Schedule for the Short Course
July 10-11,1998
Friday July 10, 1998
8:00-9:00 A.M. Registration, Coffee and Pastries
9:00-9:30 Welcome and Overview of the Short Course:
Dr. William James Lamont Jr.
9:30-10:30 What are the Components of a Plasticulture
Vegetable System: Dr. William James Lamont Jr.
10:30-11:00 Break and visit with exhibitors from industry
11:00-12:00 Design Considerations for Vegetable Crop Drip
Irrigation Systems- Dr. Gary A. Clark
12:00-1:00 P.M. Lunch
1:00-2:00 Water Management in Drip-irrigated Vegetable
Production: Dr. Tim K. Hartz
2:00-3:00 Fertigation of Vegetable Crops:
Dr. George J. Hochmuth
3:00-3:30 Break and visit with exhibtors from industry
3:30-4:30 Injecting Chemicals into Drip Irrigation Systems
Dr. Gary A. Clark
4:30-5:00 Questions and Wrap-up
Saturday July 11, 1998
8:00-8:30 A.M. Coffee and Pastries
8:30-9:30 Stand Establishment in Plasticulture Systems:
Dr. William James Lamont Jr.
9:30-10:30 Weed Management in Plasticulture:
Dr. Richard Bonanno
10:30-11:00 Break and visit with exhibitors from industry
11:00-1200 Windbreaks: An Important Component in a
Plasticulture System: Dr. Laurie Hodges
12:00-1:00 P.M. Lunch
1:00-2:00 Using Plastics to Control Soilborne Pests:
Dr. Dan Chellemi
2:00-3:00 Row Covers and High Tunnels-Growth Enhancing
Technology: Dr. Otho S. Wells
3:00-3:30 Break and visit with exibitors from industry
3:30-4:30 Handling and Cooling Techniques for Maintaining
Postharvest Quality: Dr. Steven Sargent
4:30-5:00 Questions and Wrap-up
Anyone that is interested in attending the course can contact Teresa at: phone: 703-836-4606 ext 308 or FAX 703-836-2024 or e-mail talfaro@ashs.org.
Join Us at ASHS-98!
The American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) invites you to
participate in the horticultural event of the year. Join more than 1200
horticultural professionals from 12 to 15 July 1998 in Charlotte, N.C., at
the ASHS 95th Annual International Conference.
The American Society for Horticultural Science promotes and encourages scientific research and education in horticulture within the United States and throughout the world. To fulfill this mission, ASHS plans an annual professional conference that brings together more than 1200 horticulturists from around the United States and worldwide. This Conference is a once-a-year opportunity for horticulturists to explore the latest in research and horticultural trends.
Charlotte, N.C.
The Perfect Host for ASHS-98
For ASHS-98, we head to the Queen City--Charlotte, N.C. While ASHS provides
one of the best technical programs ever, Charlotte promises to roll out the
red carpet and treat attendees like royalty.
Come to Learn...
* Technical sessions--Check out research results that can help further your
own research at more than 150 technical sessions.
Workshop titles include: Technology Applications in Extension Horticulture,
Herbs/Medicinals, Conservation Tillage for Vegetables, Trade Secrets in
Horticulture, horticultural Applications of Precision Agriculture.
* Cutting-edge colloquia--Interact with scientists involved with the latest horticultural trends, such as horticulture in cancer research, virtual horticulture, and links between molecular and horticultural processes.
* The Tex Frazier Lecture--Hear Michael Wargovich of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Center speak about the benefits of the dietary consumption of horticultural crops.
* Pre- and Post-Conference Horticultural Tours--Explore horticulture with visits to the Mt. Olive processing plant, a tomato breeding/vegetable culture research center, and herb producers, and other relevant sites.
Come to Mingle...
Welcome Reception and 2nd Endowment Fund Silent Auction
Welcome to Charlotte Dinner
Networking/Alumni Night
International Division Dessert Reception
Exhibitors:
ASHS-98 is a once-a-year opportunity for horticulturists to explore the
latest products and services available. Don't miss more than 50 companies and
organizations displaying and demonstrating state-of the-art products and
services related to the horticultural discipline at the ASHS-98 Exposition in
the Charlotte Convention Center.
Carolina Biological Supply Co.
Conviron
CID
Data Loggers
Dynamax
Enconair
Environmental Growth Chambers
Forestry Suppliers
Hearts and Flowers Butterfly
Horticopia
Johnson & Co.
Li-Cor
Opti-Sciences
PP Systems
Percival Scientific
PhytoTechnology Lab
Prentice Hall
Qubit Systems
Spectrum Technologies
T-Systems Intl.
Timber Press
USDA, APHIS, PPQ
USDA, ARS
Vellco Glass Inc.
Come to Have Fun...
Gold Mine
Amusement Parks
Museums
Historic Houses
Beaches and Mountains
Tell Me More!
Don't miss the best horticultural conference around. For more information
contact us by phone at 703.836.4606 or at fax 703.836.2024. You can also
check us out on the World Wide Web at www.ashs.org
Conference Value
Everyone has become more frugal, and ASHS understands your financial
concerns. We are proud to offer a professional horticultural conference at
bargain rates ($370 for nonmembers and $260 for ASHS Members*).
For more about the many benefits of ASHS Membership, contact Lisa Preston, Membership and Marketing Director, by phone 703.836.4606 ext. 309, fax 703.836.2024, or e-mail member@ashs.org, or web site www.ashs.org
'98 SUMMER AGRICULTURAL STUDY TOUR TO NEBRASKA AND KANSAS is confirmed (pending adequate participants) for August 20-28, 1998.
This nine day tour will include all aspects of agriculture and agribusiness opportunities. A diverse itinerary ranging from food processing to inspection of livestock operations to field crops, offers everyone a chance to view and learn from those on-site visits.
If you need additional information, please contact Roy Copelan at 803-734-2200.
Greenhouse Vegetable Growers Meeting, 27-29 Oct 1998, Wake Agricultural Center, for more information contact Mary Peet at mary_peet@ncsu.edu or 919-515-5362, fax 919-515-2505.
Sustainable Agriculture Conference, Madren Ctr, Clemson University, for more information contact Laura Lauffer at Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, 919/542-2402, fax 919/542-7401 or email: cfsa@sunsite.unc.edu
Web page last updated on July 1, 1998 by Stephen J. Toth, Jr..