December 2019
HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGY NEWSLETTER
Published by the Maryland State Horticultural Society in cooperation with University of Maryland Extension
Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention Dr. Joseph Fiola, University of Maryland Extension, Specialist in Viticulture & Small Fruit
The Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention (MAFVC) 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 2020 conference will be held at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey, PA. on January 28 to January 30, 2020. This year’s convention will feature several pre-convention workshops, a farm market bus tour, and a trade show with over 160 exhibitors plus three full days of six or more concurrent educational sessions. Sessions on tree fruits, small fruits, wine grapes, organic and general vegetables, pesticide safety, and many other topics are scheduled. The full program is provided at the end of this newsletter.
Todd Hunt , Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention Keynote Speaker
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This year’s keynote speaker is Todd Hunt and his presentation on January 28 will be entitled“ Communication Bleeps and Blunders in Business.” This is an insightful look at improving communication to become more successful…with dozens of everyday examples that will leave you chuckling in recognition.
Discover “where your listener is coming from” and how to tailor your communication style accordingly. Review the eight problem words that could cost you business. Never think about voice mail the same again!
INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2019 Summer Tour Highlight ................................ 2 2019 Your Due Dollars At Work— Funding Research Proposals for 2019 ....................................... 4 Meet Macarena Farchuh the New Tree Fruit Research & Extension Faculty .................................. 6
As always, pesticide applicator credits will be available for Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey growers that attend the sessions.
An etam Blush Featured on Maryland Public Television (PBS) ..................... 6
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 Cooperative Extension.
The Strawberry Advisory System in the Mid‐Atlan c: A Final Update .................................. 7
Maryland growers are reminded to pre-register (enclosed registration form or online) through the Maryland State Horticultural Society. Pesticide credits will be available at the meeting. Also, updates on the latest UMD and Extension research 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 VEGETABLE & FRUIT HEADLINE NEWS ARCHIVE: https://go.umd.edu/vfhn_archive SPECIAL RESEARCH EDITION (OCT. 24, 2019): https://go.umd.edu/research-edition This and other information is distributed though my fruit email list. If you are not currently receiving my emails, please email sbarnes6@umd.edu to be added to the list.
I Am a PYO Apple Grower— Does the Produce Safety Rule Affect Me? ............................ 9 Does it Pay to Gra Tomatoes for Increased Yields When There Are No Soil Disease Problems? .... 10 Mario Miranda Sazo to Lead Inter‐ ac ve Trainings During the Spanish Session at the MAFVC ............ 12 Paraquat Dichloride Training for Cer fied Applicators .............. 11
Mid‐Atlan c Fruit and Vegetable Conven on Program Informa on/ Registra on ENCLOSED
I look forward to seeing you in Hershey ! The University of Maryland Extension is an Equal Opportunity Employer with Equal Access Programs.
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