the complete
spread of this pest in Berks County and the surrounding counties. Efforts are also underway to ensure the Spotted Lanternfly
is not present in other parts of the commonwealth.
Two egg masses on tree bark
Photograph by Holly Raguza, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
lawn tractors and mowers, mower decks, grills, grill and
furniture covers, tarps, mobile homes, tile, stone, deck
boards, mobile fire pits, any associated equipment and
trucks or vehicles not stored indoors.
What to do if you:
See eggs: Scrape them off the tree or smooth surface, double bag them and throw them in the garbage, or place the eggs
in alcohol or hand sanitizer to kill them.
Who will be affected by the Spotted Lanternfly quarantine?
The quarantine is currently in place around District Township and
Pike Township in Berks County. The quarantine may be expanded
to new areas as further detections of the Spotted Lanternfly are
detected and confirmed.
Collect a specimen: Turn the adult specimen or egg mass in
to the department’s Entomology Lab for verification. First, place
the sample in alcohol or hand sanitizer in a leak proof container.
A Sample Submission Form can be found in the Publications
section below.
Intentional movement of the Spotted Lanternfly is expressly prohibited and is a serious offense. Violations could result in criminal or
civil penalties and/or fines.
Take a picture: Submit photographs to Badbug@pa.gov.
Report a site: Call the Bad Bug hotline at 1-866-253-7189 with
details of the siting and your contact information.
Spotted Lanternfly Webinar: View it here >>
The quarantine restricts the movement of certain articles. If you are
seeking to enter into a compliance agreement to be able to move
these materials you can request a permit by contacting Dana
Rhodes. Industries and regulated articles under the quarantine that
are not to be removed/moved to a new area are:
For more information or to report possible populations of
Spotted Lanternfly:
Contact your local Penn State Extension office
Email badbug@pa.gov
Call the Invasive Species Hotline at 1-866-253-7189
 Any living stage of the Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula.
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This includes egg masses, nymphs, and adults.
Brush, debris, bark, or yard waste
Landscaping, remodeling or construction waste
Logs, stumps, or any tree parts
Firewood of any species
Grapevines for decorative purposes or as nursery stock
Nursery stock
Crated materials
Outdoor household articles including recreational vehicles,
Dana Rhodes
Plant Inspection Program
Specialist
(717) 772-5205
danrhodes@state.pa.us
Sven Spichiger
Entomology Program
Manager
Insect Identification
Beetles, Flies, Moths,
Household Pests
Insect Survey
(717) 772-5229
sspichiger@state.pa.us
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RASPBERRY FERTILITY TRIAL AT WMREC, KEEDYSVILLE, MARYLAND
Bryan R. Butler Sr., Extension Agent, Agriculture and Food Systems, University of Maryland Extension—Carroll County
ond half of the 75 and 150 pounds rate put on the second week
of July.
Two varieties;
 Jaclyn a Primocane producer-fruit is a distinct dark red when
ripe, quite vigorous and erect, growing to 4 to 5 feet tall.
Ripening time is late summer early fall
 Jewel a Floricane black raspberry-fruit is firm and glossy with
good flavor, vigorous, erect plants. Mid-season (mid-June)
ripening
Collect data on growth (height and # canes), overwintering/
winter damage, marketable yield, tissue samples
Over the past several years there has been an increased interest
from growers on the finer production points of black raspberries
Rubus occidentalis. Although this is a native plant found wild in
almost every farm fence line with a wide tolerance to soil type
and pH and crop and that has been produced in the mid-Atlantic
for many years, new varieties and increased interest from consumers for the improved flavor and health benefits of black raspberries has caused increased production across the mid-Atlantic.
Variety evaluation, new primocane types, trellising, disease management, fertility, and new invasive pest issues are several of the
areas of interest of producers establishing or expanding their
plantings of black raspberries. These are topics that are all of
great importance because, although black raspberries are fairly
easy to grow, maximizing product and quality can be challenging, and this is certainly a crop that responds quite favorably to
refined management practices.
Over the last two seasons a number of bramble producers have
approached me regarding concerns over the Nitrogen rate recommendations for both primocane and floricane producing
raspberries. Many growers have been applying about 30 pounds
of actual N per acre per year and do not feel they are getting an
adequate response. The nutrient management guidelines are a
little vague but they do make recommendations on altering your
application rate based on tissue testing but they do not provide
clear guidelines for rates. I have been told by growers that they
are concerned with the lack of vigor in black raspberries and
concerns over the longevity of the stand. With primocane bearing varieties, growers have expressed concerns that the plants
seem to weaken prematurely in the late summer and early fall
and that possible additional application of Nitrogen during the
season may help to develop a plant that can produce further
into the fall.
Nitrogen
Four rates, 0, 30, 75, 150 lbs. per acre, source: calcium nitrate. The
75 and 150 pound applications are split. Fertilizer was applied
the third week of April with the second application for the sec-
Time line: planting was established in spring 2013. This year
the first treatments were made and data collection has begun
and will continue for 15 and 16. This year’s data is not showing
very much difference in yield but we cannot seem to turn off the
Jaclyns as harvest continues as we go to press.
4 Treatments x 4 replications = 16 x 2 Varieties = 32 reps
Plants are planted 18 inches between plants. 36 inches between
reps. 5 plants per rep. Row spacing is 12 feet. Plants were established in the first year with 30 lbs. of N per acre rate and the site
had been tested so pH, Phosphorus and Potassium were adjusted to recommended levels prior to planting.
Layout
Jewel
0 lbs. N
Jaclyn
30 lbs. N
Jewel
30 lbs. N
Jaclyn
75 lbs. N
Jewel
150 lbs. N
Jaclyn
75 lbs. N
Jewel
150 lbs. N
Jaclyn
150 lbs. N
Jewel
30 lbs. N
Jaclyn
150 lbs. N
Jewel
0 lbs. N
Jaclyn
0 lbs. N
Jewel
75 lbs. N
Jaclyn
0 lbs. N
Jewel
75 lbs. N
Jaclyn
30 lbs. N
Jaclyn
150 lbs. N
Jewel
0 lbs. N
Jaclyn
0 lbs. N
Jewel
30 lbs. N
Jaclyn
75 lbs. N
Jewel
75 lbs. N
Jaclyn
30 lbs. N
Jewel
150 lbs. N
Jaclyn
0 lbs. N
Jewel
150 lbs. N
Jaclyn
150 lbs. N
Jewel
75 lbs. N
Jaclyn
30 lbs. N
Jewel
30 lbs. N
Jaclyn
75 lbs. N
Jewel
0 lbs. N
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PUMPKIN 2014 TIMELINE FOR WMREC
(WESTERN MARYLAND RESEARCH & EDUCATION CENTER)
Bryan R. Butler Sr., Extension Agent, Agriculture and Food Systems, University of Maryland Extension—Carroll
County
NEW SUPPORT FOR
MARYLAND TREE
AND SMALL FRUIT
PRODUCERS
Bryan R. Butler Sr, UME-Extension Agent
It has been a long time in coming
and is still an ongoing effort but
UME has recently added important
faculty members to support Maryland tree and small fruit producers.
This was the third year for this project looking at spray programs for pumpkins at the Western
Maryland Research and Education Center (WMREC) and at the Wye Research and Education Center. Dr. Kate Everts is the Principle Investigator on this project, and Mike Newell at the Wye and
Doug Price at WMREC, Keedysville have done a great job keeping this project afloat. For this season, although the data has not been analyzed yet, what really stood out to me was stem quality.
The field had No spray blocks, IPM blocks and Premium spray program blocks. Although it appears yields were not that different, the quality of the stems in the premium blocks was vastly
superior to the other blocks. They not only looked better but they were significantly stronger.
Kate will have more on this but I wanted to provide our program as I promised at the WMREC
twilight in August.
6/03/14
planted pumpkins
6/04/14
sprayed
Strategy + Roundup PowerMax
6/24/14
applied
Macho 2.0 drench
7/10/14
All Treatments
Bravo Weather Stik + Thionex 3EC
7/22/14
IPM Treatments
Premium Treatments
Bravo Weather Stik + Kocide 4.5 LF
Bravo Weather Stik + Rally 40 WSP
7/31/14
IPM Treatments
Premium Treatments
Bravo Weather + Kocide 4.5 LF + Quintec
Bravo Weather Stik + Rally 40 WSP
8/08/14
IPM Treatments
Premium Treatments
Bravo Weather Stik
Bravo Weather Stik + Quintec + Presidio
8/18/14
IPM Treatments
Premium Treatments
Bravo Weather Stik + Kocide 4.5LF
Bravo Weather Stik + Rally 40 WSP + Ranman
8/30/14
IPM Treatments
Premium Treatments
Bravo Weather Stik + Quintec + Asana XL
Bravo Weather Stik + Quintec + Presidio + Asana XL
9/08/14
IPM Treatments
Premium Treatments
Bravo Weather Stik + Asana XL
Bravo Weather Stik + Rally 40 WSP + Ranman + Asana XL
10/01/14
Harvest
Administrators have worked diligently to develop the Mid-Atlantic
Fruit Consortium. Dr. Kari Peter
from Penn State supporting tree
fruit pathology and Dr. Cassandra
Swett for UMD supporting small
fruit and grape pathology have
been developing strategies to support growers in both Pennsylvania
and Maryland. Recently the UMD
Entomology Department has hired
Dr. Kelly Hamby who received her
Ph.D. from UC Davis where she
worked on Spotted Wing Drosophila. Added to these great new hires
we have Dr.’s Chris Walsh and Joe
Fiola who continue to support
growers with their research and
outreach efforts. The fruit program
is certainly on the move and we can
thank Dr. Angus Murphy for his
tireless efforts to nurture the consortium and peruse new positions.
