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2016 ALABAMA FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GROWERS CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW CHILTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Thursday, November 17 7:00 AM DOORS OPEN

7:30 - 9:30 REGISTRATION DESK OPEN

TRADE SHOW SETUP

8:00 - 8:30 TOUR PARTICIPANTS LOAD BUS Organizers: Gary Gray, Jimmy Witt, John Penney (Bus departs @ 8:30 sharp)

8:30 - 10:30

TOUR GROUP A - DIVERSIFIED FAMILY FARM TOUR - Scott Penton Farms. Participants will see U-pick strawberry, pumpkin patch, peach production and learn about marketing. (INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION. Limited to 50 participants per tour. Lunch to be served at the conference center. Participants not on tours can attend networking sessions and visit with exhibitors.)

8:30 - 10:30 NETWORKING SESSIONS (EDC-1, 2, 3) Tomato (EDC-1): John Aplin, Producer – session leader; Neil Kelly, REA – moderator. Cucurbits (EDC-2): Bobby Boozer, Producer – session leader; Chip East, REA – moderator. Marketing and Agribusiness (EDC-3): Kevin Burkett, REA – moderator.

11:15 -12:15 WELCOME TO PARTICIPANTS - SPONSORED LUNCH (Sponsored by Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Jim Allen) Welcome: John Aplin, AFVGA President; Bobby Cook, Clanton City Councilman. Keynote Speakers/Announcements/Program Updates: Gay West, CEC; Jimmy Parnell, Alfa President; Dr. Paul

Patterson, Dean, AU College of Ag; Dr. Gary Lemme, Extension Director; Dr. Dave Williams, AU Dept. Hort. Chair; Dr. Ayanava Majumdar, Commercial Hort. Program Team Leader.

12:30 – 2:30 TOUR GROUP B - DIVERSIFIED FAMILY FARM TOUR - Scott Penton Farms. Participants will see U-pick strawberry, pumpkin patch, peach production and learn about marketing. (INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION. Limited to 50 participants)

12:30 – 2:30 NETWORKING SESSIONS (EDC-1, 2, 3) Fruit and Berries (EDC-1): Jimmy Witt, producer/session leader; Doug Chapman, REA/moderator. High tunnel and Greenhouse (EDC-2): Joe Lambrecht, producer/session leader; Jeremy Pickens, Ext.

Specialist/moderator. Beginning Farmer Network (EDC-3): Karen Wynne, producer/session leader; Dr. Ayanava Majumdar, Ext.

Specialist/moderator. 2:30 AFTERNOON BUSES ARRIVE BACK TO CONFERENCE CENTER. INTERACTION WITH EXHIBITORS.

3:00 – 4:00

4:00 – 4:15 4:15 – 5:00

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS TRACK 1 - BUYER AUDITS

AND FOOD SAFTEY (EDC-3)

Organizers: Kristin Woods, Christy Mendoza

TRACK 2 - FRUIT PEST MANAGEMENT

(EDC-2) Organizers: Kassie Conner,

James Miles

TRACK 3 - FRUIT PRODUCTION

(EDC-1) Organizers: Elina Coneva,

Gary Gray

TRACK 4 – VEGETABLE PRODUCTION. PART 1

(AUDITORIUM) Organizers: Chip East,

Neil Kelly

FSMA RULES AFFECTING GROWERS

BLACKBERRY WEED MANAGEMENT Wayne Mitchem

PEACH AND STRAWBERRY PRODUCTION Jeremy Calvert

VEGETABLE WEED CONTROL Stanley Culpepper

BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK GROWER EXPERIENCES WITH

AUDITS SPRAYERS AND SPRAYER USE FOR DISEASE MANAGEMENT

IN THE SOUTHEAST Phillip M. Brannen, UGA

BLACKBERRY PRODUCTION: GROWER’S PERSPECTIVE

Wayne Mitchem

VEGETABLE VARIETY UPDATE Tim Coolong, UGA

AFVGA THURSDAY AGENDA

2016 ALABAMA FRUIT & VEGETABLE GROWERS CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOWCHILTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

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2016 ALABAMA FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GROWERS CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW CHILTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

CLANTON, ALABAMA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 7:30 AM DOORS OPEN

REGISTRATION DESK OPEN

AFVGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

7:30 – Noon TRADE SHOW OPEN

8:00 – 9:00

9:00 – 10:00

10:00 – 11:00

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (2 speakers per session)

