Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism and Organic Conference

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Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism
and Organic Conference
January 6-8, 2016
IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
December 15, 2015 – Hotel Reservations
December 28, 2015 – Conference Pre-Registration
(After Dec. 28, you will need to register on site at the conference)
www.specialtygrowers.org
Pre-Conference Workshops
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Pumpkins and
Ornamental Vegetables
Small
Fruits
10:00
Introduction.
Nathan Johanning, University of Illinois
10:00
Introduction.
Elizabeth Wahle, University of Illinois
10:05
Insect Identification and Management in Cucurbits. Rick Weinzierl, University of Illinois
10:10
Blueberry Production and Marketing in Michigan.
Mark Longstroth, Michigan State University
10:30
Specialty Pumpkin and Gourd Varieties.
Brad Paulson, Rupp Seeds; Derrill Kregel, Rispens Seeds;
Kevin Hosey, Seedway
10:50
Growing Blackberries on a Rotating Trellis
at Eckert’s Orchard, Grafton, IL.
Tom Dutkanych, Eckert’s Orchard
11:20
Plant Disease Identification and Management
in Cucurbits.
Mohammad Babadoost, University of Illinois
11:30
Weed Control in Brambles.
Elizabeth Wahle, University of Illinois
Noon
Lunch
Noon
Lunch
1:00
Weed Management in Cucurbits.
1:40 Production and Marketing at Diffey’s Pumpkins. Jack Diffey, Louisiana, MO
1:00
Aronia, Haskaps, and Saskatoons – the Potential
in Michigan is Not Unlimited.
1:50
High Tunnel Production of Strawberries
Using Vertical Stacking Systems.
Jeff Kindhart, University of Illinois
2:30
The Spotted Wing Drosophila Story in Michigan.
3:00
Break
2:15
Maintaining Soil Fertility for Pumpkin Production.
Mike Roegge, University of Illinois
2:45
Break
3:00
Bringing “Value-Added” to Pumpkins.
Katie Kammler, University of Missouri
3:45
Looking Beyond Pumpkins: Broom Corn, Indian Corn,
Sunflower, and Popcorn Production.
Mark and Mary Lou Matthew, M & M & M Farms,
Blandinsville, IL
3:20
How We Produce Strawberries for Five Months in Ohio.
Brad Bergefurd, The Ohio State University
4:10 Questions for the Day’s Speakers.
Grower Discussion: Looking Back at 2015
and Ahead to 2016.
Greg Sensenig, Country Lane Produce, Shobonier, IL;
Derrill Kregel, Kregel’s Pumpkin Patch, Lowell, IN;
Jack Diffey, Diffey’s Pumpkins, Louisiana, MO;
Mark and Mary Lou Matthew, M & M & M Farms,
Blandinsville, IL
4:40
Adjourn to Trade Show
4:15
5:00
Cider Contest Reminder:
Thursday, January 7
8:00 – 9:45 am Registration
10:00 am Judging
6:30 pm
Awards Presentation at Banquet
For more details or an application, contact
Elizabeth Wahle, University of Illinois Extension,
(618) 344-4230; [email protected] or download
at www.specialtygrowers.org/iscaoc.html
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Pre-Conference Workshops
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Social Media
Boot Camp
Legal Issues
for Small Farmers
10:00
Social Media Savvy: The Next Generation of Marketing.
Leia Kedem, University of Illinois
10:00
Introduction.
Diane Handley, Illinois Specialty Growers Association
10:30
Consumer Insights: Understanding Your Customers
From Every Angle.
Andrew Larson, University of Illinois
10:05
Employment Law: Minimum Wage, Overtime,
Payroll Taxes, and Worker’s Compensation.
Laura Fisher, Farm Commons, New York City, NY
11:15
Facebook Insights: Analytics to Action.
Ann Horack, Charleston-Orwig, Lake Mills, WI
11:00
Lawsuits and Liability Issues:
Understanding the Issues and Managing the Risks.
Noon
Lunch
1:00
The Impacts of Zoning on Agritourism
and On-Farm Marketing.
Laura Fisher, Farm Commons Farm, New York City, NY
1:45
Insurance: Terminology, Trends, and Policies.
2:30
Break
2:45
How to Address Liability Risks and Put Together
a Comprehensive Risk Management Package.
