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San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium set for Jan. 7

Dec 19, 2008 8:30 AM

When: Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009

Where : C.P.D.E.S. Hall

172 W. Jefferson Avenue - Easton, Calif.

Agenda

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Registration - Refreshments

Welcoming remarks

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Dong Wang, Scientist, USDA-ARS

Vineyard Soil Fumigation: Alternatives to Methyl Bromide

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Fred Rinder, Biologist, Department of Agriculture, Fresno County

Vertebrate Pest—Law and Regulations

9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. Break and Refreshments

9:50 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Karen Francone, Deputy Ag Commissioner, Department of Agriculture, Fresno County

Drift—Laws and Regulations

10:20 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. Walt Bentley, IPM Entomologist, Kearney Ag Center

Vine Mealybug Management

11:00 a.m. — 11:40 a.m. Kurt Hembree, Weed Advisor, UCCE, Fresno County

Drift Control — It’s Up to You

Continuing education PCA and CCA hours have been requested.

Fee includes meeting and proceedings: $15.00 (Received by Jan. 5, 2009).

Late or at door registration for meeting and proceedings: $20.00 (After Jan.5, 2009).

From North of Fresno: Take Highway 99 south to Highway 41 south. Take Highway 41 south to American Ave. Turn west on American Ave. towards Elm Ave. Turn south on Elm Ave. towards Jefferson Ave. Turn west on Jefferson Ave. C.P.D.E.S. Hall will be on your right.

From South of Fresno: Take Highway 99 south to Manning Ave. Turn west on Manning Ave. to Elm Ave. Turn north on Elm Ave. towards Jefferson Ave. Turn west on Jefferson Ave. C.P.D.E.S. Hall will be on your right.

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