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

www.raspberryblackberry.com

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