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IMPORTANT DEADLINES:December 19, 2016 – Hotel Reservations

December 31, 2016 – Conference Pre-Registration(After Jan. 1, you will need to register on site at the conference)

We encourage you to register for the conference using our web-based system. Visit the ISGA website at: www.specialtygrowers.org and click on the conference registration link.

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Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism and Organic Conference

January 11-13, 2017

Pre-Conference WorkshopsWednesday, January 11, 2017

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SARE Farmers Forum

10:00 Introduction. Mary Hosier, University of Illinois

10:10 Development of Cost- and Labor- Effective Produce Sanitation Methods for Small Farms. Carolyn Orr, Strawridge Farm, West Lebanon, IN

10:45 Developing a Comprehensive Food Safety Program for Dairies and More. Linda Marcoot, Marcoot Jersey Creamery, Greenville, IL

11:25 Apples for Artisanal Cider: Understanding the Characteristics of Single Varietals. Matthew Raboin, Bantum Fruit Farm, Barneveld, WI

Lunch

Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, and Soil Health

10:00 Introduction. Grant McCarty, University of Illinois

10:05 The Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy: What Is It and How Does It Apply to Me? Lauren Lurkins, Illinois Farm Bureau

10:50 Soil Health: What Does This Term Mean? Brett Roberts, USDA NRCS

11:35 Understanding the Role of Soil Microbial Life. Grant McCarty, University of Illinois

Lunch

1:00 Integrating Cover Crops into Vegetable Cropping Systems. Ajay Nair, Iowa State University

2:00 Soil Management: Making Your Nutrients Count. Nathan Johanning, University of Illinois

2:45 Break

3:00 Using Cover Crops in Our Southern Illinois Vegetable Production System. Wayne Sirles, Rendleman Orchard, Alto Pass, IL

3:30 Using Cover Crops at the University of Illinois Student Farm. Matt Turino, University of Illinois

4:00 Questions and Answers. Audience and Panel of Speakers

4:30 Adjourn to Trade Show

Digital Marketing Strategies for Your Farm (Participants should bring their laptops/mobile devices.)

10:00 Introduction. Doug Gucker, University of Illinois

10:10 Driving Traffic Back to Your Farm with a Digital Marketing Strategy. Mariah Dale-Anderson, Triple M Farm: Mariah’s Mums and More, Clinton, IL

11:00 TBA

Lunch

1:00 The Art of Telling Your Story. Audra and Chris Wyant, Finding Eminence Farm, Lexington, IL

1:45 Customer Communications: Easy Email, Newsletters, & More. Mariah Dale-Anderson, Triple M Farm: Mariah’s Mums and More, Clinton, IL

2:45 Break

3:00 Analytics to Action: All About Your Digital Data and What to Do With It. Ann Horack, Charleston Orwig, Lake Mills, WI

4:00 Tips, Tools, and Emerging Trends. Audience and Speaker Panel Discussion


1:00 Developing a Method to Capture and Authenticate Single Varietal Honey on Diverse Landscapes. Rachel Coventry, Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch, Champaign, IL

2:00 Building Community and Growing Food with the Next Generation. Traci Barkley, Sola Gratia Farm, Urbana, IL

2:45 Break

3:00 NCR SARE Grant Writing Workshop. Andy Larson, University of Illinois; Matthew Raboin, Bantum Fruit Farm, Barneveld, WI

3:40 Tomato Variety Trials for Flavor, Quality, and Agronomic Performance. Kitt Healy, University of Wisconsin

4:20 Roundtable Discussion: Grower Priorities for Vegetable Variety Development in the Upper Midwest. Moderated by Kitt Healy, University of Wisconsin


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Pre-Conference WorkshopsWednesday, January 11, 2017

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Cider Contest Reminder:

For more details or an application, contact Elizabeth Wahle, University of Illinois Extension, (618) 344-4230; [email protected] or download at www.specialtygrowers.org/iscaoc.html

Thursday, January 128:00 – 9:45 am Registration10:00 am Judging

6:30 pm Awards Presentation at Banquet

Conference Registration:Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. – 12:00 Noon

Conference Trade Show:Wednesday: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Note: Not all vendors will be present Wednesday evening.

Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Growing and Marketing Tomatoes and Peppers

10:00 Introduction. Bronwyn Aly, University of Illinois

10:10 Basics of Greenhouse Tomato Production. Rick Snyder, Mississippi State University

10:50 Weed Control in Tomato and Pepper Production. Bernie Zandstra, Michigan State University

11:30 Insect Management in Tomatoes and Peppers. Rick Weinzierl, Weinzierl Fruit and Consulting, LLC, Urbana, IL

Lunch

1:00 Diagnosing Nutrient Deficiencies and Physiological Disorders in Tomatoes. Rick Snyder, Mississippi State University

1:45 Disease Management for Peppers and Tomatoes. Mohammad Babadoost, University of Illinois

2:30 Growing and Marketing Tomatoes at Thies Farms. David and Darryl Thies, St. Louis, MO

2:50 Break

3:10 Updates on New Tomato and Pepper Varieties. Kevin Hosey, Seedway Seeds; Brad Paulson, Rupp Seeds

3:50 Growing and Marketing Peppers at Spring Valley Farm. Jerry and Lisa Thurston, Pulaski, IL



Designing and Operating Irrigation Systems for Illinois Vegetable and Fruit Crops

10:00 Introduction. Nathan Johanning, University of Illinois

10:10 Basics of Drip Irrigation for Vegetable and Fruit Production. David Bryla, USDA, Corvallis, OR

11:00 Assessing and Dealing with Water Quality Issues in Drip Irrigation. Mark Torkelson, Indiana Irrigation

11:40 Updates on GAPs and Food Safety Modernization Act Regulations Related to Irrigation Water Quality. Laurie George, University of Illinois

Lunch

1:00 Evapotranspiration, Drought, and Monitoring Plant and Soil Water Status to Determine Irrigation Scheduling. David Bryla, USDA, Corvallis, OR

2:15 Fertigation through Drip Irrigation Systems. Robert Schultheis, University of Missouri

3:00 Break

3:20 On the Farm: Irrigating Fruits and Vegetables at Mill Creek Farm. Mike Roegge, Quincy, IL

3:50 Troubleshooting and Problem Solving when Things Go Wrong. Robert Schultheis, University of Missouri



Conference AgendaThursday, January 12, 2017


9:00 - 10:30 Opening Session:Welcome and Introductions. Jim Fraley, Illinois Specialty Growers AssociationConference Overview. Rick Weinzierl, Weinzierl Fruit and Consulting, LLC

Keynote Address: Adam Nielsen, Illinois Farm BureauNational Agricultural Policy under a New Administration.

Concurrent sessions on Thursday run from 10:45 a.m. to 3:30 (or 3:45) p.m. See Tracks Below

11:45-1:30 Lunch in the Trade Show

Agritourism & Marketing 10:45 Southern Illinois Agritourism: Established Success Stories and New Interest in Botanical Beers. Sylvia Smith and Matt McCarroll, Southern Illinois University; Marika Jopheson, Scratch Brewing Co., Ava, IL 1:30 Why Beer? Opportunities for Specialty Growers. Darin Riggs, Riggs Beer Co., Urbana, IL; Sylvia Smith and Matt McCarroll, Southern Illinois University; Marika Jopheson, Scratch Brewing Co., Ava, IL; Scott Struchen, Tangled Roots Brewing Co., Ottawa, IL 2:30 Marketing 201 for Driving Sales. Mariah Dale-Anderson, Mariah’s Mums & More, Clinton, IL

Fruits 10:45 Blueberry Fertilization and Irrigation. David Bryla, USDA, Corvallis, OR 1:30 Pruning Apples in High-Density Production Systems. Jim Schupp, Penn State University 2:10 Weed Control and Ground Cover Management in Apple Orchards. Bernie Zandstra, Michigan State University 2:50 Renewal Pruning in Peaches, with an Emphasis on High-Density Orchards. Jim Schupp, Penn State University

Vegetables 10:45 Raising Peas and Green Beans in Central Illinois. Gary Molid, Del Monte USA 11:15 Weed Management in Beans, Peas, and Perennial Vegetables. Bernie Zandstra, Michigan State University 1:30 Disease Management in Beans and Peas. Mohammad Babadoost, University of Illinois 2:00 Updates on Sweet Corn Varieties for 2017. Derrill Kregel, Rispens Seeds; Jason Williamson, Siegers Seeds 2:45 Plastic Mulch and Trellising for High Tunnel Production of Cucumbers. Ajay Nair, Iowa State University

Herbs 10:45 The Green Acres Herb Farm CSA. Megan Greenhalgh, Green Acres Herb Farm, Lowpoint, IL

1:30 Organic Soil Cube Gardening. Lyn Nitz-Mercaeant, Master Gardener, Kankakee County

2:30 Aquaponics and Herb Production. Robert Keipe, Kankakee Community College

Organic 10:45 Demystifying Biochar for use in Vegetable Crops. Ajay Nair, Iowa State University 1:30 An Update on the Grand Prairie Grain Guild. Bill Davison, University of Illinois

