friday to sunday, september 6-8, 2019 the ritz-carlton
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The Ritz-Carlton HotelNaples, Florida
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration Desk Open
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Welcome Social
••• Dinner on your own •••
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Registration Desk Open
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Florida Tomato Institute (See details on next page)
10:00 a.m. – noon Ladies Event – Bingo
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sponsors’ Reception
••• Dinner on your own •••
Thursday, September 5, 2019
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Florida Tomato Committee Public Meeting
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tomato Researcher Award Luncheon
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Registration and Pre-Test for Food Safety Workshop / T-GAP Renewal
1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Food Safety Workshop / T-GAP Renewal
••• Dinner on your own •••
Friday to Sunday, September 6-8, 2019
At your leisure Discounted conference room rate available through Sunday
*Registration is required to attend any and all events.
FLORIDA TOMATO INSTITUTE PROGRAM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks Dr. Kelly Morgan, UF/IFAS, SWFREC, Immokalee
State of the Industry
Season Review Mr. Michael Schadler, FTC & FTE, Maitland
The Tomato Suspension Agreement – What Happened, What Now, What Next? Mr. Michael Schadler, FTC & FTE, Maitland
Tomato Breeding and Genetics
Breeding and Genetics to Improve Tomatoes for Florida Production Dr. Sam Hutton, UF/IFAS, GCREC, Wimauma
Improving Florida Tomatoes through Applied Genetics: CRISPR Gene-Editing Dr. Tong Geon Lee, UF/IFAS, GCREC, Wimauma
Generate Tomato with Broad-Spectrum Disease Resistance Using Transgene-Free CRISPR/Cas9 Technologies Dr. Zhonglin Mou, UF/IFAS, Gainesville
Genome Editing to Create a Jointless Tomato Dr. Denise Tieman, UF/IFAS, Gainesville
Developing Varieties with Superior Flavor Dr. Denise Tieman, UF/IFAS, Gainesville
Mechanical Harvesting
Fertility Management in Elite Breeding Lines with Potential for Mechanical Harvest Dr. Shinsuke Agehara, UF/IFAS, GCREC, Wimauma
Ripening Rates and Postharvest Quality of Elite Breeding Lines with Potential for Mechanical Harvest Dr. Steve Sargent, UF/IFAS, Gainesville
Mechanical Harvesting – Engineering the Harvester Mr. Kevin Baker, Pik Rite, Inc., Lewisburg, PA
Lunch (on your own)
Pest and Disease Management
Evaluation of Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD) as a New, Sustainable Tool to Manage Root-Knot Nematode Dr. Johan Desaeger, UF/IFAS, GCREC, Wimauma
New Non-Fumigant Nematicide Combinations for Nematode Management Dr. Johan Desaeger, UF/IFAS, GCREC, Wimauma
Improving Sampling and Identification of Thrips and Whitefly Dr. Xavier Martini, UF/IFAS, NFREC, Quincy
Research Update on Tomato Chlorotic Spot Virus (TCSV) in South Florida Dr. Shouan Zhang, UF/IFAS, TREC, Homestead
Tracking Xanthomonas Perforans Strains Linked to Bacterial Spot Outbreaks Using Whole Genome Sequencing Dr. Gary Vallad, UF/IFAS, GCREC, Wimauma
New Product Presentations
New Product Presentations (From Select Beefsteak Sponsors)
Adjourn
TOMATO FOOD SAFETY WORKSHOP / T-GAP RENEWAL
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The registration desk will be open from 12:30 to 1:30
The pre-test for T-GAP renewal participants can be taken anytime between 12:30 and 1:30
Welcome & Opening Remarks Dr. Steve Sargent, UF/IFAS, Gainesville
United Fresh Tomato Metrics Update Dr. Jennifer McEntire, United Fresh Produce Association, Washington, DC
Update from Yuma: Lessons Learned Dr. Jennifer McEntire, United Fresh Produce Association, Washington, DC
Crisis Management Ms. Amy Philpott, Watson Green LLC, Washington, DC
T-GAP Regulatory Update Mr. Steve Eguino, FDACS, Pompano Beach
FSMA Produce Safety Rule: Education and Outreach Programs Ms. Leah Tapley, FDACS, Bartow
Establishing a Scientific Basis for Buffer Zones Following Animal Intrusion Mr. Matt Krug, UF/IFAS, SWFREC, Immokalee
Packinghouse Survey Data
Minimum Sanitizer Level to Reduce and Prevent Cross Contamination in a Flume System (Sodium Hypochlorite, Peroxyacetic Acid) Dr. Keith Schneider, UF/IFAS, Gainesville
Post-test for T-GAP renewal participants
Adjourn
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:BEEFSTEAK SPONSORS
AgriPhage
Aljoma Lumber
BASF Corporation
Bejo Seeds, Inc.
BHN Seed
Catalytic Generators, LLC
CropScience, Division of Bayer
Farm Credit of Florida
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
FMC Corporation
Food Defend
Gowan
Helena Agri-Enterprises
HM Clause
Imaflex USA Inc.
Intergro, Inc.
PalletOne of Florida, Inc.
QBE NAU Crop Insurance
Produce Business
Sakata Seed America, Inc.