With the increase in specialist support and retirements in Extension,
I will be returning to Carroll County
to resume a more general Agricultural support role serving a wide
array of producers in the Carroll
county as well as the Northern
Cluster Counties. I have conducted
Research and Extension support to
the fruit industry during the height
of the BMSB outbreak and continued as SWD moved into the MidAtlantic.
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INCORPORATING SURROUND® INTO AN IPM PROGRAM FOR CONTROL OF BMSB IN APPLES.
Bryan Butler, Doug Price
I have continued my work with Surround®
and “soft insecticides” for the 2014 season
on apple and peaches. Although that data
is not in yet, I wanted to share some of the
information as we go into the final weeks
of the 2014 season. BMSB pressure appears to have been relatively light this season with the big migration to homes occurring the third and fourth weeks of September in Central Maryland. Even though we
are almost out of the woods, it is important
that you stay vigilant even if you haven’t
had damage to this point. It is possible for
BMSB to move in late and do a lot of damage on your late season fruit.
Following the 2010 growing season with its
devastating losses in peaches and apples
caused by Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
(BMSB), many growers in Maryland were
ready to use any chemistry required to produce a crop in 2011. The 2011 season
proved to be frustrating for growers that
experienced BMSB infestations with regard
to: pick your own spray schedules, days to
harvest, IPM programs being damaged by
broad spectrum pesticide application leading to loss of beneficial insects, increased
exposure to high toxicity products, cost,
increased number of applications, fuel,
time, loss of some of these products, and
public perception. Thus growers have been
forced to spend significantly more on production costs such as labor, fuel, materials,
and maintenance.
This project examines the potential to return to pre-2009 timing, interval, and material selection by incorporating Surround® as
a tool to combat our newest and most insidious pest Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
(BMSB).
Current recommendations for the control
of BMSB in apples include the use of Synthetic Pyrethroids, Organochlorines and
Organophosphates. These chemical families have been replaced in orchard spray
programs in recent years by products with
more specific modes of action that are generally less harmful to beneficial organisms.
The use of the more general insecticides
that appear to reduce the level of BMSB
damage may potentially lead to the destruction of Integrated Pest Management
(IPM) programs that have been in place for
nearly thirty years as beneficial populations
are decimated. The purpose of this experiment is to determine if the addition of Surround® (an organically certified kaolin clay
product) to insecticide materials used to
control traditional orchard pests can reduce the level of damage to fruit caused by
BMSB.
The Surround® was used at a rate of 12.5
pounds per 100 gallons as a tank mix that
may be acting as a repellent or tactile deterrent and could offer greater protection
of the fruit, particularly if used as a bridge
treatment between or a replacement for
insecticide applications, or as part of a push
-pull management strategy. Thus, the addition of the clay to the surface of the fruit
and foliage may result in behavioral modification of BMSB. It is well documented that
BMSB is very mobile and moves into the
orchard causing the most severe damage
on the perimeter rows. The clay barrier
from Surround® could be deterring BMSB
from moving into the orchard, or possibly
reduce the time spent in the trees, leading
to a reduction in feeding damage. In order
to examine this, samples evaluated were
paired with samples from trees in similar
positions in the orchard, i.e. exterior bordering to corn, exterior bordering woods,
and interior. This was done to compare
fruit that should be receiving comparable
pressure from BMSB based on the environment.
The insecticide applications were made
based on an IPM program using traditional
monitoring tools for lepidopteron pests
with visual observations for BMSB being
added to the program and material selection being based on need for control of the
pests present. Pheromone traps for Coddling Moth, Tufted Apple Bud Moth and
Oriental Fruit Moth were placed in the
block and monitored weekly to determine
need for application. BMSB were monitored using three minute surveys of five
trees weekly to determine presence and
damage to fruit.
Half of the trees received the program
without Surround® added and half received
the program with Surround® added. Fifty
fruit per tree were destructively sampled at
harvest and, although damage was still
above what would be considered acceptable economic threshold, severity of damage was very low, yielding a high percentage of salable fruit.
Although we are in the process of evaluating the data, initially it appears that there
was nearly 30% less damage by BMSB on
the fruit that received the program with
Surround® and larger differences when like
replicates are paired for comparison.
In our Red Haven peach block we had no
BMSB pressure at all this season. Weekly
counts and end of season evaluation of the
fruit showed extremely low levels of injury
Continued on page 10
HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGY NEWSLETTER
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INCORPORATING SURROUND® INTO AN IPM PROGRAM FOR CONTROL OF BMSB IN APPLES
continued from page 9
with brown stink bugs being the
stink bug we did find in the
block just before harvest time
but no BMSB.
Our apple data for 2014 on our
Goldrush block is not in but for
2013 pressure was overall light
from BMSB. We did find BMSB in
the block later in the season and
did have damage to fruit. Unfortunately, the Surround® treatments did not all hold up well
and what I found interesting was
that a late Brigade without application on our Pink Lady provided
much cleaner fruit (<2%) damage compared to up to 80% in
some of the treated Goldrush
replications.
After three years working on this
project I am forming an opinion
that using Surround® early may
be very helpful as we work our
way through the initial incursion
from BMSB but later in the season when pressure gets heavy
with that fresh population the
use of Brigade or Venom or similarly effective products is the
way to go to ensure clean fruit at
harvest.
This work will continue as we try
to provide adequate control
with the softest possible program.
2014 APPLE TIMELINE Sprayer calibrated for 100 gpa
2014 PEACH TIMELINE Sprayer calibrated for 100 gpa
4/03/14
Late dormant
Lorsban Advanced + Damoil + Copper
4/03/14
Late dormant
Damoil + Lime Sulfur Solution
4/14/14
Tight cluster
Manzate Pro-Stick + Inspire Super
4/14/14
Pink
Micro Fine Sulfur
4/24/14
Pink
Manzate Pro-Stick + Scala + Imidan 70W
4/25/14
Bloom
Bravo Weather Stik
5/01/14
Bloom
Manzate Pro-Stick + Procure 480 SC + Agri-Mycin 17
5/01/14
Late Bloom
Vangard WG
5/08/14
Petal fall
Manzate Pro-Stick + Syllit FL + Agri-Mycin 17 + Imidan
70W
5/08/14
Petal fall
Bravo Weather Stik + Imidan 70W + Surround® WP
5/19/14
Shuck split
Indar 2F + Captan 50W + Assail SG + Surround® WP
5/16/14
Thinning spray Sevin XLR Plus (Pink Lady only)
Maxcel (Gala and Fuji only)
5/19/14
1st cover
Manzate Pro-Stick + Rally 40WSP + Agri-Mycin 17 +
Assail 30 SG + Surround® WP
st
5/30/14
1 cover
Topsin M WSB + Imidan 70W + MicroFine Sulfur +
Surround® WP
6/09/14
2nd cover
Indar 2F + Alticor + Surround® WP
rd
5/30/14
2nd cover
Manzate Pro-Stick + Vangard WG + Imidan 70W
+ MicroFine Sulfur + Surround® WP
6/20/14
3 cover
Captan 50W + Topsin M WSB + Imidan 70W +
Surround® WP
6/09/14
3rd cover
Captan 50W + Vangard WG + Actara + Surround® WP
7/01/14
4th cover
Indar 2F + Sevin XLR Plus + Surround® WP
6/20/14
4th cover
Flint + Imidan 70W + Surround® WP
7/10/14
5th cover
Elevate 50 WDG + Sevin XLR Plus + Surround® WP
7/01/14
5th cover
Flint + Assail 30 SG + Surround® WP
7/22/14
6th cover
Captan 50W + Topsin M WSB + Sevin XLR Plus + Assail
30 SG + Surround® WP
7/10/14
6th cover
Captan 50W + Rally 40WSP + Imidan 70W + Surround®
WP
7/30/14
First Harvest
First harvest and data collected
7/22/14
7th cover
Captan 50W + Topsin M WSB + Ziram 76 DF + Assail 30
SG + Surround® WP
7/31/14
7th cover
Indar 2F
8/04/14
Final harvest
7/31/14
th
Pristine + Imidan 70W + Surround WP
th
8 cover
®
8/11/14
9 cover
Captan 50W + Topsin M WSB + Ziram 76 DF+
Surround® WP
8/21/14
10th cover
Pristine + Belay
9/02/14
11th cover
Captan 50W + Topsin M WSB + Ziram 76 DF + Actara
9/10/14
12th cover
Pristine + Brigade WSB (Fuji and Pink Lady only)
Pristine + Belay (Goldrush and Enterprise)
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HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGY NEWSLETTER
HIGH-DENSITY ORCHARD SYSTEMS FOR MARYLAND: FIELD-TESTING ADVANCED
SELECTIONS FROM THE GENEVA APPLE ROOTSTOCK BREEDING PROGRAM
Bryan Butler, University of Maryland Extension; Anna Wallis, Christopher S. Walsh, Emily Snyder, and Tim von Thun, Department of Plant Science and Landscape
Architecture, University of Maryland-College Park; Julia Harshman, Washington State University; Douglas Price, Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station; Gennaro Fazio,
USDA-ARS, Cornell-Geneva
This planting is part of the first evaluation of
the G-202 rootstock on a large scale. This
study serves to examine and compare the
growth habits of apple trees on tissue culture (TC) and stool bed G-202, as well as G935 and G-41. The plot is split with half of
the trees having Cripps Pink for a scion and
the other half having Brookfield Gala for the
scion. Growers/nurseries buy liners directly
out of TC for peaches and cherries but not
for apples. By observing the growth rate
and structure, overall size and yield, we
want to begin to determine if the TC process is detrimental to apple production or
cultural practices in the orchard. Much of
the work that has been done with these
rootstocks and the Tall Spindle system has
been done in other parts of the country.
