2007 SOUTHEAST REGIONAL
Fruit & Vegetable Winter Conference
In Partnership with

USDA - Risk Management Agency

January 5-7, 2007
Savannah, GA

Lodging Information

Savannah - 2007

As a grower, vendor or supplier to the southeastern fruit and vegetable industry, you are invited to join us in Savannah, GA on January 5-, 2007 for the largest educational conference and trade show in the southeastern United States.

SAVANNAH INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTER

All commodity educational sessions and the 2007 Trade Show will be held at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center.  The Convention Center has over 50,000 sq. feet of exhibit hall to accommodate the trade show's 200 booths and sixteen meeting rooms for the educational sessions.  The Convention Center is located across the Savannah River on Hutchinson Island.  The Saturday evening reception and banquet will be held at the Westin (located next to the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center.)

SHUTTLE SERVICE

There will be shuttle service, both water taxi and motor coaches,  from the Hyatt Regency, Doubletree (formerly the Radisson) and Garden Inn Hotels to the Convention Center.

SPOUSE HOSPITALITY  ROOM

A Spouse Hospitality Room located near the registration area will be available for your relaxation and enjoyment on Friday afternoon at the International Trade and Convention Center .  The room offers you a place to relax while enjoying a scenic view of Savannah overlooking the river. 

Educational sessions and Trade Show activities will be held at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center. Organizations participating in the 2007 Conference and Trade Show include:

• Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association

• Georgia Peach Council
   

• Georgia Blueberry Growers Association

• Georgia/South Carolina Certified Roadside Markets

• Georgia Strawberry Association

• Georgia Muscadine Association

• North American Strawberry Growers Association

• North American Bramble Growers Association

• South Carolina Strawberry Growers

• South Carolina Muscadine Growers

• South Carolina Peach Council

• Georgia Pecan Association

• Georgia Watermelon Association

• South Carolina Vegetable Association

• Vidalia Onion Committee

• Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium

• University of Georgia

• Clemson University

• USDA Risk Management Agency

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Plan to attend some of the most informative educational sessions available in the southeast for fruit and vegetable production. There are special production and marketing sessions targeted for each of the sponsoring commodity organizations. During the two day program, over 60 hours of production training, pest management information and marketing updates are offered to attendees. In addition, agricultural scientists will present results of their studies in posters for your review. All educational sessions will be held at the Savannah International Trade Convention Center at the corner of Liberty and Montgomery Streets.

In addition to the commodity production sessions, special Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Food Safety Workshop, Organic Production and Roadside Markets workshops will be held.

The educational program is tailored to provide what you need to know to be competitive in today’s market. Nationally renowned speakers offer a great opportunity to increase your knowledge base and market share. Be sure to bring your key people with you in order to cover all the concurrent sessions offered.

4:45 PM - Reception (open to all registered attendees)
5:45 PM - Live Auction

6:00 PM - DINNER ON YOUR OWN

On Friday night a Welcome Reception will be held at the Trade Show to give everyone the opportunity to visit with our exhibitors. At 5:45 PM alive auction will be held for several pieces of artwork and special items. Many attendees asked for an open night to enjoy Savannah. So Friday evening is now available for you to enjoy one of the city's world renowned restaurants on your own.

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

SAVE MONEY WITH  EARLY REGISTRATIONS!!
The three day registration is the most economical way to enjoy all of the activities. The fee includes all educational seminars, admission to the Trade Show, all breaks, all receptions, Friday & Saturday lunch in the Trade Show, and a Continental Roundtable Breakfast on Sunday morning.

Full conference registration is only $115 when you pre-register before December 15, 2006. After December 15, full conference registration will be $140.00

Can Only Come for One Day???
A special registration rate is available for each day of the conference for individuals who can only attend one day.  Early bird discounts are also available on one day registrations.

INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLE
 

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