Berry Program Schedule
Wisconsin Fresh Fruit &
Vegetable Conference
Berry Program Schedule
Times/Topics subject to change
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Monday, Jan 3rd 7:30- 8:30am |
Conference Registration |
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8:30- 9:30am |
General Sessions |
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9:45- 10:30am |
Berry Research in Minnesota-From ‘Woolch’ and Canola to Matted Row and High Tunnel – Steve Poppe, Univ. Minnesota Horticulture |
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10:45- 11:15am |
Best Berry Business Practices – Dale Secher, Carandale Farm & Andy Merry, Merry’s Berries
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11:15- Noon |
WBGA Annual Mtg & Lunch |
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Noon- 2pm |
Dessert Bar in Trade Show area |
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2:00- 2:45pm |
Winter Injury and Management Techniques in the Frigid North: What’s Hot and What’s Not - Brian Smith, UW River Falls |
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3:00- 3:45pm |
Alternative Marketing Strategies - Teresa Engel WI DATCP; Lynn Pitman UW Center for Cooperatives
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4:00- 4:45pm |
Grower Panel: The Year in Review– Wisconsin Berry Growers |
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4:45-5:00pm |
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5:30- 7pm |
Wine & Cheese Reception in Trade Show Area |
| Tuesday, Jan 4 | |
| 7:30am | Coffee in Trade Show Area |
| 8:30-9:30am |
Irrigation
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| 9:45 - 10:30am | |
| 10:45 - 11:30am |
Small Fruit Research
Update
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| 11:30am -1:00pm | Baked Potato Bar lunch in Trade Show Area |
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1:00 - 2:45pm
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High Tunnel Construction & Design - Jack Buchanan, Jack’s Fresh Produce & Rebecca Harbut, UW Horticulture High Tunnel Grower Panel - Berry & Vegetable Growers
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