Maryland growers have had to extrapolate
from that information; given the variation in
climates, we are not certain how closely
recommendations from states like New
York or Michigan can be followed here. We
plan to: evaluate High Density systems for
western/central MD; collect data on new
dwarfing disease tolerant rootstocks; help
to determine the appropriateness of this
High Density system for hot humid conditions of the mid-Atlantic region; and gain a
better understanding of the growth habit of
TC trees in comparison to those produced
in traditional stool beds.
CHARACTERISTICS OF G-935
Data has been collected on height, trunk
diameter, survivability, fruit quality (which
includes color, soluble solids, firmness, and
starch), fruit size, yield per tree, and tree
efficiency (fresh weight of fruit/cross sectional area) for four seasons. To this point as
we finish the 5th leaf on this planting there
has been very little difference between the
trees. The 202TC trees certainly broke out of
the blocks fast and initially made a larger
more robust tree in comparison to stool
bed 202 trees but, over the last two years, it
is difficult to see a great difference between
any of the trees and statistically there are no
differences between the treatments.
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Vigor intermediate between M-9 and
M-26
Very cold hardy
Resistant to Fire Blight and Crown
Rot
Tolerant to Replant Disease Complex
Susceptible to Wooly Apple Aphid
CHARACTERISTICS OF G-41
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M-9 vigor
Highly yield efficient
Highly productive (most U.S. trials
yields 100-125% of M-9 check)
Very precocious
Very cold hardy
Does well in warmer climates
Immune to Fire Blight and Crown Rot
and Wooly Apple Aphid
Replant tolerant
As far as survivability, we have lost a number of trees. All tree losses were due to
breaking at the graft union. Most of the
losses were early on but G-935 continues to
break and has been the rootstock that has
lost the most trees.
CHARACTERISTICS OF G-202
Although this will be the final season for
collection of all the data, the planting will
remain and be managed so further observations can be made regarding this rootstock
and the planting will be expanded in 2015
to include G-214, G-11, G-22, Bud 9, M-9,
and G-42, planted at both 6’x12’ and 3’x12’
on our four wire 9’ trellis system.
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Very excited this season to have actually accomplished renovation pruning. Below you can
see it does really work and we are now finishing our fifth leaf and will begin doing a lot
more of this type of pruning as we work on our Maryland Modified Tall Spindle System.
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It is similar in size to M-26
Precocious, productive
It is resistant to woolly apple aphid,
fire blight, and crown rot
In New Zealand it has been a top
performer
Good choice for weak growing cultivars like Honeycrisp
Tolerance to apple replant disease
Moderate rooting in stool bed.
Geneva® 202 was released in May of
2002 in New Zealand and in the USA
in 2004.
TRELLIS BUDGET FOR
½ ACRE PLANTING
Wire (2) 4000’rolls of wire
$168.00
Crimps (2) boxes
$ 25.00
Tighteners (54)
$153.90
Posts 12’ (63)
$1260.00
Pins (36)
$ 36.00
TOTAL
$1642.90
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HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGY NEWSLETTER
Robert E. Black Receives Harry G. Black Distinguished Service Award in Hershey, PA
The Harry G. Black Distinguished Service
awarded is given, when deemed appropriate by the Executive Board, to a person
who is a member of the Maryland State
Horticultural Society making a significant
contribution in the state of Maryland this
year and in years past. The Award and
Nominations Committee, consisting of
three members appointed by the President, shall recommend to the Executive
Board such an award.
The Maryland State Horticultural Society (MSHS)
presented the Harry G. Black Distinguished
Service award in Hershey, PA at the 2014 Grower
Banquet to Robert E. Black, co-owner and operator
of Catoctin Mountain Orchards. Robert is currently
serving as MSHS Treasurer and in other capacities.
Although primarily intended to be given
to a fruit grower or those involved in fruit
production, it may be given to a person in
an allied industry such as processing, a
state employee, a county agent, university
personnel, or to any other person making
a special contribution to the fruit industry.
The committee will annually review the
list of nominees, if any, to determine its
recommendation to the Executive Board.
PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS ARE:
Lloyd Balderston III, 1976
Dr. Castillo Graham, 1976
Professor A. F. Veirheller, 1976
S. Herman Todd, 1977
William C. Main, 1978
Theodore Stegmaier, 1978
M. N. “Nick” Pope, 1979
Dr. L. O. Weaver, 1980
Dr. Ben L. Rogers, 1981
Dr. Arthur Thompson, 1982
Harry G. Black, 1985
George H. Butler, Jr., 1986
William M. Allenberg, 1996
Evan B. Milburn, 1997
John H. Rinehart, 1999
Dr. Paul W. Steiner, 2000
I. Bruce Barr, 2005
Henry R. Passi, 2008
Allan Baugher, 2011
Robert E. Black, 2014
2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Jan. 8-11, 2015: Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable
Conference, www.seregionalconference.com/
Jan. 13, 2015: Introduction to Hard Cider Production
will be held at the Penn State Fruit and Research & Extension Center, 290 University Drive, Biglerville, PA 17307 from 8 AM to 3:30 PM.
Cost is $120.00 which includes tasting of hard ciders of various flavors, a catered lunch and take home resource materials. Registration or more information about the workshop, please contact Extension registration support at (717) 334-6271. (deadline Dec.15,
2014)
Jan. 15-17, 2015: Future Harvest - CASA 16th Annual
Conference—”Cultivate The Chesapeake Foodshed”
www.futureharvestcasa.org/
Jan. 19-21, 2015: Ohio Produce Growers and Marketing
Association (OPGMA), http://opgma.org/OPGMA-AnnualCongress
Jan. 20-22, 2015: 2014 Empire State Fruit and Vegetable
Expo http://nysvga.org/expo/information/
Jan. 27-29, 2015: 2015 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable
Convention, Hershey, PA http://www.mafvc.org (registration and
program included in this newsletter)
Jan. 30, 2015 (9 AM to 3:30 PM): Central Maryland Vegetable
Growers Meeting, Friendly Farm Inn, Foreston Road, Upperco,
MD. Registration or more info. Contact (410) 771-1761 or dmarti@umd.edu
Feb. 1 - Feb. 06, 2015: 30th Annual NAFDMA Convention, Nashville, Tennessee, www.farmersinspired.com/TN2015
Feb. 04, 2014:Southern Maryland Vegetable & Fruit Production Meeting, Location: St. Mary’s County. For more information:
R. David Myers (410) 222-3906 or email myersrd@umd.edu
Feb. 6-7, 2015: MGGA/MWA/UME Meeting
www.marylandgrapes.org
Feb 12-13, 2015: 2015 Mid-Atlantic Women In Agriculture
Regional Conference, Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, Dover,
DE http://www.extension.umd.edu/womeninag
Feb. 19, 2015 (8:30 AM to 4:00 PM): Western Maryland
Regional Fruit Meeting, Western Maryland Research & Education Center, Keedysville, MD. For more information or registration
contact Susan Barnes at (301) 432-2767 x301 or
sbarnes6@umd.edu
Feb. 21-25, 2015: 58th International Fruit Tree Assoc. Annual
Conference & Intensive Workshop, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
http://www.ifruittree.org/dnnEvents/2015AnnualConference.aspx
Feb. 24-27, 2015: 2015 North American Raspberry &
Blackberry Conference, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
http://www.raspberryblackberry.com/local.cfm?
doc=webdocs/2015Conference%20Overview.htm
Feb. 25, 2015 (8:30 AM to 4:00 PM): Bay Area Fruit School,
Wye Research and Education Center, Queenstown, MD
For more information contact: Mike Newell @ mnewell@umd.edu
Aug. 2015: North American Strawberry Growers Association is
coming to Maryland for a Summer Tour - stay tuned for more
information.
