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 This special North American Berry Conference is a cooperative event with the North American Bramble Growers Association, and will be held in conjunction with the regional Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention.
Attendees will have a tremendous amount of selection between sessions, tours and workshops over the three days of this conference. Growers are encouraged to bring their spouse, family members and staff to take in as much information as possible.
Day 1: Tuesday, January 29, there will be a tour of local farms and ag-related businesses. Those not interested in the tour can participate in an all-day workshop on Fundamentals of Berry Production or attend any of the other sessions offered as part of the Mid Atlantic Conference.
Sand Hill Berries, Mt. Pleasant
Day 2: Wednesday, January 30, features a “Grower Showcase” presentation from Sand Hill Berries of Mt. Pleasant, PA, one of the region’s leading berry producers. Strawberry topics include an in-depth look at day neutral production, and soil health and pest management discussions.
Day 3 On Thursday, January 31, the “Showcase Farm” will be Crow’s Nest Farm in Blacksburg, VA, the farm of retired Virginia Tech extension horticulturalist Charlie O’Dell.
Strawberry topics include a plasticulture production, weed management and a look at new strawberry varieties. Attendees can also participate in the Bramble sessions, blueberry session or any of the other sessions offered as part of the conference.
Membership Benefit: One free conference registration will be provided to all NASGA members who submit their membership dues prior to December 31, 2007. Click here to download the registration form- one form can be used to renew your membership and sign up for the conference!
A large trade show and poster display will be held throughout the conference. Note: Due to logistical concerns, there will not be a Silent Auction at this year’s NASGA Conference in Hershey.
 The conference will be at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Click here for more information and to make your reservations. Be sure you tell them you are attending the conferences.
Hershey is located 15 minutes from Harrisburg International Airport (HIA), served by seven major airlines; the Lodge offers shuttle service for a small fee. Baltimore-Washington Airport (BWI) is about 90 minutes away.
This conference has tremendous value to all those who participate! Not only will there be fabulous educational opportunities but what many consider the biggest value is the networking among other growers, researchers and extension. Don’t miss this great opportunity.
For more information regarding the conference or an updated agenda contact Kevin Schooley at 613-258-4587, info@nasga.org or visit the NASGA website at www.nasga.org
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