Don Davis and Eric Vanasdale, Country Financial,
Bloomington IL
3:30
Update on Immigration, I-9s, and H2As.
Rich Schell, Schell and Wagner, LLP, Des Plaines, IL
4:30
NoonLunch
1:00
Building Your Brand Identity Through Social Media.
Mariah Dale-Anderson, Triple M Farm: Mariah’s Mums &
More, Clinton, IL
1:30
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Taking Photos
That Maximize Your Social Media Engagement.
Judy Bingman, University of Illinois
2:30
Video Storytelling: How to Create Simple
& High-Impact Videos for Social Media.
Mark Pressberger, Illinois Farm Bureau
3:30
Break
3:45
Bringing It All Together: Your Digital ROI.
Jenny Schweigert, AgChat Foundation, Hopedale, IL
4:30
Question and Answer and Discussion with Speaker Panel.
5:00
Conference Registration:
Conference Trade Show:
Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Note: Not all vendors will be present.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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Conference Agenda
Thursday, January 7, 2016
9:00: Opening Session
Welcome and Introductions. Diane Handley, Illinois Specialty Growers Association, and Rick Weinzierl, University of Illinois
9:20 Keynote Speaker: Tom Turpin, professor of Entomology, Purdue University
“Pollinators, Specialty Crops, and North American Agriculture”
Insects are important pollinators for many plants from backyard gardens to commercial operations. What insects play this role
and how can we promote their success?
10:45-11:45 First Breakout Session - See Tracks Below
11:45-1:30 Lunch in the Trade Show
Agritourism
Staying Safe and Legal in On-Farm Food Service.
10:45
1:30
10:45
2:30
Food Hubs: Working Together to Supply Grocery Stores and Restaurants.
Cynthia Haskins, Illinois Farm Bureau, Bloomington, IL, and Tara Roberts-Turner, Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative, Madison, WI
Fruits
Unintended Consequences: Preventing Herbicide Injury to Fruit Trees and Reducing Fungicides’ Impacts on Bees. David Rosenberger, New York Agricultural Experiment Station 1:30
Grower Panel on 2015 Season. Mosbah Kushad, Moderator
2:00
2016 Summer Horticulture Day.
Valley Orchard, Raoul Bergesen, Cherry Valley, IL
After Scab Control: Summer Disease Management in Apples.
David Rosenberger, New York Agricultural Experiment Station Vegetables
10:45
Plasticulture Production of Tomatoes – Outdoors and in High Tunnels – in Ohio.
1:30
2015 High-Tunnel Variety Trials on Heirloom Tomatoes and Unique Hot Peppers
at the St. Charles Horticulture Research Center.
Shelby Henning, University of Illinois
2:10
2:50
Cover Crops in Vegetable Production.
Katie Kammler, University of Missouri
10:45
1:30
Growing and Marketing Hops in the Eastern Midwest.
2:30
Harvesting, Drying, and Marketing Hops.
James Altwies, Gorst Valley Hops, Mazomanie, WI
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Updates on Management of Tomato and Pepper Diseases.
Herbs
Hops Production.
James Altwies, Gorst Valley Hops, Mazomanie, WI
Conference Agenda
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Organic
10:45
1:30
Marketing and Selling Small Grains.
Andy Hazzard, Hazzard Free Farms, Pecatonica, IL
2:10
Simple Tools for Soil Health.
Ellen Phillips, C-P Enterprises, Lombard, IL
Farmer to Farmer Idea Exchange. Facilitated by the IL Organic Growers Association.
What are the issues most important to your farming operation? This is an opportunity for focused conversations
and inspired learning with your peers on topics critical to your farming operation. Submit topic suggestions for
an idea exchange discussion at [email protected]. Beginning and experienced farmers
of all types welcomed.
2:50
Making Cents with Cover Crops.
Emerging Issues
Irrigation
10:45
Designing Drip Irrigation Systems to Match Pressure, Flow, and Demand.
Financing Small Enterprises
1:30
High Tunnels, Pollinator Habitats, and Soil Health, OH MY! Seeking Financial and Technical Assistance through NRCS.
Jamie Jones, USDA NRCS
2:15
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Loan Programs for Small and Beginning
Farmers, and Risk Management Tools for Crops for Which Traditional Crop Insurance Is Not Available.
