Genesee Valley Produce Auction 2016 Winter Growers Meeting
- Tuesday, February 23, 2016, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Lunch available for a donation.
Agenda
9:30-Why do we have an auction?-Dan Miller
9:50 - Macro/micro nutrients for auction growers-Steve Reiners, CU Dept of Hort
10:30- Break
10:40-How to make a profit at produce auctions and encourage new growers -invited speakers from neighboring auction
11:00-Strawberry production basics-David Schlabach
11:30-Lunch
12:30- FSMA impact on auctions-Betsy Bihn, Director, Produce Safety Alliance
12:50-Tips on flowers for auction-invited greenhouse grower
1:20- High Tunnel Tomatoes for auction-Judson Reid, Cornell Cooperative Extension
1:35-Simplified Hoop house production-Roy Stutzman
1:50- Specialty and niche fruit-David Schlabach
2:10- Auction Manager talk-Jonas Hershberger
2:30-Adjourn
Bring your questions and experiences on growing produce for auction.We have a mix of speakers including those from other auctions.Thanks to GVPA for helping to organize this day.Questions? Call Judson Reid at 585.313.8912 or Lynn Bliven 716.244.0290
Contact
Lynn Bliven
Ag & Natural Resources Issue Leader
lao3@cornell.edu
585-268-7644 ext 18
Location
Centerville Fire Hall
8936 County Rt 3
Centerville, NY 14065
Last updated January 25, 2016