2:10 Updated Concepts and Techniques in Year-round High Tunnel Production. Zach Grant, University of Illinois

2:50 Farmer 2 Farmer Discussion Session. Lindsay Miller, Illinois Organic Growers Association, Moderator

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4:00 - 5:00 Association Annual Meetings

Illinois Herb Association Annual Meeting Illinois Vegetable Growers Association Annual Meeting Illinois State Horticulture Society Annual Meeting Illinois Irrigation Annual Meeting Illinois Organic Growers Association Annual Meeting

Emerging Issues

Climate

10:45 What do the Data Tell Us about Weather Patterns and Climate Change in Illinois? Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey

Farm and Food Safety

1:30 Introduction. Mary Hosier, University of Illinois

1:40 The Effectiveness of Sanitizers Against Pathogens that Cause Food-borne Illness. Angela Shaw, Iowa State University

2:10 Farming Safely with a Disability – How AgriAbilty Can Help. Chip Petrea, University of Illinois

2:50 Food Safety Modernization Act Updates for Specialty Crop Growers. Angela Shaw, Iowa State University

Evening - Banquet Speakers:Why Your Story Matters. Audra and Chris Wyant, Finding Eminence Farm, Lexington, IL

Conference AgendaFriday, January 13, 2017


Agritourism & Marketing

Farmers Market Vendor Boot Camp 9:00 What is ConnectFresh and Why is it so Important?

Janie Maxwell, Illinois Farmers Market Assoc.; Dar Knipe, National Food MarketMaker Program

9:40 The Need to Know at Selling at Farmers Markets. Natalie Kenny Marquez, Urbana Market at the Square; Lindsay Miller and Molly Gleason, Illinois Stewardship Alliance

10:40 Increase Your Sales through Merchandising & Social Media. Katie Bishop, PrairiErth Farm, Atlanta, IL

1:30 Increase Farmers Market Sales through Product Sampling. Sarah Simeziane, The Land Connection

2:30 Market Advisory Boards – It Takes a Team to Build a Successful Farmers Market! Lindsay Miller, Illinois Stewardship Alliance; Natalie Kenny Marquez, Urbana Market at the Square; Sarah Simeziane, The Land Connection

Fruits

9:00 2017 Summer Horticulture Day. Kurt and Connie Christ, Christ Orchard, Elmwood, IL

9:30 The 2016 Fruit Season in Review. Audience discussion moderated by Elizabeth Wahle, University of Illinois

10:00 Factors that Influence the Performance of Chemical Thinners in Apples. Jim Schupp, Penn State University

10:40 Production, Marketing, and Agritourism at JonaMac Orchard. Jenna and Mike Spychal, Malta, IL

1:30 Key Disease Management Practices for Apples and Peaches. Mohammad Babadoost, University of Illinois

2:10 Key Insect Management Recommendations for Apples and Peaches. Rick Weinzierl, Weinzierl Fruit and Consulting, LLC, Urbana, IL

2:50 Fruit Production and Pest Management Resources for New and Established Fruit Growers. Elizabeth Wahle, University of Illinois

Vegetables

9:00 Biotic and Abiotic Disease Management in Cucurbits. Mohammad Babadoost, University of Illinois

9:45 Insect Management in Legumes, Cucurbits, and Sweet Corn. Rick Weinzierl, Weinzierl Fruit and Consulting, LLC, Urbana, IL

10:30 Small-scale Production of Oystershell Mushrooms. DK Lee and Jeremy Shafer, University of Illinois

11:00 Sweet Potato Production at DeMange Family Farms. Eric DeMange, East St. Louis, IL

11:30 Equipment for Specialized Vegetable Production. Bronwyn Aly, University of Illinois

1:30 Nursery Production of Milkweeds for Monarch and Pollinator Habitat. DK Lee, University of Illinois

2:00 Asparagus Production and Marketing. Nathan Johanning, University of Illinois

2:50 Vegetable Production and Pest Management Resources for New and Established Vegetable Growers. Rick Weinzierl, Weinzierl Fruit and Consulting, LLC, Urbana, IL

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Herbs 9:00 Extending the Season for Herb Production. James Theuri, University of Illinois

9:50 Integrating Microgreens Production into Your Operation. Zachary Grant, University of Illinois

10:40 Update on Managing Downy Mildew of Basil. Mohammad Babadoost, University of Illinois

1:30 Edible Flowers: Herbs of a Different Sort. Kelly Allsup, University of Illinois

2:30 Herb of the Year: Coriander / Cilantro. Chuck Voigt, University of Illinois - retired

Organic 9:00 Young Organic Farmers Panel: Challenges and Opportunities.