USDA Farm Service Agency
2:40
“Invest In Illinois” Programs.
Rebecca Huston, Illinois State Treasurer’s Office
3:15
Q&A with Moderator
4:00-4:45
Association Annual Meetings
Illinois Herb Association Annual Meeting
Illinois Vegetable Growers Association Annual Meeting
Illinois State Horticulture Society Annual Meeting
Illinois Irrigation Annual Meeting
Illinois Organic Growers Association Annual Meeting
5:30 Cash Bar
6:00-7:30 Banquet
How Social Media has Revolutionized How We Drive Traffic to Our Farm. Chris Eckert, Eckerts Orchard, Belleville, IL
We are dependent on destination traffic to our farm each season to be successful. Traditional forms of media such as print, radio
and TV have been the focus of our media plan for decades. Starting in the mid 2000’s, we noticed that spending more dollars
on these forms of media was no longer generating more traffic. Three years ago, we started transitioning our media plan into
digital forms such as Facebook and Twitter. Since then we have transformed our entire media strategy to these new formats. Join me for a discussion of this transition, the success strategies we have uncovered, and the digital media formats that have
proven effective for our farm market.
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Conference Agenda
Friday, January 8, 2016
NOTE: Concurrent sessions on Friday run from 9:00 to 11:30 (or 11:45) a.m. and from 1:30 to 3:30 (or 4:00) p.m.
The ISGA Annual Meeting will be held at 11:45 a.m. Lunch will be served in the trade show area from 11:30 to 1:30.
Agritourism
9:00
Changes to Farmers Market Food Sampling and Cottage Food Laws.
Wes King, Illinois Stewardship Alliance, Springfield, IL
10:30
Adding Animals to Your Agritourism Operation.
James Aikman, Aikman Wildlife Adventure, Arcola, IL
CSA Boot Camp: Starting Up Without Burning Out
1:30
Recruiting and Retaining Customers.
Cheri Doetch, Beaver Creek Gardens, Poplar Grove, IL
2:10
Week after Week: Filling and Distributing Shares.
Tracy Barkley, Sola Gratia Farm, Urbana, IL 2:50
Communication and Newsletters Made Easier.
Mariah Dale-Anderson, Triple M Farm: Mariah’s Mums & More, Clinton, IL
Fruits
9:00
Peach and Apple Insect Management Updates.
Rick Weinzierl, University of Illinois
9:40
Production and Marketing at Christ Orchard.
Kurt, Connie, and Mollie Christ, Elmwood, IL 10:10
Production and Marketing at Edwards Orchard West.
Kristen, Brian, and Kari Edwards, Rockford, IL
10:40
Peach and Apple Disease Management Updates.
1:30 Updates from the Midwest Apple Improvement Association.
David Doud, David Doud’s Countyline Orchard, Wabash, IN
2:00
Our Transition from Post to Trellis Training at Eckert Orchards.
Chris and Jim Eckert, Belleville, IL
2:45
Evaluating Options for Selection of Apple Rootstocks and Training Systems.
Mosbah Kushad, University of Illinois
Vegetables
9:00
Hydroponic Production Systems in Greenhouses and High Tunnels.
9:40
Hydroponic Production of Tomatoes and Herbs at Liberty Farms Hydroponics.
Ray Mumme and Chris Clark, Waterloo, IL
10:20
Mushroom Production in High Tunnels.
DK Lee, University of Illinois
11:00
1:30
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Secrets of a Successful Hydroponic Start-up in Northern Illinois.
Tony Ndoca, Garden Patch Farm, Homer Glen, IL
An Extended Discussion on Vegetable Insect Management (Before the Bug Guy Retires).
Rick Weinzierl, University of Illinois
Conference Agenda
Friday, January 8, 2016
Herbs
9:00
Fire in the Garden. Chuck Voigt, University of Illinois
10:00
1:30 Habanero Madness. Shelby Henning, University of Illinois. 2:30 Capsicum and Other Leading Therapeutic Herbs. Mike King, Mari-Mann Herbs, Decatur, IL
9:00
Seed to Sourdough: Farmers, Millers and Bakers Discuss Local Grain.