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PRIVATE PESTICIDE CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION & NUTRIENT
MANAGEMENT VOUCHER TRAINING DATES
Dec. 8, 2014: MD PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
RECERTIFICATION CLASS, 6 PM-8 PM, Grantsville Library, 102
Parkview Dr. Grantsville, MD 21536; Registration: call (301) 3346960 or e-mail susanp@umd.edu
Dec. 15, 2014: PESTICIDE RECERTIFICATION & NUTRIENT
MANAGEMENT VOUCHER, 6-8 PM, Snow Hill Lions Club, 5513
Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863; Registration, contact Carla
Colvin at (410) 632-1972 or by email ccolvin@umd.edu
Dec. 15, 2014: MD PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
RECERTIFICATION CLASS, 6 PM-8 PM, UME-Grantsville County
Office, 1916 Maryland Highway, Suite A, Mt. Lake Park, MD 21550;
Registration: call (301) 334-6960 or e-mail susanp@umd.edu
Dec. 15, 2014: PESTICIDE RECERTIFICATION & NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT VOUCHER, 6 PM-8 PM, Snow Hill Lions Club, 5513 Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863; Pre-registration is required to ensure
enough training materials. Contact Carla Colvin at (410) 632-1972
or by email ccolvin@umd.edu
DEC.18, 2014: NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT VOUCHER TRAINING
10 AM - 12 PM, UME-Kent Co., 709 Morgnec Road, Chestertown,
MD 21620; Registration: must pre-register by calling (410) 7781661 or by emailing vclrkstn@umd.edu
Jan. 8, 2015: PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR TRAINING
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, UME-Kent Co., 709 Morgnec Road, Chestertown,
MD 21620; Registration: Must pre-register by calling (410) 7781661 or by emailing vclrkstn@umd.edu
Jan.13, 2015: PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION
TRAINING
UME-Arundel County, 97 Dairy Lane, Gambrills, MD 21054;
If you have allowed your Private Pesticide Applicator Certification
to expire or are a new applicant, then you are invited to attend the
Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Training and Examination. It’s a two-step process: Step 1: A Private Applicator Certification Training will be conducted at the Anne Arundel Extension
Office from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on January 13, 2015. Step 2: A Private
Pesticide Applicator Exam will be given at the Anne Arundel Extension Office from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on January 27, 2015. Registration
required: To register for this event contact the Anne Arundel
County Extension Office at (410) 222-3906 or visit https://
extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county/private-pesticideapplicator-certification-training
Jan. 20, 2015 and Feb. 2, 2015: FARMER TRAINING &
CERTIFCATION—CROP OPERATIONS USING MANURE AND
FERTILLIZER, 9:30 AM—4:30 PM, University of Maryland Wye Research and Education Center, 124 Wye Narrows Drive, Queenstown, MD 21659; Cost: $35 (includes lunch on first day); Registration or more information: Space is limited and registrations are
accepted on a first come basis; therefore, register early. Paid registrations must be received 10 days before the first class. For more
information, please call (410) 841-5959. Classes will be cancelled if
there is lack of interest.
Jan. 22, 2015: PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, UME-Kent Co., 709 Morgnec Road, Chestertown,
MD 21620; Registration: Must pre-register by calling (410) 7781661 or by emailing vclrkstn@umd.edu (link sends e-mail). Please
bring photo ID and a calculator with you. Exam will be administered by MDA.
Feb. 10, 2015 and Feb. 23, 2015: FARMER TRAINING &
CERTIFCATION—CROP OPERATIONS USING MANURE AND
FERTILLIZER, 9:30 AM—4:30 PM, University of Maryland Extension—Washington County, 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD
21713. Cost: $35 (includes lunch on first day); Registration or more
information: Space is limited and registrations are accepted on a
first come basis; therefore, register early. Paid registrations must be
received 10 days before the first class. For more information,
please call (410) 841-5959. Classes will be cancelled if there is lack
of interest.
Feb. 25, 2015: NUTRIENT APPLICATOR VOUCHER TRAINING, 10
AM—12 PM, UME-Harford County Office, 2335 Rock Spring Road,
Forest Hill, MD 21050; This program is free, but advanced registration is required as space is limited. To register, please call the Harford County Extension Office at (410) 638-3255.
Mar. 4, 2015 and Mar. 11, 2015: NEW PRIVATE PESTICIDE
APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION TRAINING AND EXAM, 1 PM—3
PM, University of Maryland Extension—Wicomico County, 28647
Old Quantico Rd , Salisbury, MD 21801; Cost: $10; Pre-registration
is required for both the training class and exam. *If you are registering for the Exam ONLY, please contact (410) 632-1972 prior to
registering as there is no fee for taking the exam but registration is
still required. For any additional questions, please contact Jessie at
410-632-1972. To register online—http://www.eventbrite.com/e/
new-private-pesticide-applicator-certification-training-examtickets-12463293045?aff=eorg; Contact: Jessie at (410) 632-1972 or
by email jflores@umd.edu
Mar. 24, 2015: PESTICIDE TRAINING, 9 AM-3 PM, University of
Maryland Extension—Harford County, 2335 Rock Spring Road,
Forest Hill, MD 21050; There is no charge to attend training, but
please let us know you will be attending by calling (410) 638-3255.
Apr. 3, 2015: ON-LINE NUTRIENT MGMT VOUCHER
RECERTIFICATION
4 PM - 6 PM, Registration: UME-Anne Arundel Co. (410) 222-3906
or online: https://extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county/linenutrient-applicator-voucher-training
Apr. 10, 2015: ON-LINE PVT PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
RECERTIFICATION
4 PM - 6 PM, Registration: UME-Anne Arundel Co. (410) 222-3906
or online: https://extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county/lineprivate-pesticide-recertification-training
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ARTHUR H. THOMPSON TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP
The purpose of the Thompson Travel Fellowship is to expose young people, working in the Maryland fruit industry, to ideas
on fruit production in other areas of the
world. In order to do this, the Maryland
State Horticultural Society has established
a fellowship of up to $1,000. This fellowship can be awarded annually to young
people working in the fruit industry to promote leadership within the Society.
Recipient: The recipient will be a fruit
grower or someone else associated with
fruit production in Maryland, to be given to
young persons aged 18 to 30, to be encourage travel outside the state of Maryland. The recipient would be expected to
make a short presentation to the membership at the annual meeting concerning the
information learned in the travel.
Application and Procedure: To apply,
a brief explanation of the proposed trip
should be submitted in writing. The application letter should include the name, age,
and potential trip being considered by the
applicant. Applications should be submitted by January 16, 2015 to be considered for use during the subsequent year.
Applications for the award should be
submitted to: Lynn Moore, Secretary, c/o
MSHS , Nominating and Awards Committee, 2415 Woodbine Road, Woodbine, MD 21797, (410) 489-7034.
The Awards and Nominating Committee
will consider the nominations and will
make its recommendation to the Executive
Committee, which will make the final decision. The Thompson Fellowship will be
presented at the Awards Banquet held during the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable
Convention in Hershey, PA.
YOUNG GROWERS TACKLE AG LITERACY
Do you question your skills when discussing hot agricultural topics with others? Are
you, your customers, and your media
statements Ag Literate? The Young Grower
Alliance, State Horticultural Association of
PA, and Penn State Extension will hold
their Pre-Conference Workshop at the
2015 Mid Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable
Convention on Monday, January 26, from 1
to 4 pm. The cost is $50 which includes
light refreshments.
Guest Speakers:
 Lori Connelly is the Executive Director
of the PA Ag Resource Centers in the
College of Agricultural Sciences at
Penn State. Lori will address what Ag
Literacy means and how we, as producers, can mindfully educate our
consumers. She also will provide us
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with basic tools to address questions
from the public and the media.
Dr. Richard Stup is the Branch Sales
Manager for AgChoice Farm Credit at
the Susquehanna Valley Office. Richard will train us on internal communications, focusing on controversial conversations with customers.
Expect a dynamic presentation with opportunities to interact with other young
growers across the Mid-Atlantic, as well as
a panel of your peers and industry experts
as they relate their experiences with communicating controversial topics.
Registration form is provided below or for
more information, contact Tara Baugher,
tab36@psu.edu or (717) 334-6271.
MARYLAND STATE
HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY MEETINGS
HELD AT MAFV
CONVENTION
The Maryland State Horticultural Society will
have the following meetings during the MidAtlantic Fruit and Vegetable (MAFV)
Convention.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
(officers and board members)
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 ● 4:30 PM (NEW
TIME!) ● Cocoa Suite #2
BUSINESS MEETING
(All members are encouraged to attend)
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 ● 4:30 PM ●
Tower #2
LODGING AT HERSHEY
Hershey Lodge, an official Resort of Hersheypark http://www.hersheylodge.com/
For reservations, call 1-800-HERSHEY
be sure to mention you are with the
Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention group code number #1837233 to get
the special convention rate of $138.00
plus 11% tax per night per room with
single, double, triple or quad occupancy.
For additional information go to:
www.hersheylodge.com
Ag Literacy for Growers Registration Form - Registration Deadline: January 15, 2015
Names: _________________________________________________________________ Business: __________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________
Registration Fee: $50 (includes light refreshments during networking hour)
Total Enclosed: $50 x __________ = $ ____________
Please make check payable to: State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania
Please return registration form and payment to: Maureen Irvin, Executive Secretary, State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania,
480 Mountain Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353
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Schedule
&
Registration
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (AS OF NOVEMBER 24, 2014)
Please note, speakers, topics, times and rooms in this program are subject to change. Check for updates on the website at www.mafvc.org.
The printed program at the Convention will take precedence over any pre-convention programs.
PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOPS—MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2015 (pre-registration is required)
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
NEW ORGANIC VEGETABLE PRODUCERS SCHOOL—FEE: $100
(includes lunch, course reader and organic production guide)
This full day intensive will delve into plant propagation, insect,
weed and disease management. Join us if you are a new organic
vegetable producer or interested in transitioning your operation.
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:30 PM
3:00 PM
Introduction and Organic Standards
Tips for Transplant Propagation for New Organic
Growers
Plant Disease Basics
Managing Plant Disease Hands-On Activity
Lunch
Six Steps toward Ecological Weed Management in
Organic Vegetable Production
Organic Pest Management Hands-On Activity
Adjourn
Speakers: Tianna DuPont, Penn State Extension; John Good, Quiet
Creek Farm, and Beth Gugino, Penn State University.
Note: Soil Management is an important basis for organic management. Rather than cover it only in a cursory manner we will
point you in the direction of longer courses designed to delve into
the details.
