You are invited to the
North American Raspberry & Blackberry Conference
February 21-24, 2018 • Ventura, California
A MAJOR CANEBERRY MEETING in A LEADING PRODUCTION AREA
Schedule
Wednesday, February 21: Opening Reception
Thursday February 22: Full-day Bus Tour of Farms and Research
Friday, February 23 and Saturday, February 24: Educational Sessions, Posters, and Trade Show.
Session topics include
SWD management • Mite control • Raspberry pollination
Organic/biological pest & disease management options
Frost tolerance of blackberry buds • White drupelet disorder
Temperature management in tunnels • Spray application in high tunnels
Primocane blackberry pruning • Water and nutrient management
Calcium nutrition in raspberries • Tissue testing to optimize fertilizer programs
Caneberries in Mexico • Berry promotion • Consumer and industry trends
Night harvesting of blackberries • Post-harvest & packaging • Food safety for caneberry growers
Berry breeders & nurseries panel • Pest control advisors panel • Growers labor issues panel
English–Spanish translation will be provided
Location: Ventura Beach Marriott
Only a block from the beach. Special conference rate is $149/night. Call 805-643-6000 and mention "Raspberry & Blackberry Conference" or make reservations online at www.raspberryblackberry.com. Cutoff date is February 1.
For more information and registration
Or contact the North American & Raspberry Blackberry Association at
info@raspberryblackberry.com or 919-542-4037
Exhibitor inquiries welcome.
This conference is being held by the North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association in cooperation with UCCE