12:00 Lunch 12:15 Welcome and Introductions 12:25 Introduction to Biologics and Tech Overview of Mode of Action, Overview of Serende Soil, & Performance of Biologics in Leafy Vegetables – Dominique Depaz, Technical Sales Coordinator, ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Division of Plant Industry

The Florida Lettuce Advisory Committee announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: March 28, 2013, 12:00 p.m.
PLACE: Everglades Research and Education Center.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED:

12:00 Lunch.
12:15 Welcome and Introductions
12:25 Introduction to Biologics and Tech Overview of Mode of Action, Overview of Serende Soil, & Performance of Biologics in Leafy Vegetables – Dominique Depaz, Technical Sales Coordinator, Bayer CropScience.
Questions and Answers – General Discussion.
1:00 Overview of Helena Chemical’s Fertilizer Product Offerings for Leafy Greens – Chris Albright, Fort Pierce Fertilizer Plant Manager, Helena Chemical Company & Tommy Davidson, Fertilizer Sales Representative, Helena Chemical Company.
Questions and Answers – General Discussion.
1:30 Locating Resistant Genes with Molecular Markers in Lettuce- Ramkrishna Kandel, EREC Ph.D. student.
1:45 Old Business.
1:55 New Business.
a. Division of Plant Industry Representatives
b. EREC staff project updates
2:20 Questions and Answers – General Discussion.
2:30 Adjourn.
*Lunch is sponsored by Bayer CropScience
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Stephen Basore, TKM-Bengard Farms, LLC, [phone], 2305 Cypress Lane, Belle Glade, FL 33430.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Stephen Basore, TKM-Bengard Farms, LLC, [phone], 2305 Cypress Lane, Belle Glade, FL 33430. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, [phone] (TDD) or [phone] (Voice).