2014 friday presentations
tree fruitDealing with Wildlife Damage in Fruit and Nut Plantings
Dr. Scott Hygnstrom, University of Nebraska-Lincoln We will discuss the identification of wildlife damage in fruit and nut plantings and various options for managing damage caused by birds, rodents, rabbits, and deer. Apple, Peach, and Cherry Varieties Worthy of Consideration Jon Clements, UMASS This will be a discussion of new, unique, and promising apple, peach, and cherry varieties for direct market sales; includes best systems/rootstocks for growing. * See presentation below Stone Fruit Diseases Gerald Adams, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Diseases damaging stone fruit trees in the region will be briefly reviewed. Best management practices will be discussed. A discussion will be led on choices of root stocks and scion cultivars with disease resistance. The potential of current and future breeding will be reviewed. 
Packing Produce Efficiently
Laurie Hodges, University of Nebraska-Lincoln The arrangement of the packing area affects the worker efficiency, cleanliness and sanitation, and produce quality. Examples will be presented. * See presentation below On-Farm Cold Storage: Planning, Design, Management Scott Sanford, University of Wisconsin-Madison This presentation will cover the types of cold storage facilities, construction materials, refrigeration loads, refrigeration systems, environmental conditions for different crops, crop compatibility, material handling, humidity control, air flow patterns within cooler, use of outdoor air for cooling, traffic/material flows and cooler layout issues. Participants should be able to improve management of an existing cold storage facility or plan a new facility based on this presentation * See presentation below High Tunnel Post Harvest Research Lani Meyer, Kansas State University * See presentation below
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beginning organicStarting an Organic Farm: Do's and Don'ts
Leslie Touzeau, University of Missouri A general overview of the steps taken to start, operate, and maintain a successful organic vegetable farm and the challenges that may arise. Rewards of Organic Farming and Marketing Strategies Charlie Hopper, MO Dept. of Agriculture This talk will explore the costs, price, and added value related to organically produced goods, from the farm to the market. From Harvest to Delivery of Quality Vegetables to Customers Shane Hanson, Door-to-Door, Inc Information will be presented for beginner organic farmers who are interested in the wholesale business. From harvest to delivery we will also discuss some marketing aspects beginner growers should know and also some challenges to expect. * See presentation below How to Succeed in Selling Your Farm Produce: Finding Your Market Niche Beth Matson, Never Ending Harvest Beth Matson invites you to her presentation sharing 15+ years of experience in growing organic produce during the fall, winter, and spring. The market is ripe for growers to extend their seasons in supplying produce to their local community. In this presentation, Beth will share her experience on why and how to grow in the fall, winter and spring, how to use market demographics as a tool, how to identify and sell to markets that you never considered, aspects that a grower needs to know about consumer wants and needs, strategies of selling out two weeks before harvest, and how to train your customers about quality of your products. Farmers Panel on Effective Marketing of Vegetable Product Curtis Milsap, Milsap Farms; Beth Matson, Never Ending Harvest: Angela Hemwall, Pierpont Farms; Liz Graznak, Happy Hollow Farm (Moderator) This panel is comprised of farmers who have a long-time experience in community supported agriculture (CSA) in selling vegetables at farmers markets, in providing farm produce to institutions, to a wholesale or in using a multiple of marketing options. Depending on the season and location, some marketing options could be more convenient and appealing to customers than others. Beginning growers will benefit from such a panel as it gives them bird's eye view of pros and cons of each marketing option and enable them to make informed decisions to effectively sell their produce.
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IPM Strategies to Minimize Foliar Diseases in Vegetables
Daniel Egel, Purdue University Methods to prevent and manage foliar diseases in vegetables will be discussed. * See presentation below Prevention & Management of Key Insect Pests in Vegetables Dr. Rick Foster, Purdue University Dr. Foster will discuss methods for avoiding insect pest problems, including cultural methods, and conservation of natural enemies. He will also discuss reactive pest management strategies. * See presentation below Identification and Mangement of Bacterial Diseases in Tomatoes Daniel Egel, Purdue University Methods to prevent and manage bacterial diseases in tomatoes will be discussed. * See presentation below Trap Cropping and Cover Crops: On-Farm Research Results Rusty Lee, Lee Farms Utilizing various arrangements of Blue Hubbard squash as an insect trap crop in large block plantings of zucchini, yellow squash, butternut, acorn, and spaghetti winter squash. * See presentation below Invasive Insects Threatening Vegetable Production in the Midwest Dr. Jaime Pinero, Lincoln University The goal of this presentation is to increase awareness about the current distribution and economic damage caused to vegetables by various invasive insect species that have either been already detected in Midwest states (Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, Spotted Wing Drosophila), or are in the process of invading the Midwest from southern states (e.g. Kudzu bug). Information about the biology and management options of these invasive pests as well as further resources will be provided. * See presentation below Greenhouse IPM: From Seed to Post-Harvest Rich Trinklein, Trinklein Brothers Greenhouses The most effective techniques in controlling insects and diseases in greenhouse tomato production will be discussed. * See presentation below
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Growing and Selling Specialty Cut Flowers
Gretel & Steve Adams, Sunny Meadows Learn about the systems the Adams' have set up to run their specialty cut flower farm. This will include their methods of crop planning, budgeting, equipment used, and flow of orders, multi-market logistics, wedding services, and details about all of their sales outlets. * See presentation below Hand Tied Bouquets for Markets and Weddings Gretel & Steve Adams, Sunny Meadows Join the farmer florist movement and learn how to create your own hand tied bouquets. This workshop will showcase an elegant, natural looking bridal bouquet as well as a typical market bouquet. Participants will get hands-on experience with making their own version of these bouquets, and will see the assembly line method of making market bouquets for most efficiency. * See video below
Excerpt of "Hand Tied Bouquets for Markets and Weddings" presentation by Gretel Adams.
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