Wednesday, Oct. 23
Bonnet Springs Park, Lakeland
Reception: 6 p.m. / Dinner 7 p.m.
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Inductees:
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David Norden: Retired Research Coordinator, University of Florida
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Gerald Mixon: Founder, Sunnyridge Farms and discovered high bush blueberries could be profitably grown in Central Florida utilizing a growing medium of pine bark.
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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