Will Travis, Spence Farm, Fairbury, IL; Will Glazik, BCS Crop Advisor

10:00 Seed to Kitchen Collaborative: Organic Vegetable Variety Trials for Quality and Flavor. Kitt Healey, University of Wisconsin

11:00 Sustainable Apple Production at Orchard Ridge Farms. Mike Senz, Orchard Ridge Farms, Rockton, IL

1:30 Organic Management of Soil-borne Diseases. James Theuri and Laurie George, University of Illinois

2:10 Multi-Family Cooperative Marketing at Spence Farm. Marty and Will Travis, Spence Farm, Fairbury, IL

2:50 Update on Organic Disease and Insect Management. Grant McCarty, University of Illinois

Emerging Issues

Growing and Marketing Flowers for Local Sales

9:00 Operating a Flower CSA: Production, Marketing, and Maintenance. Maggie Taylor, Delight Flower Farm, Champaign, IL

9:40 Marketing Flowers to Wholesalers And Growing, Designing, and Marketing for Weddings. Becky Newton, Wren’s Gate, Decatur, IL

10:20 Harvesting, Processing, Preserving, and Holding Flowers. Audra Wyant, Finding Eminence Farm, Lexington, IL

11:00 Speaker Panel and Audience Discussion.

Future Conferences

1:30 Rountable Discussion: Planning Future Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism, and Organic Conferences. Jim Fraley, Illinois Specialty Growers Association; Bronwyn Aly, University of Illinois

Concurrent sessions on Friday run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 (or 4:00) p.m.NOTE: The ISGA Annual Meeting will be held at 11:45 a.m. Lunch will be served in the trade show area from 11:30 to 1:30.

Illinois Specialty Growers Association1701 Towanda AvenueBloomington, IL 61701

DIRECTIONS FROM I-55

Exit 94, Stevenson Drive. Go west one block to Dirksen Parkway. Turn right (north) 1.5 blocks. Hotel is on the right (3000 S. Dirksen Parkway).

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Lodging is available at the Crowne Plaza for $96 per night (single or double) plus 12% tax. Lodging room Internet fee charges have been waived for this conference. Lodging Reservations must be made by Dec. 19 to be guaranteed the $96 room rate.

BY PHONE: Call (217) 529-7777

Ask for in-house reservations, identify your organization as “Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism and Organic Conference.”

VISIT US ON LINE: www.corn/crowneplaza.com

Register on line. Select your dates and click on “book now.” In the left column, fill in “SP5” as your group code, and click on “modify search.”

QUESTIONS?

Contact Jim FraleyPhone: (309) 557-2107 • Fax: (309) 557-3729 Email: [email protected]

Getting There and Staying There

Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism and Organic Conference

January 11-13, 2017 Crowne Plaza Hotel & Convention Center • 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield IL

Address Service Requested

ISGA114_W6

NON-PROFITORGANIZATION

U.S.POSTAGE PAID Bloomington, IL

61702-2901 PERMIT NO. 2

- Must be received by December 31, 2016 for pre-registration - After Jan. 1, on-site registration will be available. Lunch is not guaranteed with on-site registration.

We encourage you to register for the conference using our web-based system. Visit the ISGA website at: www.specialtygrowers.org and click on the conference registration link.

Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism and Organic Conference Registration Form

Please Note: Both pages of registration form MUST be returned in order to be correctly processed.

Please print clearly or type the following registration information for each participant. Please circle any pre-conference workshops each participant will be attending.

Name(s) _________________________________________________ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ________________________________________________________ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

_________________________________________________________ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ________________________________________________________ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Farm Name or Organization _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________ City ______________________________State ___________ Zip ______________________

Phone _________________________________________ Email (required for registration confirmation) ________________________________________________________

Description of Operation: _______ Vegetable _______ Fruit _______ Herb _______ Irrigated Grower _______ Organic

_______ Agritourism _______ Master Gardener _______ Roadside _______ U Pick _______ Wholesale _______ Farmers Market

_______ Industry Support __________________________________________________ Other

FREE Magazine Subscriptions to all Registrants!

PLEASE CHECK any of the following you’d like to receive a complimentary one-year subscription to:

___ Growing Magazine ___ American Fruit Grower ___ American Vegetable Grower ___ The Fruit Grower News

___ The Vegetable Grower News ___ Country Folks Grower ___ No thanks – none at this time.

Pre-Conference Workshops (Wednesday, January 11, 2017)

(Select one workshop per attendee.)

