Join Us in Citra, FL for our Spring Meeting & Field Day
The Florida Blueberry Growers Association Spring Meeting & Field Day
Wednesday, March 4
(PSREU)
✔️ Research updates from UF/IFAS experts
✔️ Breeding & irrigation field tour
✔️ Trade show & networking
✔️ CEUs available
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and see the latest advancements
in Florida blueberry production.
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting grower education and research!
We look forward to seeing you in the field!
POST STORM FARM TOURS
Pictures and Videos will be shared soon
Thank you for attending the Post Storm Webinar and to our Speakers
Recording and Notes will be available soon
• Post-Freeze Event Disease Issues :
Phil Harmon, UF/IFAS
• Update on Possible Disaster Recovery Funding:
Alyssa Houtby, North American Blueberry Council (NABC)
Marcinda M. Kester, State Executive Director FSA
• Crop Insurance Considerations:
Davina S Lee, USDA Risk Management Agency
Regina Thomas, Farm Credit
Important After Storm Update
Summary: Botrytis poses an increased risk on damaged buds, bloom, and fruit.
Consider management inputs. Stem blight will likely be severe post harvest. Root rot
not likely an immediate concern, despite extra water.
FULL ARTICLE ONLINE
Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Agricultural Producers Can Soon Apply for Over $600M in Hurricane Disaster Relief, Asks Federal Government to Use Approved Program to Immediately Fund Relief for the 2026 Ice Storm
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Press Release
We invite you to stay involved
consider joining an FBGA committee or volunteering to help shape the future of our industry.
Thank you for making our Fall Meeting & Trade Show a success!
We appreciate the continued
support and engagement from our growers, researchers, and allied partners who make this
event valuable each year.
Be sure to follow FBGA on Facebook and LinkedIn for updates,
photos, and upcoming opportunities.
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SUMMER GROWER MEETINGS 2025
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Florida Blueberry Growers Association & UF/IFAS
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