Tuesday, Sept. 20
TIME |
TOPIC |
SPEAKER |
11:00 AM |
Pumpkin Production and Pest management |
Mr. Jim Jasinski, Professor and IPM Coordinator, OSU Extension |
12:00 PM |
Improving Tomato Fruit Quality with Cultural Management Techniques |
Dr. Rafiq Islam, Program Director, Soil, Water, and Bioenergy Resources CFAES-South Centers |
1:00 PM |
Pollinators for Specialty Crops |
Dr. Jamie Strange, Professor and Department Chair, Entomology, OSU |
1:30 PM |
Update on Spotted Lanternfly in Specialty Crops |
Dr. Ashley Leach, Assistant Professor and Entomologist for Specialty Crops, Entomology, OSU |
Wednesday, Spet. 21
TIME |
TOPIC |
SPEAKER |
11:00 AM |
Hop Nitrogen Management |
Mr. Brad Bergefurd, Technical Agronomist, BRANDT, and Formerly Specialty Crop Specialist, FAES South Centers, OSU |
12:00 PM |
Opportunities in Wine Grape Production in Ohio |
Dr. Gary Gao, Professor and Extension Specialist, FAES South Centers, OSU |
12:30 PM |
Fungicides and Disease Control in Fruits and Vegetables |
Mr. Joe Wilson, Sales Representative and Mr. Paul David, Field Development Representative, The Gowan Company |
1:00 PM |
Herbicide Options for Fruits and Vegetables |
Dr. Joe Reed, Technical Sales Manager, UPL |
1:30 PM |
Elderberry Production in Ohio |
Mr. Ryan Slaughter, Research Assistant II, FAES South Centers, OSU |
Thursday, Sept. 22
TIME |
TOPIC |
SPEAKER |
11:00 AM |
Prescription Nutrient Management of Specialty Crops |
Mr. Brad Bergefurd, Technical Agronomist, BRANDT, and Formerly Specialty Crop Specialist, FAES South Centers, OSU |
11:30 AM |
Cultivating Customer Connections with Social Media for Enhanced Sales |
Ms. Christy Welch, Direct Marketing Specialist, FAES South Centers, OSU |
12:00 PM |
Update of Key Findings from the Special Crop Listening Sessions in 2022 |
Dr. Guil Signorini Assistant Professor - Value Chain Management, Horticulture and Crop Science, OSU |
1:00 PM |
Cooperative Marketing of Specialty Crops |
Ms. Hannah Scott, JD, Program Director, Ohio Cooperative Development Center, FAES South Centers, OSU |
The Molly Caren Agricultural Center (MCAC) near London, Ohio is home to the Farm Science Review and attracts over 100,000 visitors from all over the United States and Canada, who come for three days to peruse 4,000 product lines from 600 commercial exhibitors and learn the latest in agricultural production. The educational programs feature Ohio State specialists and are second to none in the agricultural exhibition world.