Name
Managing Fruit Production in a Changing Climate
Date & Time
Thursday, December 9, 2021, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Description

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM          Outlook for Climate Change and Impact on Agriculture

  • Jeff Andresen - Michigan State University

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM        Short and Long Term Strategies for Climate Resilient Fruit Production (Pests, Diseases, and Physiology)

  • Todd Einhorn - Michigan State University
  • Rufus Isaacs - Michigan State University
  • Tim Miles - Michigan State University
  • Paolo Sabbatini - Michigan State University
  • George Sundin - Michigan State University
  • Julianna Wilson - Michigan State University

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM     Marketing Challenges and Opportunities Around Environmental Stewardship

  • Drew Afton - Nestle
  • Dan Busby - Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
  • Juliette King - King Orchards
  • Jamie Kober - Riveridge Produce Marketing, Inc.
  • Lee Lutes - Black Star Farms
  • Dave Smeltzer - Smeltzer Orchards
  • Dave Trinka - MBG Marketing
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Speakers
Jeff Andresen - Michigan State University
Todd Einhorn - Michigan State University Department of Horticulture
Rufus Isaacs - Michigan State University
Timothy Miles - Michigan State University (Department of Plant, Soil and Microbiology)
George Sundin - Michigan State University
Julianna Wilson - Michigan State University
Drew Afton - Nestle/Gerber
Dan Busby - MDARD - MAEAP
Juliette McAvoy - King Orchards
Jamie Kober - Riveridge Produce Marketing, Inc.
Lee lutes - Winery at Black Star Farms
Paolo Sabbatini - Michigan State University (Department of Horticulture)
David Smeltzer - West Wind Orchards
Dave Trinka - MBG Marketing