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
IRRIGATION WATER TOOLBOX WORKSHOP—FEE: $50
(includes lunch)
Have you tested your irrigation water chemistry? Learn how the
quality of your irrigation water affects aspects of production including nutrient availability, pesticide behavior, and pathogen
control. Bring your own water sample to test and develop a plan
for your own water testing toolbox. Water sample collection instructions will be sent to registrants. Presenters will include Penn
State Extension commercial horticulture and water resources educators, and other academic researchers and water treatment industry representatives.
The following topics will be covered:
 Evaluating irrigation water source options
 Water chemistry: pH, alkalinity and conductivity
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Acid adjustment calculations and injection systems
Hands-on water testing activity; equipment calibration
Water testing and water test report interpretation
Fertilizer-water interactions
Water quality effects on pesticides
Physical and chemical water treatment methods
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
BASICS OF GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES WORKSHOP—
FEE: $50 (includes lunch – limited registration)
This will be a pilot presentation of the FDA-Approved Farm Food
Safety Course presented by the Produce Safety Alliance that will
prepare growers to meet the food safety standards under the new
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
PENNSYLVANIA PESTICIDE APPLICATOR LICENSE BASIC
TRAINING—FEE: $50
(includes lunch and Private Applicator Packet which includes
course and study materials)
If you intend to purchase and/or apply restricted use pesticides for
the purpose of producing an agricultural commodity on land
which is owned or rented by you, then you need a Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture Pesticide (PDA) License. To become a
certified private applicator, testing is required. This full day Monday session will cover the basics and prepare you for the pesticide
applicator’s exam (which will take place Tuesday morning from
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM.)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
AG LITERACY FOR GROWERS: COMMUNICATING WITH
CONSUMERS AND THE MEDIA—FEE: $50
(includes light refreshments)
REGISTRATION IS THOUGH SHAP—A SEPARATE FORM ON
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Do you struggle with communicating your message to consumers
and media? Are you confident that your employees can handle any
question from a customer? Lori Connelly from Penn State Universi-
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MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2015 (pre-registration is required)
ty will prepare you to smoothly deliver your company’s beliefs and
easily conduct interviews before any audience. Dr. Richard Stup
from AgChoice Farm Credit returns to discuss best practices for
training employees and to address concerns they hear from consumers.
Workshop Topics:
 Ag Literacy—What is it?
 Connecting with your Consumers
 Framing your Message
 Do’s and Don’ts when the Press Calls
8:15 AM - 5:30 PM
FARM MARKET TOUR—FEE: $60
(includes lunch and optional wine tasting)
This all-day bus tour will leave the Hershey Lodge at 8:15 a.m. and
return at 5:30 p.m. It will include visits to Strite’s Orchard & CSA in
Harrisburg (farm market, bakery, and CSA), Ashcombe Farm and
Greenhouses (market, gift shop, bakery, café and garden center) in
Mechanicsburg, Hollabaugh Brothers Farm in Biglerville (farm market, bakery, gifts), The Historic Round Barn in Biglerville (farm market, gifts, bakery, and event venue), and the Hauser Estate Winery
(production facility, tasting/sales area).
Session incorporates interaction between participants to expand
your network and opportunities to ask questions of your peers,
industry experts and educators.
MAIN CONVENTION PROGRAM
TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 27, 2015
FOOD TRENDS - TRINIDAD ROOM
9:00 AM Boomers to Millennials, Who is Buying What and
How to Tell Them What You Have - Brian Moyer,
Penn State Extension
9:45 AM Interpreting National Food Trend for Profit - Heather
Mikulas, Penn State University
10:30 AM Adjourn to Keynote Session
TOMATOES - EMPIRE ROOM
9:00 AM Getting Paid for Your Produce - An Introduction to
PACA - Gregory Brown, McCarron & Diess
9:45 AM *Tomato Disease Update: Late Blight - Dr. Beth
Gugino, Penn State University
10:30 AM Adjourn to Keynote Session
GMO'S - MAGNOLIA ROOM
9:00 AM Status and Content of GMO Labelling Legislation Ross Pifer, Penn State Dickinson Agricultural Law Center
9:45 AM Experience and Potential of Biotechnology for Fruit
and Vegetables - Dr. Li Li, Cornell University
10:30 AM Adjourn to Keynote Session
LEAFY GREENS - CRYSTAL ROOM
9:00 AM Four Season Lettuce Production - Dr. Lewis Jett, West
Virginia University
9:45 AM * IPM Strategies for High Tunnel Leafy Greens Judson Reid, Cornell Cooperative Extension
10:30 AM Adjourn to Keynote Session
ORGANIC VEGETABLES - WILD ROSE ROOM
9:00 AM Using a Buckwheat Cover Crop for Maximum Weed
Suppression after Early Vegetables - Thomas
Bjorkman, Cornell University
9:45 AM Spiral Path Farm: How We Grow Transplants - Michael
& Terra Brownback, Spiral Path Farm
10:30 AM Adjourn to Keynote Session
SNAP BEANS - COCOA 1
9:00 AM Snap Bean Health - to be announced
9:45 AM How to Grow That Great Yield - grower panel
10:30 AM Adjourn to Keynote Session
APPS FOR AG - COCOA BALLROOM
9:00 AM **Apps for Pest Management - Andrew Frankenfield,
Penn State Extension
9:45 AM Is There a Drone (Unmanned Aircraft System) In Your
Farms Future? - Craig Williams, Penn State Extension
10:30 AM Adjourn to Keynote Session
TREE FRUIT - NIGERIAN ROOM
9:00 AM Invocation - Ed Weaver
9:05 AM President’s Address - Tim Weiser
9:15 AM *The MaluSim Apple Carbohydrate Model and its
Use For Improving Consistency of Chemical Thinning
- Dr. Alan Lakso, Cornell University and Dr. Terence
Robinson, Cornell University
10:00 AM Improving Branching of Apple Trees - Win Cowgill,
Rutgers Cooperative Extension
10:30 AM Adjourn to Keynote Session
KEYNOTE - NIGERIAN AND TRINIDAD ROOMS
10:45 AM Legislative Update
11:00 AM Keynote Presentation: Human Capital: Now,
Tomorrow and the Next Generation - Russell Redding,
Delaware Valley College
12:00 AM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby
(cash)
* before a topic indicates the topic is expected to qualify for a category pesticide applicator license update credit.
** before a topic indicates the topic is expected to qualify for a core pesticide applicator license update credit.
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TUESDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 27, 2015
CSA'S - TRINIDAD ROOM
1:30 PM Cooperative Models: Partnering With Other Farms Heidi Secord, Josie Porter Farm
2:10 PM Cooperative Models: Partnering With Other Farms John Good, Quiet Creek Farm
3:00 PM Adding a CSA To Your Retail Farm Market - Kurt
Alstede, Alstede Farm
4:00 PM Adjourn
TOMATOES - EMPIRE ROOM
1:30 PM *Bacterial Spot of Tomato: Biology and Management
- Dr. Beth Gugino, Penn State University
2:00 PM Tomato Fertility - Steve Bogash, Penn State Extension
2:45 PM **How Water Quality Effects Pesticide Efficacy - Kerry
Richards, Penn State Extension
3:30 PM Tomato Grafting and Foliar Diseases in High Tunnel
- Judson Reid, Cornell Coop. Extension
4:00 PM Adjourn
POLLINATORS AND POLLINATION - MAGNOLIA ROOM
1:30 PM CPR - Pollinatore Biology, Nutrition and Health Dr. Harlan Patch, Penn State University
2:00 PM *Pollinating High Bush Blueberry: Who Does It, and
How Can Growers Improve It – Dr. Rufus Isaacs,
Michigan State University
2:45 PM **IPM To Minimize Impacts on Pollinators in Tree
Fruit - Dr. David Biddinger, Penn State University
3:30 PM *Cucurbit Pollinators, Pollination and IPM - Dr. Shelby
Fleischer, Penn State University
4:00 PM Government Conservation Programs for Pollinators James Gillis, USDA/NRCS; Mace Vaughan, Xerces Society
4:30 PM Discussion: Dr. Harland Patch, Penn State
University; Dr. Rufus Isaacs, Michigan State University;
Dr. David Biddinger, Penn State University; Dr. Shelby
Fleischer, Penn State University; James Gillis, USDA
NRCS; Mace Vaughan, Xerces Society
5:00 PM Adjourn
DRIP IRRIGATION - CRYSTAL ROOM
1:30 PM Pond Management - Bryan Swistock, Penn State
Extension
2:00 PM Ag Management Strategies for Drip Irrigation - John
Melora, Lee Rain Inc.
