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Updated January 17, 2006
New Mexico Apples
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February 2, 2006
The New Mexico Annual Apple Growers Conference is scheduled for February 2, 2006 at the Santa Fe County Extension Office, Large Exhibit Hall, 3229 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM from 9:00 A.M. until 12:00 PM. A lunch will be provided by our sponsor, Greg Alpers with Dow Agro Sciences. Following the lunch we will have the annual meeting of the NM Apple Council. The agenda is below. |
Agenda
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8:30-9:00am |
Registration |
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9:00-9:20 |
Fruit Insect Control Update - Pat Torrez (information from Dr. Carol Sutherland), NMSU |
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9:20-9:45 |
Alcalde Fruit Research Update - Ron Walser, NMSU |
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9:45-10:10 |
GAP's Update - Dale Jimenez, NMSU |
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10:10-10:30 |
Fruit Cooling (storage) requirements - Ed Costanza, NM Apple Council |
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10:30-10:45 |
Break |
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10:45-11:30 |
Apple Maggot Update and Worker Protection -Bonnie Rabe, NMDA |
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11:30-12:00 |
Marketing Update--Craig Maple, NMDA |
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12:00-1:00 |
Lunch, Sponsored by Dow and NM Apple Council |
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1:00-3:00 |
New Mexico Apple Council Meeting, Ed Costanza. |
For more information contact Patrick Torrez, Agricultural Agent, Santa Fe County, and Program Moderator. 505-471-4711. There is no charge for this Workshop.
Meetings & Events ...cont.
A Pruning Workshop is scheduled for March 3, 2006. The workshop will be a hands on demonstration at the Alcalde Science Center from 1:00-4:00 P.M. We will prune all types of fruit trees, grapes and berries. Bring pruning shears, gloves, etc. For more information call Ron Walser, Ext. Fruit Specialist, 505-852-2668 or e-mail him at: rwalser@nmsu.edu
New Mexico Organic Farming Conference
February 24 and 25, at the Hilton, Albuquerque (near Menaul and (I-25). This will be an excellent conference which will include some hands-on workshops. Yes, yours truly (Ron Walser) will cover a session on Organic Fruit Production. Call Le @ 505-473-1004 or Joanie @ 505-841-9067 for more information and Registration Forms.
New Mexico Vine and Wine Conference
February 24 and 25, at the Le Baron Courtyard (near Menaul and I-25), Albuquerque. Yes, the same dates as the Organic Conference, but hotels are close to each other, so you could go to sessions from both conferences. Call Carl Popp 505-835-0263 or email him at flyfish@nmt.edu for more information.
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