#1 - Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, and Soil Health# Attending _______@ $35/member*; $45/non-member (includes lunch); on-site registration $15 more per person.......................................................... $ ______________

#2 - Digital Marketing Strategies For Your Farm# Attending _______@ $35/member*; $45/non-member (includes lunch); on-site registration $15 more per person.......................................................... $ ______________

#3 - Growing and Marketing Tomatoes and Peppers# Attending _______@ $35/member*; $45/non-member (includes lunch); on-site registration $15 more per person.......................................................... $ ______________

#4 - Designing and Operating Irrigation Systems for Illinois Vegetables and Fruit Crops# Attending _______@ $35/member*; $45/non-member (includes lunch); on-site registration $15 more per person.......................................................... $ ______________

#5 - SARE Farmers Forum# Attending _______@ $35/member*; $45/non-member (includes lunch); on-site registration $15 more per person.......................................................... $ ______________

* member = member of Illinois Specialty Growers Association (ISGA)

Wednesday Lunch Options: (If not indicated, “meat ticket” will be provided.)

Vegetarian Option: # of Vegetarian tickets_______ Name/s______________________________________________________________

Meat Option: # of Meat tickets_______ Name/s_______________________________________________________________

Trade Show Only Pass (Thursday – Friday, January 12-13, 2017)

(For those individuals attending only the trade show activities; No lunch provided)Please note: Trade Show also open 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 11 with limited vendors.

# Attending _______@ $15/person = ................................................................................................................................................................ $ _____________

Please return completed form with payment no later than December 27, 2016 to: Treasury Operations • Illinois Specialty Growers Assoc. • P.O. Box 6228 • Bloomington IL 61701 • Fax: 309.557.2008 • Phone: 309.557.2481

Pay By Check - Make payable to ISCC

Credit Card Payment

Cardholder name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address ____________________________________________________________ City __________________________________ State __________Zip ___________________

Total Amount of Transaction: $ ___________.___________ Type of Card: r MasterCard r VISA r Discover

Signature of Cardholder: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Account Number: ___________________________________________________________________________ Expiration Date: ___________________ _______________________(month) (year)

(as it appears on statement)

TOTAL DUE: $ ___________

Specialty Crops, Agritourism and Organic Conference (Thursday & Friday, January 12-13, 2017)

Registration Fee (Includes trade show, lunch (select below), and educational sessions; on-site registration $15 more per person)

First Person Attending..........$65/member*; $75/non-member = ......................................................................................................................... $ ____________

Additional Person(s) #_______ at $45/member*; at $50/non-member = ............................................................................................................ $ ____________

* member = member of Illinois Specialty Growers Association (ISGA)

Important Notes: Lunch is included in your registration fee for the Thursday—Friday Conference as well as the Wednesday Workshop. Lunch is NOT guaranteed with on-site registration.Cancellation Policy: Prior to December 26, 100% refund; December 27-31, 75% refund; After Jan 1, your money will NOT be refunded. Eligible refunds will be made after the conference.

YOU MUST specify your choices in advance in order to receive a lunch ticket upon check in. Thursday Lunch Options: (both options also include drink and cookie)

Veggie Option: # of Veggie tickets ___________ Name/s ______________________________________________________________________________________Meat Option: # of Meat tickets _______________ Name/s ______________________________________________________________________________________

No Meals ______________ Name/s_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Friday Lunch Options: (both options also include drink and cookie)

Veggie Option: # of Veggie tickets ___________ Name/s ______________________________________________________________________________________Meat Option: # of Meat tickets _______________ Name/s ______________________________________________________________________________________

No Meals ______________ Name/s_________________________________________________________________________________________________

2017 ISGA DUES (see below) ...................................................................................................................................................................... $ ____________

Designate as my specialty association: (check one)**

_______ Illinois Herb Association ($50) _______ Illinois Vegetable Growers Association ($50)

_______ Illinois Irrigation Association ($45) _______ Illinois State Horticulture Society ($70)

**If you choose to join more than one association, the basic ISGA membership fee is $40 plus $5 for IIA, $10 each for IVGA and IHA, and $30 for ISHS.

Thursday Evening Banquet Tickets

#_______ @ $25 ($30 on-site) .........................................................Vegetarian Option (circle if preferred) #________ .................................. $ _____________

Chris Doll Scholarship Fund (optional donation)

A scholarship fund has been set up by the ISGA at the University of Illinois to support eligible junior or senior horticulture majors with an interest in fruits or vegetables. This scholarship will be awarded for the 2017 fall semester or once a minimum of $1000 is raised. All donations to the Chris Doll Scholarship Fund given through the ISGA will be forwarded to the U of I Foundation. These gifts will be considered a charitable, tax-deductible donation to the UIF.

Donation: $ ___________

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