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EVENTS
March 5, 2013 - Michigan Peach Update - SW Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale Rd, Benton Harbor, MI. For further information contact: Dr. Bill Shane, Michigan State University, 269-208-1652, shane@msu.edu
Peach growers are always looking for ways to improve their profitability. The 2013 Spring Peach Update is a whole day meeting with educational sessions and discussions on growing, packing and marketing high quality peaches.
Topics covered include new insecticides and insect management strategies, disease control, marketing strategies for peaches, farm marketing of peaches, mechanical peach thinning, new peach varieties. Attendees will be eligible for credits toward their recertification of their Michigan pesticide applicators license.
Advanced registration is $25 for current Michigan Peach Sponsor members and $30 for non-members, and $5 more when registering at the door. Registration begins at 8 PM, the program begins at 9 AM and concludes at 4:30 PM. Registration includes catered lunch by Cravings Catering and refreshments for breaks.
This meeting is brought to you by the Michigan Peach Sponsors, Michigan State University, and the Michigan Horticultural Society. Click here for more information & registration form (PDF format).
Click here for a detailed agenda.