[nafex] NAFEX/NNGA annual meeting 2017

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*2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS *
The North American Fruit Explorers and the Northern Nut Growers
Association announce their joint conference (annual meeting) which will
be held at the University of Georgia, Tifton Conference Center, from
Sunday, August 13 through Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Participants will
be able to attend both nut and fruit sessions for the registration fee.
Members receive a discount, while the registration fee will entitle
non-members to one year's free on-line membership in either the NNGA or
NAFEX. A listing of the presenters, registration information,
discounted hotel accommodations, and travel information will be posted
on our web sites, www.nafex.org and www.nutgrowing.org by mid-February.
Here is the proposed agenda:
Board meetings will be held on Sunday morning. Registration will take
place on Sunday afternoon, followed by a Welcome Buffet Dinner. At 7:00
PM we will have a Show and Tell Session, where members can talk about
their nut and fruit growing experiences.
Monday and Tuesday are devoted to scientific and technical presentations
on growing nuts and fruits. There will be presentations on other
agricultural crops and on marketing strategies. A wide variety of
speakers will be invited including researchers, commercial growers, and
backyard enthusiasts. There will be concurrent presentations, along
with Open Space and breakout sessions. You may attend sessions on the
subjects of your choice.
Monday evening will feature our annual auction. This is a great way to
have fun while raising money for the research efforts of both
organizations. It is also an opportunity to advertise your product to a
captive audience. Hand made donations, seedlings, nuts and fruits,
baked goods, and unique products for this event are needed.
Tuesday evening's theme is "Georgia on My Mind", with traditional
Southern food and entertainment. We will conclude the business meeting,
which opened on Monday morning, select the "Big Nut" for the year, and
enjoy an evening of socialization.
Wednesday will be devoted to a tour of the University of Georgia's
experimental plantings; the Future Farmstead, which is an energy
independent experimental farm and farmstead; the USDA station in Byron
Georgia; and the Fort Valley Agricultural College. At the end of the
tour, we will have dinner at the scenic Horse Creek Winery in Sparks,
Georgia.
Separate activities are planned for CAP (Companions Alternate Program)
for the spouses and those accompanying members. Among these is the trip
to the Georgia Museum of Agriculture in Tifton. The goal is to have
something for everyone.
CALL FOR PAPERS We have 30 to 40 minute time slots for the formal
presentations on Monday and Tuesday. Show and Tell talks can be
anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes. We welcome your contribution as a
speaker. PowerPoint (AV) projectors will be available. If you would
like to offer a presentation or a less formal talk, please contact our
Conference Program Director, Prof. Michele Warmund at
warmundm@missouri.edu. For other questions or information, contact Jerry
Henkin, Chair of the 2017 NAFEX/NNGA Conference, at sproutnut@aol.com,
(914) 282 – 1371.
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