Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association



Bramble Conference
All activities at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center (SITCC) unless otherwise noted.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2007		FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2007
8:00 - 5:00 pm	EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION OPEN - SITCC Exhibitor Set-Up Poster Set-Up	7:00-5:00 pm	ATTENDEE REGISTRATION OPEN Savannah International Trade and Convention Center
2:00 pm	GFVGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING SITCC	7:00-9:00 am	EXHIBITOR MOVE IN Exhibitors must be in place by 9:00 am
4:00 pm	GFVGA ANNUAL MEETING SITCC	8:00-11:00 am	EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS Moderator: Ervin Lineberger, President NABGA
Blackberry ABC's THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2007 1:00 - 4:00 pm $25 enrollment fee - workbook included (Limited enrollment of 35 - must be pre-registered) The basics of blackberry production for potential growers and those in their first year or two of production –or a refresher course for more experienced growers. A basic understanding of the blackberry’s life cycle, needs, and preferences, and discussion of varieties, establishment, trellising, pruning, problem diagnosis and management, and marketing decisions. Includes growers sharing experiences from their own first years. The panel will include: Dave Lockwood , University of Tennessee; Phil Brannen , University of Georgia; Arlie Powell, Horticulturalist, Auburn University; Mike Bruorton, SunnyRidge Farm and a variety of first year growers.		8:00 am	Production Updates: Double Blossom Problem Dr. Barbara Smith, Mississippi State USDA-ARS Southern Horticultural Lab, Small Fruit Research, Poplarville, MS
		8:45 am	Pest Control: Raspeberry Crown Borer Dr. Dan Horton, University of Georgia;
			Disease Control: Dr. Barbara Smith, Mississippi State USDA-ARS Southern Horticultural Lab, Small Fruit research, Poplarville, MS
		9:30 am	BREAK
		9:45 am	Building a High Quality Bramble Industry in the Southeast Consumers, marketers, merchandisers and growers are the key players for a bramble industry that has quality and sustainability. Panel members will represent each of these as they discuss the essentials for further development in the southeast.
		10:45 am	Food Safety Practices Specific to the Bramble and Berry Industry
		10:00-6:00 pm	TRADE SHOW OPEN
		12:00-1:30	LUNCH (Lunch provided for Three Day and Friday Only Registrants)
		1:30-3:00 pm am	SPOUSE HOSPITALITY ROOM OPEN (Located in the Lobby of the Convention Center)
		4:30 - 4:45 pm	VISIT WITH EXHIBITORS IN TRADE SHOW AREA
		4:45 - 6:00 pm	WELCOME RECEPTION - TRADE SHOW AREA (Open to all registered attendees)
Evening	Bramble Grower's Dinner (Dutch treat) Town Meeting Style	5:45 pm	LIVE AUCTION IN EXHIBIT HALL
		Evening	DINNER ON YOUR OWN

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