2:45 PM Soil Moisture and Fertilizer Management - George
Hochmuth, University of Florida
3:30 PM Drip Irrigation Uniformity - William Wolfram, Toro Ag
4:00 PM Keeping Fertigation Units Running Properly Thomas Ford, Penn State Extension
4:30 PM Adjourn
ORGANIC VEGETABLES - WILD ROSE ROOM
1:30 PM Nutrient Management in Organic Cropping System John Spargo, Penn State University
2:00 PM New Insights on Weed Management Decision
Making from Mental Models Research - Dr. Doug
2:45 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
Doohan, Ohio Ag Research & Development Center
Strategies For Weed Suppression and Improving Soil
Fertility During Transition to Organic Vegetable
Production - Dr. Doug Doohan, Ohio Ag Research &
Development Center
*Evaluation of Organic Insecticides for Vegetable
Production - Dr. Galen Dively, University of Maryland
A Comparison of Organic Cucurbity Production
Techniques: Plastic vs. Strip Tillage Field Preparation
With and Without Row Cover - Jason Lilley and Dr. Elsa
Sanchez, Penn State University
Adjourn
ONIONS AND GARLIC - COCOA 1
1:30 PM Onion Varieties - Dr. Michael Orzolek, Penn State
University Emeritus
2:00 PM Garlic Fertility: Optimal Rates and Timing - Crystal
Stewart, Cornell University
2:45 PM *Bacterial Disease Management of Onions - Dr. Beth
Gugino, Penn State University
3:30 PM Sweet, Green and Overwintering Onion Varieties for
Plasticulture & Bare Ground - Gordon Johnson,
University of Delaware
4:00 PM Growing Great Leeks - Eli Cook, Spring Valley Farm
4:30 PM Adjourn
LABOR/FARM MANAGEMENT - COCOA BALLROOM
1:30 PM Employee Management - Keith Dickinson, Farm Credit
East
2:30 PM Income Tax Planning - Keith Dickinson, Farm
Credit East
3:30 PM The New Farm Bill, Horticultural Crop Insurance and
Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP)
- John Berry, Penn State Extension, Gene Gantz, RMA,
and Rebecca Csutoras, Farm Service Agency
4:30 PM Adjourn
TREE FRUIT - NIGERIAN ROOM
1:30 PM Automating Pruning: Pie in the Sky or Rubber meets
the Road - Dr. Peter Hirst, Purdue University
2:00 PM Pruning by the Numbers - Dr. Jim Schupp, Penn State
Extension
2:30 PM Pruning Running Late: Time to Automate - Dr. Jayson
Harper, Dr. Leland Glenna, Dr. Anouk Patel-Campillo,
Penn State University
3:00 PM From Loppers to Lasers: Labor-Saving Engineering
Advances for Grapes and Apples - Dr. Johnny Park,
Perdue University and Tony Koselka, Vision Robotics
3:45 PM Computer: Assisted Pruning Demonstration - MidAtlantic Growers and Speakers
4:15 PM Adjourn
4:30 PM SHAP Business Meeting
4:30 PM Maryland State Horticultural Society Executive
Committee Meeting - Cocoa Suite #2
* before a topic indicates the topic is expected to qualify for a category pesticide applicator license update credit.
** before a topic indicates the topic is expected to qualify for a core pesticide applicator license update credit.
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WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 28, 2015
MARKETING 101 - TRINIDAD ROOM
9:00 AM Effective Market Signage - Caleb Torrice, Tabora
Farm and Orchard
9:40 AM Market Curb Appeal - Jennifer Brodsky, Kitchen
Table Consultants
10:30 AM Market Décor: Themes, Displays and Windows Brit Carlson, Ruie and Grace
11:10 AM Market Layout - Jennifer Brodsky, Kitchen Table
Consultants
12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby
(cash)
SWEET CORN - EMPIRE ROOM
9:00 AM Nutrient Management with Tissue Testing - Steve
Bogash, Penn State Extension
9:30 AM Sweet Corn Varieties - Blake Myers, Seigers Seed Co.
10:00 AM *Managing Weeds in No-Till Sweet Corn - Steve
Groff, Cedar Meadow Farm
10:45 AM *Managing Insects with Today's Options - Dr. Galen
Dively, University of Maryland
11:30 AM *Understanding and Managing Sweet Corn Leaf
Diseases - Dr. Alyssa Collins, Penn State University
12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby
(cash)
SOIL HEALTH/COVER CROPS - MAGNOLIA ROOM
9:00 AM Nitrogen Release and Disease Suppressive
Activity of Four Compost Amendments on Three
Vegetable Farms - Lori Hoagland, Purdue University
9:30 AM Living Mulch as an Alternative to Herbicides in
Plasticulture Vegetables - Judson Reid, Cornell
Cooperative Extension
10:00 AM Solvita, Haney, Food Web, Cornell Soil Health
Test—What Are My Soil Health Test Options and
What Will They Tell Me - Charlie White, Penn State
Extension
10:45 AM The Role of Organic Matter in Soil Fertility
Management - John Spargo, Penn State University
11:30 AM Lessons Learned: Incorporating Cover Crops and
Reduced Tillage on Our Farm - Arthur King, Harvest
Valley Farms
12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby
(cash)
SMALL FRUIT - FOCUS ON SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA CRYSTAL ROOM
9:00 AM *Spotted Wing Drosophila in the Mid Atlantic: An
Update - Dr. David Biddinger, Penn State University
9:30 AM **Experiences With a Fixed Sprayer System in High
Tunnel Raspberries - Dale Riggs, D. Riggs Consulting
10:00 AM *Progress Towards Managing Spotted Wing
Drosophila on Blueberries - Cesar Rodriguez-Soana,
Rutgers Cooperative Extension
10:45 AM *Chemical and Non-Chemical Approaches to
Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila in Raspberry Dr. Rufus Isaacs, Michigan State University
11:30 AM Using Spotted Wing Drosophila Exclusion Netting
in Blueberries - Dale Riggs, D. Riggs Consulting
12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby
(cash)
GREENHOUSE ORNAMENTALS - WILD ROSE ROOM
9:00 AM Getting Started Selling Perennials; These You Need
to Have - Sinclair Adam, Penn State Extension
9:30 AM **Pesticide Delivery Systems for Greenhouse
Applications - Thomas Ford, Penn State Extension
10:00 AM *Replacing Neonicotinoids in the Greenhouse - Dr.
Raymond Cloyd, Kansas State University
10:45 AM You're Killing Your Own Plants: Greenhouse
Sanitation Makes Better Plants - Dr. Gary Moorman,
Penn State University
11:30 AM Top Ten Ways to Save on Greenhouse Heating Costs
- Neil Mattson, Cornell University
12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby
(cash)
WINE GRAPES - COCOA 1
9:00 AM Vineyard Canopy Management Practices for Premium Wine Grapes - Joyce Rigby, Vineyard Consultant
9:45 AM Understanding, Assessing and Managing Freeze
Injury in Grapevines - Dr. Michela Centinari, Penn State
University
10:15 AM Finding Balance —Vine Size, Capacity, Vigor and
Vine Balance - Dr. Alan Lakso, Cornell University
11:00 AM Replanting: Challenges and Opportunities - Dr. Gary
Pavlis, Rutgers University
11:30 AM **Core Presentation - Dr. Kerry Richards, Penn State
University
12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby
(cash)
SPANISH - COCOA BALLROOM
9:00 AM *Bayas y la Drosophila Ala Manchada (Brambles and
SWD) - Kathy Demchak & Tianna Dupont, Penn State
9:30 AM Manejo Postcosecha de Bayas y Fresas (Post-Harvest
Handling of Berries) - Lee Stivers, Penn State Extension
10:00 AM *Mantenga la Seguridad de sus Cultivos—Use
Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas y MIP (Keep Your Crop
Safe—Use Good Agricultural Practices and IPM) Maria Gorgo-Gourovitch, Penn State Extension
11:30 AM Poda de Huertos de Manzano de Alta Densidad: Principios y una Demonstracion (Pruning High Density
Apple Orchards: Principles and a Demonstration) Mario Miranda Sazo, Cornell Extension
12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby
(cash)
* before a topic indicates the topic is expected to qualify for a category pesticide applicator license update credit.
** before a topic indicates the topic is expected to qualify for a core pesticide applicator license update credit.
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WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 28, 2015
TREE FRUIT - NIGERIAN ROOM
9:00 AM *How to Take Advantage of NEWA Weather and Pest
Models - Dr. Julie Carroll, Cornell University
9:30 AM Grower Usage of NEWA Systems (panel) - Dr. Rob
Crassweller, Penn State University (moderator), Sam
Boyer; Ben Lerew; Bruce Hollabaugh, Hollabaugh
Brothers Fruit Farm
10:00 AM Grower Funded Research an Industry Partnership Phil Baugher, SHAP Research Committee
10:10 AM The Importance of Grower Funded Research for the
Prosperity of the Industry - Dr. Gary Thompson, Penn
State University
10:45 AM Apple Tree Water Use in Northeastern Climates and
an Online Water Balance System - Dr. Alan Lakso,
Cornell University, Danilo Dragoni, Nevada Dept. of Env.
