You are invited to attend the 2012 Delta Farm Forum
Set for Saturday, February 25th at the Delta High School small gymnasium. This day-long event begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m. with a potluck around noon. We have scheduled an assortment of speakers and expecting a good crowd.
This would be an excellent opportunity for you to meet a variety of Delta producers as well as other professionals from around the State. Traditionally, about 100+ people attend, and the potluck luncheon is always a treat. Please review the agenda for detailed information.
Please share this information with anyone you feel would be interested in attending.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Phil Kaspari Agricultural Extension Agent
Agenda:
Saturday, February 25, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Delta Junction, Alaska Delta High School Small Gymnasium
Welcome Speaker Charlie Knight – Retired – UAF Associate Professor & Division of Agriculture Northern Regional Manager – Fairbanks
Barley Biofuel Project Bryce Wrigley – Manager – Salcha-Delta Soil & Water Conservation District – Delta
NRCS Update State Conservationist Bob Jones – Natural Resources Conservation Service – Palmer
Potato Late Blight Bill Campbell – Agronomist – Plant Material Center – Palmer
Break
Food Processing Regulations Kate Idzorek – Foods Research Technician – UAF Cooperative Extension Service – Fairbanks Lorinda Lhotka – Environmental Health Officer – DEC – Fairbanks Jason Hoke – Executive Director – Copper Valley Development Association, Inc.
Potluck Luncheon – Guests are asked to follow this schedule when choosing a dish: A–F = Vegetable or Fruit G–L = Desserts M–R = Pasta or Rice S–Z = Salads Main meat dishes, scalloped potatoes and dinner rolls will be provided through donations.
Division of Agriculture – Activities and Updates Director Franci Havemeister – Palmer
Heritage Hogs and Other Stuff Brandy McLean – Owner – Triple McLean Farms – Delta
Marketability of Peonies Carolyn Chapin – Marketing and Sales – Polar Peonies, LLC – Fairbanks
Break
Salcha-‐Delta Soil and Water Conservation District Rex Wrigley – Chair SDSWCD - Annual Report – 2011 Cooperator of the Year
2011 Cooperator of Year – Delta TBA
The 2012 Delta Farm Forum is co-sponsored by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service (UAF CES), Delta District, 895-4215, and the Salcha-Delta Soil and Water Conservation District (SDSWCD,) 895-6279. Both are located in the Jarvis Office Center in Delta Junction.
Vendor booths will be set up in the hallway with a variety of information available.
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