Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association



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

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2008		FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2008
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	10:00-6:00 pm	TRADE SHOW OPEN
		8:00 - 9:30 am	Organic Session 1 Research Update on Organic Blueberry Production Moderator: James Clark, UGA Extension Coordinator, Appling County
		8:00 am	Appropriate Use of Allowed and Restricted Organic Materials Relinda Walker, Georgia Organics & Walker Farms, Sylvania, GA
		8:20 am	Results of Organic Mulching Trials at UGA Alma and Alapaha Dr. Gerard Krewer, UGA, Tifton, GA
		8:40 am	Blueberry Leaf Beetle Control in Organic Systems Dr. Moukaram Tertuliano, UFL and UGA, Tifton, GA
		9:10 am	Disease Control in Organic Blueberry Dr. Harold Scherm, Athens, Georgia
		9:30 am	BREAK
		9:45 - 10:45 am	ORGANIC SESSION 2 Betting the Farm on Organic Production Moderator: Ray Hicks, UGA Extension Coordinator, Screven County
			Al Clark, long-time tomato and strawberry producer in Bulloch County, tells how he and his sons are converting the family farm to organic certification. Speakers: Al, John, and A.R. Clark; Clark and Sons Organics, Portal, Georgia
		11:00 - 12:00	Labor Forum NEW!
		12:00-1:30 pm	LUNCH (Lunch provided for Three Day and Friday Only Registrants)
		1:30 – 3:00	ORGANIC SESSION 3 To Market, To Market: Outlets for marketing and sales of organic and sustainable produce Moderator: Cliff Riner, Tattnall County Extension Agent, Reidsville, GA
			Places to sell, new marketing tools, free internet advertising, and the latest info on how to connect your farm to regional produce sales opportunities such as Emory University’s Farm-to-School program. Speakers: Alice Rolls, Executive Director, and Suzanne Welander, Outreach Director, Georgia Organics, Atlanta, Georgia Chaz Holt. Emory Farmer Liason, Georgia Organics, Atlanta, GA
		3:00 pm	Break
		3:15 - 4:45 pm	ORGANIC SESSION 4 Getting Certified: Who Ya Gonna Call? Moderator: Relinda Walker, South Georgia Program Coordinator, Georgia Organics
			Understanding the regulations for organic growers. Vernon Mullins, Organic Program Manager, Georgia Dept. of Agriculture
			Working with extension to write your farm plan and application. Reid Torrance, Vidalia Onion Regional Extension Coordinator
			Making it through the inspection process. Johnny Luke, Inspector, Georgia Crop Improvement Association
			Getting help from production research. Dr. George Boyhan, UGA Extension Specialist, Organic Production
		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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