Delaware Ag Week  January 7 - 12, 2008

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General Vegetable Session

Vegetable Growers Association of Delaware

Monday, January 7, 2008     9:00 – 11:30 a.m.     Dover Building, State Fairgrounds

 

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Registration/Exhibits                                                                 

 

9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.

Welcome

Dave Marvel, Jr., President, VGAD

 

9:10 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.

Michael Scuse, Delaware Secretary of Agriculture

 

9:25 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.

USDA Grant Opportunities for Farmers

Marlene Elliott, Maryland/Delaware State Director, USDA Rural Development

 

9:40 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.

Soil & Plant Nutrition Fundamentals

Dave Hansen, Associate Professor, University of Delaware

 

10:10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.

The Vegetable Industry on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Bill Shockley, County Agent, Northampton County

Butch Nottingham, Virginia Department of Agriculture

 

10:40 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.

Are Water Resource Conflicts in our Future in Delaware?

John Talley, State Geologist, University of Delaware

 

11:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

From “5 A Day” to the “Fruits and Veggies-More Matters” Campaign

Elizabeth Pivonka, Produce for Better Health Foundation

 

11:30 a.m.                 LUNCH

 

Session Summary:

DE Pesticide Certification Credits:  0

MD Pesticide Certification  Credits:  0

DE Nutrient Management Credits:  1

Certified Crop Consultant Credits:  1.5

Note:  Maryland Voucher Training Credits are Pending Approval