Seminis
Stallings Crop Insurance Corp.
Syngenta Seed
The Packer
Valent USA LLC
ROMA SPONSORSAlbaugh, Inc.
Bell Irrigation Pipe & Supply, LLC
Berry Global
Certis USA
Corteva Agriscience
Everglades Farm Equipment
Glades Crop Care, Inc.
Howard Fertilizer & Chemical Co., Inc.
Kennco Manufacturing, Inc.
Netafim USA
Packaging Corporation of America
Plant Food Systems, Inc.
TriEst Ag Group / TriEst Irrigation
Wedgworth’s, Inc.
Yara North America
Register for the conference online at www.floridatomatoes.org or email this completed form to [email protected]
44TH ANNUAL TOMATO CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 3 -5, 2019
REGISTRATION FORM
Badge Name:
Badge Spouse/Guest Name:
Company Name:
Company Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
HOTEL RESERVATIONS Hotel confirmation will be sent by e-mail only
Check in time is at 4:00 p.m. • Check out time is at 11:00 a.m.
PLEASE RESERVE THE FOLLOWING ACCOMMODATIONS:Arrival Date: ___/___ /___ Arrival Time: ___:____
Departure Date ___/___ /___ Departure Time ___:____
RATES ARE FOR ROOM ONLY AND DO NOT INCLUDE 11% TAX
Type of Room Rate
n Run-of-House $180.00
n Club Level Room (By request only, limited availability) $270.00
Please note that room type is on a request basis, if it is guaranteed, it will be reflected as such on your confirmation letter.
Number of Adults: ________ Number of Children: ________ Four guest maximum per room
OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS: All guest rooms are non-smoking
n (2) Double Beds n (1) King Bed
To ensure room accommodations, all reservations must be made by August 2, 2019. Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card or a one night’s room/tax deposit. The cancellation policy is seven days prior to arrival to avoid a one (1) night room/tax penalty.
Please indicate your preference: n Visa n MC n American Express
Ritz-Carlton/Marriott Rewards #
Number: Exp. Date:
Signature: Date :
To make hotel reservations online, click here for a direct link to the hotel or by calling The Ritz-Carlton,
Naples, Reservation Office directly at (877) 590-8187 and mention the Florida Tomato Committee and
Exchange Annual Conference.
If you would like to confirm any additional pre or post nights of the conference dates please call the
Reservation Office directly to confirm your reservation as these nights may not be available online.
***A limited number of Club Level Rooms are available by request. Please contact Diana Hester at (407) 660-1949 to reserve.***
LET US KNOW WHICH EVENTS YOU WILL BE ATTENDING:
The events you select below will be listed on your name badge. Any fees due will be paid when picking up your nametag at the registration desk. Register online at www.floridatomatoes.org
n Welcome Reception Tuesday, September 3, 2019
• Free for sponsors, presenters, Florida tomato grower/packer personnel, UF employees, and their spouses/guests
• All others = $50 per person
______total attending
n Florida Tomato Institute Wednesday, September 4, 2019
• Free for sponsors, presenters, Florida tomato grower/packer personnel, UF employees, and their spouses/guests
• All others = $200 per person
______total attending
n Ladies’ Event Bingo (with light refreshments)
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 • Free for sponsors, presenters, Florida
tomato grower/packer personnel, UF employees, and their spouses/guests
• All others = $25 per person
______ number of tickets
n Sponsors’ Reception Wednesday, September 4, 2019 • Free for sponsors, presenters, Florida
tomato grower/packer personnel, UF employees, and their spouses/guests
• All others = $50 per person
______total attending
n FTC Public Meeting Thursday, September 5, 2019 This event is free and open to the public.
______total attending n Tomato Researcher Award Luncheon Thursday, September 5, 2019
• Free for sponsors, presenters, Florida tomato grower/packer personnel, UF employees, and their spouses/guests
• All others = $50 per person
______total attending
n Food Safety Workshop / T-GAP Renewal
Thursday, September 5, 2019 • Pre-registration is free for sponsors,
presenters, Florida tomato grower/packer personnel, UF employees, and their spouses/guests. Walk-ups the day of will be charged $100.
• All others = $100 per person
______total attending
SPONSORSHIP FORM
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Please contact Diana Hester at [email protected] for more info.
Please complete information below.
Conference Contact:
___________________________________________
Company Name:
___________________________________________
Address:
___________________________________________
City, State, Zip:
___________________________________________
Phone:
___________________________________________
Email:
___________________________________________
If invoice should be sent to another address, please provide information below.
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
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FLORIDA TOMATO EXCHANGE800 Trafalgar Court, Suite 300 • Maitland, FL 32751 • Phone (407) 660-1949 • Fax (407) 660-1656
www.floridatomatoes.org
_____ $2,500 BEEFSTEAK SPONSOR _____ $1,000 ROMA SPONSOR
_____ Please check here if you are paying by check and would like to be invoiced after August 1, 2019
_____ If paying by credit card, click here to visit Eventbrite (Credit card fees apply)
As part of our sponsor recognition, we are asking for updated company logos for inclusion in the sponsor presentation. E-mail logos in .jpg format to: [email protected]
_____ Use the same logo as last year.
_____ I will provide a logo.