TRACK 1 – COMMERCIAL GREENHOUSE CROP

PRODUCTION (EDC-3)

Organizers: Jeremy Pickens, Bethany O’Rear

TRACK 2 – ALTERNATIVE CROPS (EDC-2)

Organizers: Doug Chapman, Mike Reeves

TRACK 3 - VEGETABLE PRODUCTION. PART 2

(EDC-1) Organizers: Joe Kemble,

Chip East

TRACK 4 – MARKETING (AUDITORIUM)

Organizers: James Miles, Dan Porch

USING PROTECTED AGRICULTURE AND

HYDROPONICS TO MEET HIGH DEMAND FOR HIGH VALUE SPECIALITY CROPS

Bob Hochmuth, UF/IFAS

HERBS AND MEDICINAL PLANTS (Part 1)

POLLINATOR PLANTS (Part 2)

Bodie Pennisi, UGA

DISEASE MANAGEMENT IN MELONS AND TOMATOES

Jim Jacobi, ACES

MARKETING; RETAIL? WHOLESALE? CASH OR DEBIT

CARD? Don Wambles, Alabama Dept.

of Agriculture

VENDOR BRUNCH & INTERACTION WITH

EXHIBITORS

VENDOR BRUNCH & INTERACTION WITH

EXHIBITORS

VENDOR BRUNCH & INTERACTION WITH

EXHIBITORS

VENDOR BRUNCH & INTERACTION WITH

EXHIBITORS HIGH TUNNEL PRODUCTION:

EXPERIENCE FROM NW FLORIDA

Blake Thaxton Matthew Lollar, UF/IFAS

GINGER AND TURMERIC PRODUCTION

Steve Dolan, producer; Bowling Green, KY

GREENHOUSE VEGETABLE PRODUCTION

Jeremy Pickens, ACES

MARKETING PRODUCE WITH SOCIAL MEDIA

Kevin Burkett, ACES

11:00 -

12:00

GENERAL SESSION (Auditorium).

WELCOME - John Aplin, AFVGA President KEYNOTE - Food Myths/GMOs with Rudy Pacumbaba, Extension Specialist, Alabama A&M University

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW, EVALUATION & DOOR PRIZES (EVALUATION FORMS MUST BE FILLED AND RETURNED AT THE REGISTRATION DESK FOR THE DOOR PRIZE)

12 Noon TRADE SHOW TAKEDOWN/CONFERENCE ENDS

Conference Recording: Did you miss a session? Don’t worry – we have got you covered! Educational sessions will be recorded and made available on flash drives for $25. PowerPoint presentation will be included if recording is not available.

AFVGA FRIDAY AGENDA

2016 ALABAMA FRUIT & VEGETABLE GROWERS CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOWCHILTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

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OUR LEADERSHIPJohn Aplin - President

Bobby Boozer - 1st Vice President

Wade Whited - 2nd Vice President

Taylor Hatchett - Secretary/Treasurer

Ann Chambliss - Executive Secretary

Mac Higginbotham - Executive Director

NORTHERN DISTRICT DIRECTORS John Penney - Albertville

Jimmy Witt - Hayden

Jeremy Calvert - Cullman

Scott Penton - Verbena

SOUTHERN DISTRICT DIRECTORS Bruce Barnes - Selma

Joe Lambrecht - Wetumpka

Blake Nichols - Grand Bay

Brian Keller - Grand Bay

EDUCATIONAL ADVISERS & REAS Dr. Ayanava Majumdar - Educational Adviser

Joe Kemble - Educational Adviser

Elina Coneva - Educational Adviser

Jeremy Pickens - Educational Adviser

Edgar Vinson - Educational Adviser

Doug Chapman - NW REA Adviser

Mike Reeves - NE REA Adviser

Monte Baugh - NC REA Adviser

Chip East - SE REA Adviser

James Miles - SW REA Adviser

Gary Gray - WC REA Adviser

Bethany O'Rear - WC REA Adviser

Neil Kelly - SE REA Adviser

Don Wambles - Alabama Dept. of Agriculture & Industries

Jim Allen - Alabama Farmers Cooperative

Rusty Autry - Kelly Seed Co. LLC

Lisa Beasley - Pepper Place Farmers Market

AFVGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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AFVGA PARTNERS & EXHIBITORS

Exhibitors

Alabama Ag Credit

Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries

Alfa Insurance®

Alabama Pomegranate Association

Atlas Manufacturing, Inc.