Protection and Dr. Terence Robinson, Cornell University
11:15 AM Grower Innovations (A Panel) - Bob Pollock, Penn
State Extension (moderator); Evan or Nathan Milburn,
Milburn Orchards, use of falcons for rodent control; Tad
Kuntz, Masonic Village, use of blue birds for insect
control; Brian Knouse, use of GPS; Greg Heller, using the
Munkoff Pluk-O-Trak; John Saunders, irrigation systems
12:00
Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby
(cash)
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 28, 2015
PEACHES - TRINIDAD ROOM
1:30 PM Peach and Plum Cultivars for the New Age The Ernie
Christ Lecture - Dr. Bill Shane, Michigan State University
2:15 PM Applied Science in Post-Harvest Evaluation and
Product Development - Eric Gaarde, Gaarde Food
Source
2:45 PM Peach Rootstock Trials - Dr. Jim Schupp, Penn State
University
3:15 PM Peach and Nectarine Varieties I Love and Those I
Should Never Have Planted - (panel) Jerry Frecon
(moderator), Robert Fralinger, Fralinger Farms; Bennett
Saunders or Henry Chiles, Crown Orchard Co; Gene
Kingsbury, Kingsbury Orchards; Brian Smith, Solebury
Orchard
4:00 PM Adjourn
SWEET CORN - EMPIRE ROOM
1:30 PM No-Till Sweet Corn Through the Season - Andrew
Frankenfield, Penn State Extension
2:00 PM Organic Sweet Corn Without the Worms: It Can Be
Done! - James Crawford, Pearl Wetherall and Jennifer
Glenister, New Morning Farm
2:45 PM Management of Wildlife Issues - Matt Rice, USDAAPHIS Wildlife Services
3:30 PM Wholesaling Sweet Corn: Do's and Don'ts - Rick
Stauffer and William Saussaman, Seminole Produce
4:00 PM **Health Effect of Pesticides: Get the Facts - Emelie
Swackhamer, Penn State Extension
4:30 PM Adjourn
AGRITAINMENT - MAGNOLIA ROOM
1:30 PM How To Grow Your Agritainment Business - John Hill,
Hill Ridge Farm
3:00 PM To be Announced
3:45 PM To be Announced
4:30 PM Adjourn
GENERAL VEGETABLES - CRYSTAL ROOM
1:30 PM *Risk Management of 2 4-D and Dicamba Tolerant
Soybeans - Dr. Doug Doohan, Ohio Ag Research &
Development Center
2:00 PM 2014 Broccoli Variety Trial Results - Dr. Elsa Sanchez,
Dr. William Lamont Jr, Robert Pollock, Lee Stivers, Steve
Bogash and Thomas Butzler, Penn State University
2:45 PM How We Grow Celery and Greenhouse Greens at
Twin Springs Farm - Thomas Childs, Twin Springs Fruit
Farm
3:30 PM Soil Nutrient Problems and Resolutions - George
Hochmuth, University of Florida
4:00 PM Field Greens and Salad Mix Production at the
Dickinson College Farm - Matthew Steinman,
Dickinson College Farm
4:30 PM Adjourn
GREENHOUSE ORNAMENTALS - WILD ROSE ROOM
1:30 PM *How To Best Manage Fungus Gnats - Dr. Raymond
Cloyd, Kansas State University
2:00 PM Best of Penn State Flower Trials - Sinclair Adam, Penn
State Extension
2:45 PM Efficient Feeding: Going Beyond 20-20-20 - Krystal
Snyder, JR Peters Co.
3:30 PM Minimizing Phytotoxicity in the Greenhouse Thomas Ford, Penn State Extension
4:00 PM Stayin' Alive: Strategies To Improve Plant Retail
Shelf Life - Neil Mattson, Cornell University
4:30 PM Adjourn
WINE GRAPES - COCOA 1
1:30 PM Recommended and Promising Varieties for the MidAtlantic - Dr. Joseph Fiola, University of Maryland
2:15 PM *Spotted Lanternfly and its Pest Potential to the
Grape Industry - Dr. Mike Saunders Penn State
University
2:45 PM *Grape Disease Research Review and Update - Bryan
Hed, Penn State University
* before a topic indicates the topic is expected to qualify for a category pesticide applicator license update credit.
** before a topic indicates the topic is expected to qualify for a core pesticide applicator license update credit.
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WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 28, 2015
3:30 PM
4:30 PM
Wine Marketing & Promotion Strategies for the
Mid-Atlantic Region - Abigail Miller, Penn State
University
Adjourn
SPANISH - COCOA BALLROOM
1:30 PM Nuevas Tecnologías para Trabajar
Inteligentemente y No Tan Fuerte
(New Technologies to Work Smarter Not Harder) Mario Miranda Sazo, Cornell Extension
2:15 PM Uso de Presupuestos para Evaular Empresas
Agrícolas (Using Budgets to Analyze Agricultural
Enterprises) - Miguel Saviroff, Penn State Extension
3:10 PM **El Impacto de la Calidad del Agua en el
Desempeño del Pesticida: El pequeño Factor que
hace la Gran Diferencia (The Impact of Water
Quality on Pesticide Performance: The Little Factor
that Makes a Big Difference) - Hector NunezContreras, Penn State Extension
4:05 PM
4:15 PM
Evaluación (Survey)
Sesión termine (Adjourn)
TREE FRUIT - NIGERIAN ROOM
1:30 PM *Revisiting Control Options for Internal Worms Dr. Greg Krawczyk, Penn State University
2:00 PM U.S. Apple Assoc & PA Apple Marketing Board
Updates - Jim Bair, US Apple Association, Julie
Bancroft, PA Apple Marketing Program
2:30 PM Apple Flower Development—Busting the Myths Dr. Peter Hirst, Purdue University
3:00 PM *Wooly Apple Aphid Outbreaks in Relation to Stink
Bug Management - Dr. Chris Bergh, Virginia Tech University
3:45 PM Progress on a Low Cost Harvest Assist Device - Dr.
Paul Heinemann, Penn State University
4:15 PM Adjourn
4:30 PM Maryland State Horticultural Society Business
Meeting - Tower #2
THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 29, 2015
RISK MANAGEMENT IN ON-FARM DIRECT MARKETING TRINIDAD ROOM
9:00 AM Direct Marketing - Is It Right For You, Doing a Self
Assessment - Stephen Komar, Rutgers Cooperative
Extension
9:30 AM Considerations for Selecting and Training Employees
to Improve Safety for Direct Marketing - Michelle
Infante-Casella, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
10:00 AM Assessing Farm Safety When Inviting the Public on
Your Property - William Bamka, Rutgers Cooperative
Extension
10:45 AM Right To Farm, Deed of Easement and Other
Regulations that Impact Direct Marketing - Brian
Schilling, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
11:30 AM Food Aspects for Direct Marketing - Meredith
Melendez, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby
(cash)
VINE CROPS - EMPIRE ROOM
9:00 AM *Monitoring for Squash Vine Borer, An Unseen Plant
Killer - George Hamilton, UNHCE - Hillsborough County
9:30 AM *Bacterial Diseases in Vine Crops, Is There Any Hope
- Dr. Beth Gugino, Penn State University
10:00 AM *Watermelon Insect Management Update - Joanne
Whalen, University of Delaware
10:45 AM Lighting the Way With 'Sunlight', 'Moonlight' and
Other New Cucurbit Varieties on the Horizon - Dr.
Brent Loy, University of New Hampshire
11:30 AM Using a Plasticulture System to Grow Cucurbits - Dr.
Michael Orzolek, Penn State University Emeritus
12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby
(cash)
HIGH TUNNELS - MAGNOLIA ROOM
9:00 AM Winter Production in High Tunnels - Judson Reid,
Cornell Cooperative Extension
9:30 AM Mechanization of Ventilation in High Tunnels - Steve
Bogash, Penn State Extension
10:00 AM Cover Crops for High Tunnels - Dr. Lewis Jett, West
Virginia University
10:45 AM Effect of Compost Application Rates on High Tunnel
Tomatoes - Dr. Mark Hutton, University of Maine
11:30 AM Top 10 Reasons Not to Grow in High Tunnels - Judson
Reid, Cornell Cooperative Extension
12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby
(cash)
POST HARVEST - CRYSTAL ROOM
9:00 AM Cooling Methods and Impact of Delays to Cool Marita Cantwell, University of California at Davis
9:30 AM Northeast Garlic Post Harvest Trial Results - Heat
Curing, Topping vs. Washing - Crystal Stewart, Cornell
University
10:00 AM Postharvest Handling of Vegetables to Ensure
Quality and Safety - Marita Cantwell, University of
California at Davis
10:45 AM Practical Food Safety Strategies for the Pack House Rebecca Munro, The Seed Farm and Andy Andrews,
Pennypack Farm & Education Center
* before a topic indicates the topic is expected to qualify for a category pesticide applicator license update credit.
** before a topic indicates the topic is expected to qualify for a core pesticide applicator license update credit.
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THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 29, 2015 cont..
11:30 AM New York Farmers Added Cooling Technology
Improving Quality and Fostering Economic
Development - Elizabeth Claypoole, Cornell Extension
12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby
(cash)
POTATOES - WILD ROSE ROOM
9:00 AM Potatoes: What's New—Observation and Research Robert Leiby, PA Co-Operative Potato Growers
9:30 AM Varieties That Look Promising - Michael Peck, Penn
State University
10:00 AM *Update on Management of Potato Diseases - Dr.
Steven Johnson, Univ. of Maine Cooperative Extension
10:45 AM Health Benefits of Colored Potato Chips - Dr. Jairam
Vanamala, Penn State University
11:30 AM Update on Insect Management in Potatoes - Dr.
