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Join growers, researchers, and industry leaders for a full day dedicated to the latest in berry production, pest management, plant pathology, horticultural science, and research updates shaping the future of Western Washington berries! Let\u2019s grow smarter together. Don\u2019t miss this essential event for berry producers and ag professionals in the region.<\/span><\/div>\n

Friday’s Workshop Agenda<\/h2>\n

9:00 am Opening Remarks<\/h3>\n

Don McMoran, WSU Skagit County Extension<\/p>\n

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9:15 am WSU NWREC Update<\/h3>\n

Tatum Weed, Director WSU NWREC<\/p>\n

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9:35 am Updates from the Commissions<\/h3>\n

Alan Schreiber, Washington Blueberry Commission
\nGavin Willis, Washington Red Raspberry Commission<\/p>\n

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10:00 am Break<\/h3>\n
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10:30 am Ongoing Blueberry Projects<\/h3>\n

Dr. Chakradhar Mattupalli, WSU NWREC
\nMary Steele, PhD candidate, WSU NWREC<\/p>\n

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11:00 am Current Research Updates in Small Fruit Horticulture<\/h3>\n

Dr. Lisa DeVetter, WSU NWREC<\/p>\n

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11:45 am Skagit County Pest Board<\/h3>\n

Katie Hayes, WSU Skagit County Extension<\/p>\n

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Lunch<\/h3>\n
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1:00 pm WSU Skagit County Extension Grant Programing<\/h3>\n

Don McMoran, WSU Skagit County Extension<\/p>\n

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1:15 pm New and ongoing pest management research for berries at WSU NWREC<\/h3>\n

Dr. Louis Nottingham, WSU NWREC<\/p>\n

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1:40 pm Washington Blueberry Virus Update<\/h3>\n

Dr. Tom Walters<\/p>\n

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2:00 pm Break<\/h3>\n
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2:20 pm Research Projects<\/h3>\n

Alan Schreiber, Washington Blueberry Commission<\/p>\n

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3:00 pm Evaluation<\/h3>\n
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3:15pm Adjourn<\/h3>\n
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\"WSU<\/h3>\n
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Gold Sponsors<\/h3>\n

\"Ag<\/p>\n

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\"Pape<\/p>\n

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\"Wilbur-Ellis\"<\/p>\n

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\"Port<\/p>\n

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\"Skagit<\/p>\n

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Silver Sponsors<\/h3>\n

\"PRO<\/p>\n

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\"Ag<\/p>\n

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This course has applied for 4 Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) pesticide credits<\/h4>\n
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Washington State University Extension helps people develop leadership skills and use research-based knowledge to improve economic status and quality of life. Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Skagit County. Extension programs and policies are available to all without discrimination. To request disability accommodation contact the ADA Coordinator, Human Relations and Diversity, 509-335-8888 at least ten days in advance.<\/p>\n

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