PITAHAYA or DRAGON FRUIT FESTIVAL and

University of
California
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
"PITAHAYA or DRAGON FRUIT FESTIVAL and FIELD DAY" REGISTRATION
Registration Fee: $ 40.00 if postmarked or submitted online by Monday – August 22 or $50.00 thereafter. The registration fee includes refreshments, lunch, pitahaya fruit tasting, handout materials, and three pitahaya or dragon fruit cuttings. REGISTER EARLY!! Space is limited and this event has sold out in the past. Register online at http://ucanr.org/pitahaya2011 or detach and mail the registration form along with your check payable to UC Regents to: UCCE San Diego – North Attn: Pitahaya Field Day 151 E. Carmel St. San Marcos, CA 92078 Please contact Barbara Henderson at 760.752.4724 for more information about the program or to request any special accommodations you may need. ACCESSIBILITY
Saturday – August 27, 2011
South Coast Research & Extension Center is a handicapped-­‐accessible facility. However, this activity involves walking on uneven terrain and exposure to the sun. Free parking is available for festival/Field Day participants. UC South Coast Research and
Extension Center
7601 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, CA 92618
http://ucanr.org/pitahaya2011
PRESENTED BY:
UCCE San Diego County & San Diego County Farm and Home Advisor’s Office UC Small Farm Program UC South Coast Research & Extension Center PITAHAYA or DRAGON FRUIT FESTIVAL and FIELD DAY Date:
Saturday – August 27, 2011
Location:
UC South Coast Research and Extension Center
7601 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, CA 92618
Program:
7:00
Registration – Coffee & Pastries
7:30
First Tram Departure to Field Trial (Second Departure at 8:00 am)
8:00
Tour of Pitahaya Research Field Plots (concurrent presentations):
1)
2)
3)
4)
Review of Varieties under Evaluation/Observation
Irrigation Basics, System Design Consideration, Scheduling, Water quality
Pruning and Trellis system demonstration
Integrated Pest Management (Gophers, Snails, Birds, & Weeds)
10:30 Pitahaya Research, Industry Economics and Market Update
Ramiro Lobo - Farm Advisor, UCCE San Diego County
11:15 Post Harvest Management of Pitahaya
Marita Cantwell, PHD. – Extension Post Harvest Specialist, UC Davis
REGISTRATION FORM
Name (one person per form please)
Organization/Business
Address
City/State/ZIP
Phone
FAX
E-Mail
Vegetarian meal required?
_____YES _____NO
Currently growing pitahayas?
_____YES _____NO
Commercial pitahaya grower?
_____YES _____NO
Number of plants or acres? __________________________
12:00 LUNCH & Pitahaya Tasting (Included with Registration)
Top Three Varieties grown? _________________________
1:30
Pitahaya IPM (Gophers, Birds, Snails and Weeds)
________________________________________________
Cheryl Wilen, PhD. – Area IPM Advisor, UC IPM/UCCE San Diego County
Top Three Issues/Challenges faced? __________________
2:00
Disease Management Basics
Gary Bender, PhD. – Farm Advisor, UCCE San Diego County
2:30
Water Quality Education
Valerie Mellano, PhD. – Farm Advisor & Director, UCCE San Diego Co.
3:00
Grower Panel & Roundtable Discussion
Local Growers and Nursery Representatives (TBA).
4:00
Adjourn
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Please complete and mail with check for $40.00 payable to
UC Regents to the address below:
UCCE San Diego - North
Attn: Pitahaya Field Day
151 E. Carmel Street
San Marcos, CA 92078
You may also register online and pay with credit card by
completing the form at http://ucanr.org/pitahaya2011. Please
contact Barbara Henderson at 760.752.4724 for issues related
to online registration.