Bill Davison, University of Illinois; Dave Bishop, PrairiErth Farm, Atlanta, IL; Marty Travis,
The Spence Farm, Fairbury, IL; and Greg Wade, Publican Quality Bread, Chicago, IL
10:00
Organic Fertilizers and Amendments: Exploring Alternative Uses and Potential Benefits. Sam Wortman, University of Illinois
11:00
Marketing Strategies: Now and What’s Coming. Marty Travis, The Spence Farm, Fairbury, IL and Dave Cleverdon, Kinninnick Farm, Caledonia, IL
What You Didn’t Know about Peppers. Mary Buckles, Mt. Pulaski, IL
Organic
1:30
The Emerging Local Grain Economy in Illinois.
Bill Davison, University of Illinois
2:10
Successes and Failures of Diversified Livestock Production on a Small Farm.
David Bane, Bane Family Meats, Sidney IL
2:50
Selling Your Story Through Social Media.
Katie Bishop, PrairiErth Farm, Atlanta, IL
Emerging Issues
Preventing Wildlife Damage to Specialty Crops
9:00
Regulations and Permits for Nuisance Animal Removal.
Tim Kelley, Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 9:40
Integrated Management of Small Mammals.
David Shiley, University of Illinois.
10:20
Reducing Losses to Deer.
Jeff Kindhart, University of Illinois.
11:00
Bird Control in Specialty Crops.
Scott Beckerman, USDA APHIS
Post-Harvest Handling for 2016 and Beyond: Sound Practices and FSMA Regulations
1:30
Harvest and Postharvest Practices that Enhance Produce Quality.
2:30
GAPS Training: Still the Starting Point for Small Growers.
Bronwyn Aly, University of Illinois
3:15
How the New Rules of the Food Safety Modernization Act will Affect Small Scale Producers.
Laurie George, University of Illinois
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Illinois Specialty
Growers Association
Address Service Requested
1701 Towanda Avenue
Bloomington, IL 61701
NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S.POSTAGE PAID
Bloomington, IL
61702-2901
PERMIT NO. 2
Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism
and Organic Conference
January 6-8, 2016
Crowne Plaza Hotel & Convention Center • 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield IL
Getting There and Staying There
DIRECTIONS FROM I-55
Exit 94, Stevenson Drive. Go west one block
to Dirksen Parkway. Turn right (north) 1.5 blocks.
Hotel is on the right (3000 S. Dirksen Parkway).
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Lodging is available at the Crowne Plaza for
$94 per night (single or double) plus 12% tax.
Lodging room Internet fee charges have been
waived for this conference. Lodging Reservations
must be made by Dec. 15 to be guaranteed the
$94 room rate.
VISIT US ON LINE:
www.cpspringfield.com
Register on line. Select your dates and click on
“book now.” In the left column, fill in “SP5” as
your group code, and click on “modify search.”
QUESTIONS?
Contact Diane Handley
Phone: (309) 557-2107 • Fax: (309) 557-3729
Email: [email protected]
BY PHONE: Call (217) 529-7777
Ask for in-house reservations, identify your
organization as “Illinois Specialty Crops,
Agritourism and Organic Conference.”
ISGA651_W5
Registration Form
- Must be received by December 28, 2015 for pre-registration After Dec. 28, on-site registration will be available. Lunch is not guaranteed with on-site registration.
Please print clearly or type the following registration information for each participant. Please circle any pre-conference workshops each participant will be attending.
Name(s)_______________________________________________ 1, 2, 3, 4 _____________________________________________________ 1, 2, 3, 4
_____________________________________________________ 1, 2, 3, 4 _____________________________________________________ 1, 2, 3, 4
Farm Name or Organization____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________ City___________________________ State___________ Zip_____________________
Phone______________________________________Email (required for registration confirmation)___________________________________________________
Description of Operation: _______ Vegetable _______ Fruit _______ Herb _______ Irrigated Grower _______ Organic
_______ Agritourism _______ Master Gardener _______ Roadside _______ U Pick _______ Wholesale _______ Farmers Market
_______ Industry Support __________________________________________________ Other
FREE Magazine Subscriptions to all Registrants!