Thomas Kuhar, Virginia Tech
12:00 AM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby
(cash)
SMALL FRUIT - COCOA 1
9:00 AM *What's New in Blueberry Weed Control - Dr. Eric
Hanson, Michigan State University
9:30 AM How We Grow and Market Strawberries and
Raspberries at Strawberry Tyme Farms - John Cooper,
Strawberry Tyme Farms
10:00 AM Recycling Horticultural Films: Handling and
Marketing - Dr. Lois Levitan, Cornell University
10:45 AM Low Tunnels for Strawberries: What Works and What
Doesn't - David Pike, Farm to You Market, Eric Menard,
Dubois Agrinovation and Kathleen Demchak, Penn State
University
11:30 AM Proper Postharvest Handling of Berries - Lee Stivers,
Penn State Extension
12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby
(cash)
TOUGH TO MANAGE WEEDS - COCOA BALLROOM
9:00 AM *Identifying Problem Weeds - Dwight Lingenfelter and
Andrew Franenfield, Penn State
9:30 AM *Palmer Amaranth—One Weed You Really Need to
Know - Dwight Lingenfelter and Andrew Franenfield,
Penn State
10:00 AM *Sweet Corn and Cucurbit Weed Control Programs
with Q & A - Dwight Lingenfelter and Andrew
Franenfield, Penn State
10:45 AM **Applying Herbicides, Avoiding Drift and
Calibrating Herbicide Sprayers - Thomas Ford, Penn
State Extension
11:30 AM To be Announced
12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby
(cash)
TREE FRUIT - NIGERIAN ROOM
9:00 AM **How Do We Adjust Spraying Different Size Trees Dean Polk, Rutgers University (moderator) (Panel)
9:45 AM **Worker Protection Standards - Jim Harvey, Penn
State University
10:15 AM *Best Management Practices to Minimize Bitter Pit in
Honeycrisp - Dr. Tara Baugher, Penn State University;
Lynn Kime, Penn State University
10:45 AM Performance of New Fire Blight Resistant Pears - Dr.
Bill Shane, Michigan State University
11:15 AM *The 2014 Fire Blight Epidemic: Mayhem, Mystery,
Myths and Management - Dr. Kari Peter, Penn State
University
12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby
(cash)
PEACHES - TRINIDAD ROOM
9:00 AM **Protective Clothing—Dress for Success in
Protecting Yourself - Dr. Kerry Richards, Penn State
Extension
9:30 AM Can You Toot Woot Froot? - Kim Gaarde, Fruit
Dynamics
10:00 AM **Rise in Secondary Pests in Peaches - Dean Polk,
Rutgers Cooperative Extension
10:45 AM *Observations in the Field of Bacterial Spot on Stone
Fruits - Mark Shannon, Crop Protection Services
11:00 AM *Bringing IPM Back to Peaches in the Face of BMSB Dr. Ann Nielsen, Rutgers University
11:30 AM *What the Industry Learned about Listeria Outbreak
- Dr. Steve Knabel, Penn State University
12:00 AM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby
(cash)
THURSDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 29, 2015
SOCIAL MEDIA 1:30 PM How To Integrate Social Media Into Your Marketing
Strategy - Sarah Lanphier, Nuts About Granola
2:00 PM Social Service—Using Social Media for Customer
Service - Sarah Cornelisse, Penn State University
2:45 PM Helping Customers "Find" You - Shannon Dill,
University of Maryland Extension
3:30 PM Farming Followers - Julie Bancroft, PA Apple Marketing
Board
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
Tricks of the Trade - Shannon Dill, University of
Maryland Extension
Adjourn
PUMPKINS - EMPIRE ROOM
1:30 PM We Make Pumpkins Fly Through the Air, Ag
Entertainment - George Hamilton, UNHCE
Hillsborough County
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** before a topic indicates the topic is expected to qualify for a core pesticide applicator license update credit.
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THURSDAY AFETERNOON JANUARY 29, 2015 cont..
2:00 PM
2:45 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
*Effectively Managing the Mildews - Dr. Beth Gugino,
Penn State University
* Early Season Virus Infections in Pumpkins - Dr.
Gerald Brust, University of Maryland
**Health Effects of Pesticides, Get the Facts and Put
Them to Use - Lee Stivers, Penn State Extension
* Squash Bug Update - James Wilson, Virginia Tech
Adjourn
HIGH TUNNELS - MAGNOLIA ROOM
1:30 PM * Insect Control in High Tunnels - Dr. Gerald Brust,
University of Maryland
2:00 PM * Disease Management in High Tunnels - Thomas
Ford, Penn State Extension
2:45 PM Variety Evaluation of Kale, Parsley and Legumes - Dr.
Lewis Jett, West Virginia University
3:30 PM Who are the High Tunnel Growers in Philadelphia? Thomas McCann, Penn State Extension
4:00 PM Adjourn
NEW EQUIPMENT - CRYSTAL ROOM
1:30 PM We Built a New Hydroponic System - Thomas Childs,
Twin Springs Farm
2:00 PM Simple Wash Station Efficiency Tips - David
Hambleton, Sisters Hill Farm
2:45 PM FARMDATA Record Keeping System - Matthew
Steinman, Dickinson College Farm
3:30 PM Update on LED's, Is It Time To Jump In - Neil Mattson,
Cornell University
4:30 PM Adjourn
POTATOES - WILD ROSE ROOM
1:30 PM *Weed Control Strategies for Potatoes - Sudeep
Mathew, University of Maryland
2:00 PM
*Fertility Management for Potatoes - Dr. Steven
Johnson, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
2:45 PM USDA Breeding Program for Potatoes - Dr. Kathleen
Haynes, USDA/ARS
3:30 PM Report From the US Potato Board and Input for Next
Strategic Plan - Blair Richardson, US Potato Board
4:30 PM Adjourn
SMALL FRUIT - COCOA 1
1:30 PM What the Winter of 2013/2014 Taught Us About
Floating Row Covers - Dr. Michael Newell, Wye
Research & Education Center
2:00 PM *Integrated Management of Major Diseases on
Brambles - Dr. Mahfuzur Rahman, West Virginia
Extension
2:45 PM To be Announced
3:30 PM Food Safety Considerations When Using Overhead
Irrigation in Strawberries - Kathleen Demchak, Penn
State University
4:30 PM Adjourn
TREE FRUIT - NIGERIAN ROOM
1:30 PM **Sprayers 101—Are You Hitting the Target Dr. Kerry Richards, Penn State University
2:00 PM Using Social Media to Tell Your Story - YGA Panel;
Carla Snyder, Penn State Extension (moderator) - Ben
Kishbaugh, Big Hill Ciderworks; Ashlee Dugan, Broad
Street Market; Tyler Butler, Butler Orchards
2:45 PM Early Results of Asian Pear Cultivar Plantings Dr. Rob Crassweller, Penn State University
3:15 PM Determining Harvest Maturity of Asian Pears Win Cowgill, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
3:30 PM Adjourn
* before a topic indicates the topic is expected to qualify for a category pesticide applicator license update credit.
** before a topic indicates the topic is expected to qualify for a core pesticide applicator license update credit.
The Horticulture Technology Newsletter is published yearly by the Maryland State Horticultural Society in cooperation
with University of Maryland Extension.
Maryland State Horticultural Society (MSHS)
Contact: Robert E. Black
15308 Kelbaugh Road, Thurmont, MD 21788
Phone: 240-409-7491
E-mail: HBGala@aol.com
MSHA Officers:
President: Henry Allenburg
1st Vice President: Wade Butler
2nd Vice President: J.D. Rinehart
Secretary: Lynn Moore
Assistant Secretary: Dr. Joe Fiola & Susan Barnes
Treasurer: Robert Black
University of Maryland Extension
Dr. Joseph Fiola , Specialist in Viticulture and Small Fruit
18330 Keedysville Road, Keedysville, MD 21756
Phone: 301-432-2767 x344
E-mail: jfiola@umd.edu
Board Members:
Jay Milburn
Molly Bromley
Washington White
John Fendrick
Dwight Baugher
Bill Gardenhour
Susan Barnes, Administrative Assistant II
Phone; 301- 432-2767 x301
E-mail: sbarnes6@umd.edu
The University of Maryland Extension programs are open to any person and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color,
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REGISTRATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS—( FORM LOCATED ON THE BACK OF THIS PAGE)
If you did not fill out the registration form last year, you will notice a significant change to the Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention
registration form. I hope this information will be helpful and answer some of your questions. Here are the following changes:
A. MARYLAND STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
MEMBERSHIP
The membership fee is $50.00. Please consider becoming a
member. If you are attending for 3 days you will qualify for
member rate, which is significantly less than non-member
rate.
B. MID-ATLANTIC FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONVENTION
REGISTRATION: The Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable
Convention committee has adapted a new pricing system
as follows:
2014 MSHS Member—3 Day Advance Registration:
$65.00 (first person from farm)
$60.00 (additional family members or employees)
2014 MSHS Member—Walk-In:
$80.00 (per person)
Non-Member
1 Day—$110.00
3-Day—$150.00
C. FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GROWER RECEPTION &
BANQUET
Will take place on Tuesday, January 27, 2014 beginning at 6
PM. The cost to attend is $35.00 per person. Buffet dinner will
be served. Recognitions and awards will be presented.
D. SPECIAL WORKSHOPS
The convention will be offering special workshops on Monday,
January 26, 2015. This registration form will allow you to register for these special classes except for The Young Grower Alliance “Ag Literacy for Growers” workshop that has a separate
registration form, which is located on page 14.
E.
MAILING LIST
Please check to indicate how you would like to receive
correspondence from us.
F.
SUBSCRIPTION OFFER
If you would like to receive a FREE subscription to Country
Folks Grower, please check box if you would like to receive the
publication.
FARM/BUSINESS NAME
At the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention - Hershey Lodge Convention Center, Hershey PA
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WALK-IN
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3-DAY
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GROWERS
DINNER
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Organic Veg.
Producers
School
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Irrigation
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Attention: Susan Barnes, 18330 Keedysville Road, Keedysville, MD 21756
For more information please call Robert Black at 240-409-7491 or e-mail hbgala@aol.com