College Station Hilton & Conference Center, Oct. 7th, 2015, Morning Session:
8:00 – Registration
8:30 – Growing Fruits and Vegetables from the Farm to Table, Bob & Cora Lamar, Oak Hill Farms, Poteet
9:00 – Rootstock Selection and High Tunnel Production with Grafted Tomatoes, Dr. Cary Rivard, Fruit & Vegetable Specialist, Kansas State University
10:00 – Break (visit with sponsors and exhibitors)
10:15 – Improving Crop Performance Using Drip Irrigation in Open Field and High Tunnels, Dr. Larry Stein, Extension Specialist, Horticulture
11:15 – Pesticide Laws & Regulations, Brad Tullis, Inspector V, Pesticide Division, Texas Department of Agriculture
12:15 – Lunch Provided (visit with sponsors and exhibitors)
Afternoon Session:
1:00 – Integrated Pest Management for High Tunnel Strawberries, Dr. Cary Rivard, Fruit & Vegetable Specialist, Kansas State University
2:00 – How to Get the Most from Your High Tunnel, Dr. Russ Wallace, Extension Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
2:30 – Consumer Expectations for Growing Quality Commercial Strawberries, David Figliola –Business Development Manager, H.E.B., San Antonio
3:00 – Break (visit with sponsors and exhibitors)
3:15 – Promoting Insect Pollination in Tunnels and Beyond, Lauren Ward, M.S., Apiary Manager, Texas A&M Honey Bee Lab, Bryan
4:15 – Comparing Organic vs. Conventional Pest Control in High Tunnel Strawberries, Dr. Russ Wallace, Extension Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
5:15 – Depart (Have a safe trip home!)
