Fruit & Vegetable Talks – Farm Science Review 2023

Tuesday, September 19

Time

Topic

Speaker

11:00 AM

Entomophagy

Jim Jasinski, Professor and IPM Coordinator, OSU Extension

11:30 PM

Hydrogen Peroxide Chemigation to Improve Tomato Productivity and Quality

Dr. Rafiq Islam, Program Director, Soil, Water, and Bioenergy Resources

CFAES-South Centers

12:00 PM

Raspberry Production Options

Dr. Gary Gao, Professor & Extension Specialist, OSU

12:30 PM

Invasive Insects in Fruits & Vegetables

Dr. Ashley Leach, Assistant Professor and Entomologist for Specialty Crops, Entomology, OSU

1:00 PM

Integrated Weed Management in Vegetable Production

Chris Galbraith, Extension Educator, OSU/MSU Extension

Wednesday, September 20

Time

Topic

Speaker

11:30 AM

What does Marketing Have to Do with It? Attracting And Engaging The “Right” Customers for Your Farm

Christy Welch, Direct Marketing Specialist, FAES South Centers, OSU

12:00 PM

Sh2 Sweet Corn Variety Evaluation

Mike Gastier, Huron County Extension Educator, OSU Extension

12:30 PM

Use Of Softer, Organic Chemistry and Its Fit Along with Conventional Programs for Grapes, Cucurbits, And Apples

Joe Wilson, Sales Representative and Mr. Paul David, Field Development Representative, The Gowan Company

1:00 PM

Marketing Collaborations to Improve your Farm’s Bottom Line

Hannah Scott, JD, Program Director, Ohio Cooperative Development Center, FAES South Centers, OSU

1:30 PM

Wildlife Damage and Control in Fruits & Vegetables

Marne Titchenell, Wildlife Program Director, OSU Extension

Thursday, September 21

Time

Topic

Speaker

11:00 AM

Integrated Pest Management in Fruits & Vegetables

Frank Becker, Wayne County Extension Educator, OSU Extension

11:30 AM

Managing Apple and Peach for High Quality Fruit Production

Eric Ott, Field Market Development Specialist, Valent

12:00 PM

Growing Grapes in Ohio

Dr. Gary Gao, Professor & Extension Specialist, OSU

12:30 PM

Growing Fruits in Containers

Ryan Slaughter, Research Assistant II, FAES South Centers, OSU

1:00 PM

Precision Nutrient Management in Vegetables

Brad Bergefurd, Technical Agronomist, BRANDT, and Formerly Specialty Crop Specialist, FAES South Centers, OSU