10. Winter Wheat Management
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Sanilac Career Center, Peck
9:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.
This regional program is intended to help wheat growers achieve
profitable wheat yield and quality in 2008, and to aid growers in
further developing their production strategy for the years to come.
The cost of the program is $10 per person. Please pre-register by
calling Sanilac County MSU Extension (810- 648-2515). Questions can be
directed to Martin Nagelkirk. RUP credits have been requested. The
Sanilac Career Center is located on M-19 and Aitken Road (4 miles north
of Peck and 7 miles south of Sandusky).
Agenda:
Introduction (9:30 a.m.)
Nitrogen Fertilization (9:40 a.m.)
Martin Nagelkirk, Sanilac MSU Extension
Disease Management (10:00 a.m.)
Diane Brown, Plant Pathology, MSU
Break (10:30 a.m.)
Using Proline for Fusarium Head Blight (10:45 a.m.)
John Martin & Mark Varner, Bayer Crop Science
Practices that Improve Yields in Ontario (11:10 a.m.
Peter Johnson, Ontario Ministry of Ag
Lunch (11:50 a.m.)
Weed Control Options in Wheat (12:40 p.m.)
Christy Sprague, Crop & Soils, MSU
Marketing for '08 and Beyond (1:10 p.m.)
Jim Hilker, Ag Economics, MSU
Optimizing Grain Quality (1:40 p.m.)
Jim Howe, Star of the West Milling
Taking Wheat Productivity to the Next Level (2:00 p.m.)
Peter Johnson, Ontario Ministry of Ag
Summary & Closing Remarks (2:30 p.m.)
Martin Nagelkirk, Sanilac MSU Extension
Adjourn (2:50 p.m.)
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University Extension programs and materials are open to all without
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religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual
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11. Michigan Organic Conference: The Next Steps for Consumers and
Producers. Feb. 29 - March 1.
<http://www.moffa.org/page/page/4069041.htm>
How can producers and consumers work together, meet each other needs and
develop relationships? Come learn foundation information on organics,
the latest current events and issues, and learn how your food gets from
the farm to your fork.
* Sponsored by Michigan Organic Food and Farm Alliance
* Friday 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Food System Film Festival
* Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
* Organic Exhibits
* Organic Luncheon
* Consumer and Producer Sessions Including -
* What is Organic?
* Why Purchase Local?
* Environment and Nutrition
* Pasture Management
* Soil Management
* Certification Process
* Poultry Production
* Milk Production
* Meat Production
* Fruit Production
* Pest Management
* Fresh Milk
* Organic Transition
12. Michigan Organic Food & Farming Reporting Session
Check out the latest research on Organic Production and Marketing During
MSU'S ANR Week
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Featuring organic research and outreach conducted around Michigan on
Wednesday March 5, 2008, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Presentations will be
10 minutes plus 5 minutes for questions. Lean about research that has
been conducted by MSU faculty, farmers, and extension educators.
Topics of interest include:
* Organic Marketing for Michigan
* Outreach to Promote Organic Agriculture in Michigan
* Organic Soil Building Systems for Michigan
* Cropping Systems
* Pest Management
13. The Alternative and Renewable Energy Summit.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. * Registration and lunch
11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. * Program
Grand Valley State University
Pew Grand Rapids Campus
DeVos Center and Kennedy Hall of Engineering
Expand your business and create new job opportunities by being
a player in the rapidly growing, renewable energy sector
For more information visit: http://www.gvsu.edu/energysummit/
The Alternative and Renewable Energy Summit
Creating business partnerships and planning strategically to accelerate
the commercialization of renewable energy industries and distribution
systems
Who should attend
* West Michigan manufacturing community
* Clean technology developers
* Supply chain partners
* Executive managers
Benefits of attending
* Connect with other leaders in the West Michigan manufacturing
community on the commercialization of renewable energy technologies
* Determine your role in the renewable energy sector
* Identify community resources
* Develop supply chain networking opportunities
* Obtain access to market tool kits
14. Choices: The conference that celebrates food and health! AND
2008 USDA FNS Midwest Region Cross Program Collaboration Conference
Save the Date! August 12-13, 2008
Presenting: Moving from Quantity to Quality
Food is food - or is it? This year's conference will look at how we can
increase availability and access to food that is healthy, local and
delicious!
For more information on registration, sponcership abd exhibiting,
contact Diane Drago, Conference Coordinator [log in to unmask] or
517-663-5147.
15. Marketing Opportunity for Michigan Farmers! February 15.
* Hart Incubator kitchen is hosting an event on Friday February
15th 11-2pm
* Wholefoods is going to be present looking for local products to
be placed in stores.
* They are especially interested in STRAWBERRIES & CHERRIES
* Please contact Ron Steiner or Jane for more information at 231-
873-1458
* Feel free to pass to any Grower, Client or interested party.
*
16. Winter Wheat Meeting - Feb 27, 2008
Sanilac Career Center, Peck
9:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.
This regional program is intended to help wheat growers achieve
profitable wheat yield and quality in 2008, and to aid growers in
further developing their production strategy for the years to come.
The cost of the program is $10 per person. Please pre-register by
calling Sanilac County MSU Extension (810- 648-2515). Questions can be
directed to Martin Nagelkirk. RUP credits have been requested. The
Sanilac Career Center is located on M-19 and Aitken Road (4 miles north
of Peck and 7 miles south of Sandusky).
Agenda:
Introduction (9:30 a.m.)
Nitrogen Fertilization (9:40 a.m.)
Martin Nagelkirk, Sanilac MSU Extension
Disease Management (10:00 a.m.)
Diane Brown, Plant Pathology, MSU
Break (10:30 a.m.)
Using Proline for Fusarium Head Blight (10:45 a.m.)
John Martin & Mark Varner, Bayer Crop Science
Practices that Improve Yields in Ontario (11:10 a.m.
Peter Johnson, Ontario Ministry of Ag
Lunch (11:50 a.m.)
Weed Control Options in Wheat (12:40 p.m.)
Christy Sprague, Crop & Soils, MSU
Marketing for '08 and Beyond (1:10 p.m.)
Jim Hilker, Ag Economics, MSU
Optimizing Grain Quality (1:40 p.m.)
Jim Howe, Star of the West Milling
Taking Wheat Productivity to the Next Level (2:00 p.m.)
Peter Johnson, Ontario Ministry of Ag
Summary & Closing Remarks (2:30 p.m.)
Martin Nagelkirk, Sanilac MSU Extension
Adjourn (2:50 p.m.)
END
Vicki Morrone
Organic Vegetable and Crop Outreach Specialist
Michigan State University
C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems
303 Natural Resources Bldg.
East Lansing, MI 48824
517-353-3542
517-282-3557 (cell)
517-353-3834 (fax)
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http://www.MichiganOrganic.msu.edu/
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