FFA CITRUS STUDY SESSION with the UF/IFAS Citrus Specialists FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017
FFA members, advisors, and parents are invited to attend a study session to prepare for the state Citrus CDE. UF/IFAS Citrus specialists from Central and South Florida will be discussing how to identify the citrus specimens for the contest. Each participant will receive a copy of the presentations and lunch.
Schedule 8:30 a.m. Registration 9:00 a.m. Welcome 9:10 a.m. Identification of Citrus Rootstocks 9:55 a.m. Identification of Citrus Diseases 10:40 a.m. Break 10:55 a.m. Identification of Citrus Pests 11:40 a.m. Identification of Weeds 12:25 p.m. Identification of Citrus Disorders 12:45 p.m. Lunch (Pizza, Cookies, and Lemonade)
REGISTRATION ffacitrusstudysession2017.eventbrite.com Registration by October 5th- $10.00 Registration after October 5th - $15.00
Location UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center 700 Experiment Station Road, Lake Alfred, FL 33850 For directions, visit http://www.crec.ifas.ufl.edu/ about/map/map.shtml For the past 100 years, the University of Florida (UF) Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) has been honored to assist the citrus industry in meeting its developmental needs through its Research, Extension, and Teaching programs. CREC is the oldest and largest off-campus experiment station in UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and is unique among research centers in that it focuses entirely on one commodity, citrus. CREC discovers and delivers innovative solutions that empower citrus and other agricultural interests to conduct responsible and profitable business. CREC fosters scientific excellence and efficient use of resources.
For more information, please contact Jamie Burrow, 863-956-8648,
[email protected]