2019 North Carolina Peach Growers’ Annual Meeting Agenda
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019
PRESIDING…Mr. Stephen Greene, President, NC Peach Growers’ Society
8 a.m. Registration, Coffee, and Doughnuts
9 a.m. Welcome & Opening Remarks
Mr. Stephen Greene, President
9:05 a.m. Peach Fertility and Potential Calcium Impacts
Dr. Kristen Hicks, N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Raleigh
9:25 a.m. What is IR-4 and how does it benefit NC Peach Growers
Mr. Roger Batts, NC State University, Raleigh
9:45 a.m. Update on Weed Management in the Orchard
Mr. Wayne Mitchem, Regional Orchard Floor Management Specialist, NC State University, UGA, and Clemson
10:05 a.m. Peach Breeding and Variety Update
Dr. Ksenija Gasic, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
10:40 a.m. Break —Visit Exhibitors
PRESIDING…Mr. Taylor Williams, NCCES Agent, Moore County
10:55 a.m. Assisting Growers with Disabilities: Beneficial Tools
Ms. Beatriz Rodriguez, NC AgrAbility, N.C. A&T University,
11:15 a.m. Farm Bill Update and Political Happenings in Agriculture
Ms. Debbie Hamrick, Director of Specialty Crops, NC Farm Bureau Federation, Raleigh
11:35 a.m. Social Media Marketing
Ms. Stacy Sprenz & Ms. Kristen Baughman, Tabletop Media Group, Raleigh
Noon Lunch: Recognize Exhibitors & Special Guests
Mr. Stephen Greene, President
1:10 p.m. Introduction of 2018 Peach Queen
Mrs. Jan Williams
Remarks from 2018 NC Peach Queen, Ms. Leanna Grace Caddell
Visit Exhibitors
1:40 p.m. Business Meeting of the NC Peach Growers’ Society, Inc.
PRESIDING…Mr. Brad Thompson, NCCES Agent, Montgomery County
2 p.m. Insect Management Update
Dr. Jim Walgenbach, Entomology, NC State University, Mills River
Mr. Brad Thompson*, NCCES Agent, Montgomery County
2:25 p.m. Disease Management Update
Dr. David Ritchie, Plant Pathology, NC State University, Raleigh
2:50 p.m. What potential buyers need to facilitate a buying opportunity – Buyer Panel
Ms. Paige Burns – Moderator
3:30 p.m. Adjourn