The NCPGS annual meeting is scheduled for January 26, 9 to 11:45 a.m. The event will be held virtually this year. The event is free, however, registration is required. For more information and to register, please visit the Eventbrite registration page.

2021 NORTH CAROLINA PEACH GROWERS’ ANNUAL MEETING

Zoom link provided after registration

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2021

9 a.m. Welcome & Opening Remarks, Mr. Stephen Greene, President

9:10 a.m. Orchard Survival 101 / Peach Thinning Update, Dr. Mike Parker, Horticultural Science, NC State University

9:35 a.m. Successful Weed Management, Mr. Wayne Mitchem, Regional Orchard Floor Management Specialist, NC State University, UGA and Clemson

10 a.m. Break – Time for Questions

10:10 a.m. How the NC Peach Growers Assessment is Working for You! Mr. Calvin Phillips, Secretary/Treasurer NC Peach Growers Society

 10:20 a.m. 2021 Insect Management Update, Dr. Jim Walgenbach, Entomology, NC State University, Mills River, NC

10:45 a.m. Disease Management Update, Dr. David Ritchie, Plant Pathology, NC State University, Raleigh

11:15 a.m. Time for Questions

 11: 25 a.m. Association Business

 11:45 a.m. Adjourn