Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association



Southeastern PEACH Convention Saturday and Sunday
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	8:30-10:45 am	PEACH EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS Pest Management 1 Moderator David Parker-Clemson University
		8:30-8:50 am	Brown Rot/DMI Resistance Update Dr. Guido Schnabel-Clemson University Dr. Phil Brannen- University of Georgia
		8:50-9:10 am	Peach Rusty Spot - Symptom Development and Management Dr. Guido Schnabel-Clemson University
		9:10-10:10 am	Plum Pox Virus - Status Regulations and Grower Discussion Dr. Simon Scott-Clemson University Dr. Phil Brannen-University of Georgia
		10:10-10:25 am	Break
		10:25-10:45 am	Herbicide Updates (Chateau, Aim, Glyphosate) Wayne Mitchem-NCSU, Clemson, UGA
		10:00-6:00 pm	TRADE SHOW OPEN
		12:00-1:30 pm	LUNCH (Lunch provided for Three Day and Friday Only Registrants)
		1:30-3:00 pm	SPOUSE HOSPITALITY ROOM OPEN (Located in the Lobby of the Convention Center)
		2:00 - 4:30 pm	PEACH EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS Pest Management 2 Moderator-Frank Funderburk-University of Georgia
		2:00-2:20 pm	Reduced Risk Pest Management Programs for Peach Dr. Peter Shearer-Rutgers University
		2:20-2:40 pm	Managing Plum Curculio and What to Expect from Mites and Scale as Pyrethroid Use Increases Bobby Boozer-Auburn University
		2:40-3:00 pm	An Overview of Pesticide Policy and Insecticide Efficacy for Southeastern Peaches Dr. Dan Horton-University of Georgia
		3:00-3:15 pm	Break
		3:15-4:30 pm	Peach Educational Session Marketing and Insurance
		3:15-3:45 pm	Trends in Packaging, Consumer Preferences and Wholesale Buying Lorna Christie, Produce Marketing Association, Newark, DE
		3:45-4:30 pm	Evaluation of USDA Peach Insurance Program and Listening Session for Grower Input Tom Early - Promar International-Alexandria, VA
		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)
		5:45 pm	LIVE AUCTION IN EXHIBIT HALL
		Evening	DINNER ON YOUR OWN

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