1. Inductees:

2. David Norden:  Retired Research Coordinator, University of Florida

3. Gerald Mixon:  Founder, Sunnyridge Farms and discovered high bush blueberries could be profitably grown in Central Florida utilizing a growing medium of pine bark.

4. Dr. Jeffrey G. Williamson:  Professor, University of Florida. Leading researcher in small fruit horticulture and improving efficiency of small fruit production practices.

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2024 FBGA Fall Meeting and Short Course

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Bonnett Springs Park, Lakeland, FL

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

(Tentative schedule)

8 a.m. Visit Trade Show

9 a.m. Welcome 

9:15 a.m. USHBC

9:45 a.m. FBGA research committee update – Dr. Phil Harmon

10:30 a.m. Summary of the 2024 Florida blueberry season — Doug Phillips

10:45 a.m. Update on UF blueberry breeding program – Patricio Munoz

11:15 a.m. What are retailers looking for? 

11:45 a.m. FBGA Business Meeting - President Leonard Park presiding

12 p.m. Lunch and Trade Show

1:15 p.m. Updates on labor laws and rules 

1:45 p.m. Grower panel discussion on addressing labor issues 

2:15 p.m. Evergreen blueberry fertilization research update — Dr. Gerardo Nunez

2:45 p.m. New fertilization BMP research – Jeff Williamson

3:15 p.m. Panel discussion on chilli thrips management 

4 p.m. Adjourn