PLEASE CHECK any of the following you’d like to receive a complimentary one-year subscription to:
___ Growing Magazine
___ American Fruit Grower
___ The Vegetable Grower News
___ American Vegetable Grower
___ Country Folks Grower
___ The Fruit Grower News
___ No thanks – none at this time.
Pre-Conference Workshops (Wednesday, January 6, 2016)
(Select one workshop per attendee.)
#1 - Pumpkin and Ornamental Vegetables
# Attending _______@ $35/member*; $45/non-member (includes lunch); on-site registration $15 more per person..........................................................$ ______________
#2 - Small Fruits
#3 - Social Media Boot Camp
#4 - Legal Issues for Small Farmers
* member = member of Illinois Specialty Growers Association (ISGA)
Wednesday Lunch Options: (If not indicated, “meat ticket” will be provided.)
Vegetarian Option: # of Vegetarian tickets_______ Name/s______________________________________________________________
Meat Option: # of Meat tickets_______ Name/s_______________________________________________________________
Trade Show Only Pass (Thursday – Friday, January 7-8, 2016)
(For those individuals attending only the trade show activities; No lunch provided)
Please note: Trade Show also open 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 6 with limited vendors.
# Attending _______@ $15/person =................................................................................................................................................................ $____________
Please Note: Both pages of registration form MUST be returned in order to be correctly processed.
Specialty Crops, Agritourism and Organic Conference (Thursday & Friday, January 7-8, 2016)
Registration Fee (Includes trade show, lunch (select below), and educational sessions; on-site registration $15 more per person)
First Person Attending..........$65/member*; $75/non-member =........................................................................................................................... $ ____________
Additional Person(s) #_______ at $45/member*; at $50/non-member = ............................................................................................................ $ ____________
* member = member of Illinois Specialty Growers Association (ISGA)
YOU MUST specify your choices in advance in order to receive a lunch ticket upon check in.
Thursday Lunch Options: (both options also include drink and cookie)
Veggie Option: # of Veggie tickets ____________
Meat Option: # of Meat tickets _______________
No Meals ______________
Name/s______________________________________________________________________________
Name/s______________________________________________________________________________
Name/s________________________________________________________________________________________
Friday Lunch Options: (both options also include drink and cookie)
Veggie Option: # of Veggie tickets ____________
Meat Option: # of Meat tickets _______________
No Meals ______________
Name/s______________________________________________________________________________
Name/s______________________________________________________________________________
Name/s________________________________________________________________________________________
Thursday Evening Banquet Tickets
#_______ @ $25 ($30 on-site)........................................................Vegetarian Option (circle if preferred) #________.................................. $____________
2016 ISGA DUES (see below)....................................................................................................................................................................... $ ____________
Designate as my specialty association: (check one)**
_______ Illinois Herb Association ($50)
_______ Illinois Vegetable Growers Association ($50)
_______ Illinois Irrigation Association ($45)
_______ Illinois State Horticulture Society ($70)
**If you choose to join more than one association, the basic ISGA membership fee is $40 plus $5 for IIA, $10 each for IVGA and IHA, and $30 for ISHS.
Chris Doll Scholarship Fund (optional donation)
A scholarship fund has been set up by the ISGA at the University of Illinois to support eligible junior or senior horticulture
majors with an interest in fruits or vegetables. This scholarship will be awarded for the 2016 fall semester or once
a minimum of $1000 is raised. All donations to the Chris Doll Scholarship Fund given through the ISGA will be
forwarded to the U of I Foundation. These gifts will be considered a charitable, tax-deductible donation to the UIF.
Contributions received by December 31, 2015 may be claimed on your 2015 tax return contributions.
Donation: $ ___________
Total Due: $ ___________
Important Notes: Lunch is included in your registration fee for the Thursday—Friday Conference as well as the Wednesday Workshop.
Lunch is NOT guaranteed with on-site registration.
Cancellation Policy: Prior to December 28, 100% refund; December 29-31, 75% refund; After Jan 1, your money will NOT be refunded.
Eligible refunds will be made after the conference.
Please return completed form with payment no later than December 28, 2015 to:
Treasury Operations • Illinois Specialty Growers Assoc. • P.O. Box 6228 • Bloomington IL 61701 • Fax: 309.557.2008 • Phone: 309.557.2481
Pay By Check - Make payable to ISCC
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Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism and Organic Conference

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