Auburn University Detection and Food Safety Center

Banner Greenhouses

Burch Corp.

Chilton Food Innovation Center

Clifton Seed Co.

Crotovina, Inc.

Farm Food Collaborative

First South Farm Credit

Growers Mineral Solutions

Kelly Seed Co. LLC

MIGHTYGROW ORGANICS

OSM-OGG`UN

Siegers Seed Co.

Society of St. Andrew

Southern Container Corp.

SunSouth Tractor

Triple J Nursery

UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Small Farms

USDA - NASS

USDA - NRCS

Partners & Exhibitors Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Alabama Farmers Federation Alabama Farmers Cooperative

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AFVGA SPONSORS

Alabama Farmers CooperativePlatinum Partner

Jefferson County Truck Growers AssociationDiamond Sponsor

SyngentaGold Sponsor

Southern Container Corp.Gold Sponsor

Alabama Ag CreditSilver Sponsor

Alabama Cooperative Extension SystemSilver Sponsor

Alabama Department of Agriculture and IndustriesSilver Sponsor

Alabama Pomegranate AssociationSilver Sponsor

Alfa Insurance®

Silver Sponsor

Atlas Manufacturing, Inc.Silver Sponsor

Auburn University Detection and Food Safety CenterSilver Sponsor

Auburn University Detection and Food Safety CenterSilver Sponsor

Banner GreenhousesSilver Sponsor

Burch Corp.Silver Sponsor

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AFVGA SPONSORS

Chilton Food Innovation CenterSilver Sponsor

Clifton Seed Co.Silver Sponsor

Crotovina, Inc.Silver Sponsor

Farm Food CollaborativeSilver Sponsor

First South Farm CreditSilver Sponsor

Growers Mineral SolutionsSilver Sponsor

Kelly Seed Co. LLCSilver Sponsor

MIGHTYGROW ORGANICSSilver Sponsor

OSM-OGG`UNSilver Sponsor

Siegers Seed Co.Silver Sponsor

Society of St. AndrewSilver Sponsor

Southern Container Corp.Silver Sponsor

SunSouth Tractor Silver Sponsor

Triple J NurserySilver Sponsor

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AFVGA SPONSORS

UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Small FarmsSilver Sponsor

USDA - NASSSilver Sponsor

USDA - NRCSSilver Sponsor

Barbour County Farmers FederationBronze

Blount County Farmers FederationBronze

Chilton County Farmers FederationBronze

Clarke County Farmers FederationBronze

Clay County Farmers FederationBronze

Elmore County Farmers FederationBronze

Houston County Farmers FederationBronze

Jackson County Farmers FederationBronze

Lee County Farmers FederationBronze

Montgomery County Farmers FederationBronze

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Save up to 20% at participating

Wyndham Hotels

Discount tickets online to the Georgia Aquarium

Discount tickets online toSix Flags Over Georgia

Save up to 80% o� preferred products

Receive up to 30% o� ,plus free shipping.

Member Benefi tsThat Will Save You Money!

For a complete list of member benefi ts, go to alfafarmers.org/benefi ts. Member benefi ts are available to members only and are subject to change. Some restrictions apply.

AUTO

TRAVEL & RECREATION

BUSINESS

Eligible members can receive a $500 discount

Ask about Farm Bureau Bank’sLoans & Credit Cards

Discounted rates with Enterprise and National

Car Rental

Members save big on select car seats and booster seats

Car seats andbooster seats

$5 o� an oil change in Alabama locations

Save big on a home security system

Eligible members can receive a discount on

Polaris vehicles

Save up to $2,000 on certain Caterpillar machines

Discounts o� monthly wireless service

HOME & OUTDOORS WIRELESS

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ALABAMA FARMERS FEDERATION

The Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) works to promote the specialty crop industry and to provide educational opportunities for all producers.

AFVGA membership costs $50 and includes membership in the Alabama Farmers Federation. Current Alabama Farmers Federation members receive a $30 discount on AFVGA membership.

AFVGA Member Benefits:

• A spotlight of your farm operation on the AFVGA website.

• Notification of events and news.

• Reduced registration for the Annual Conference and Trade Show.

• Visit alfafarmers.org/about/member-benefits for a full list of benefits.

To become a member and get direct benefits, visit AFVGA.org.

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To contact the Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association:

P.O. Box 11000Montgomery, AL 36191

(334) 612-5610