EVENT SCHEDULE
Thursday, August 14 — Morning Farm TourLocation: McKenzie Farms
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| Time | Topic / Activity |
|---|---|
| 11:30–12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 12:30–1:15 PM Concurrent Sessions |
1. Discussion about Bobz Tree Farm Operation - Mike Abbott, Bobz Tree Farm 2. Mulching Demonstration to Increase Seedling Survival - Tom Norby, Trout Creek Farm |
| 1:15–2:00 PM Concurrent Sessions |
1. Discussion about Bobz Tree Farm Operation - Mike Abbott, Bobz Tree Farm 2. Mulching Demonstration to Increase Seedling Survival - Tom Norby, Trout Creek Farm |
| 2:00-2:50 PM Concurrent Sessions |
1. Sprayer Calibration - How To Do It and Why It's Important - Arron Hierich, Wilbur Ellis 2. Culturing Trees for Customers Who Like Them Less Dense - Mike Abbott, Bobz Tree Farm |
| 2:50-3:40 PM Concurrent Sessions |
1. Sprayer Calibration - How To Do It and Why It's Important - Arron Hierich, Wilbur Ellis 2. Culturing Trees for Customers Who Like Them Less Dense - Mike Abbott, Bobz Tree Farm |
Friday, August 15 — Christmas Tree & Farm Showcase
Location: L&H Tree Farm
24920 S Metzler Park Rd
Estacada, OR
Directions
| Time | Topic / Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:30-8:00 AM | Tree & Wreath Contest Registration |
| 7:00-8:00 AM | Registration Desk Open, Coffee & Breakfast Pastries |
| 8:00-8:30 AM | Real Christmas Tree Board Activity Update - Marsha Gray, RCTB |
| 8:30-9:20 AM Concurrent Sessions |
1. Drone Application of Beneficial Mites and Insects to Control Spider Mites and Other Problem Pests - Steven Arthurs & Saul Alba, BioBee USA, Josh Murphy, ViewPOint Aerial Agriculture 2. Phytophtora Root Rot Fungicides Used in Other Ornamentals and Needle Midge Research Results - Dalila Rendon, OSU IR-4 Program |
| 9:20-10:10 AM Concurrent Sessions |
1. Drone Application of Beneficial Mites and Insects to Control Spider Mites and Other Problem Pests - Steven Arthurs & Saul Alba, BioBee USA, Josh Murphy, ViewPOint Aerial Agriculture 2. Phytophtora Root Rot Fungicides Used in Other Ornamentals and Needle Midge Research Results - Dalila Rendon, OSU IR-4 Program |
| 10:10-10:30 AM | BREAK |
| 10:30-11:30 AM Concurrent Sessions |
1. Culturing with Tillman and Stroda: The Fundamentals as well as How to Culture Trees that Just Don't Want to Cooperate! - John Tillman, Kirk Stroda 2. Nutrient Sampling - How to Take A Sample and What to Look For - Vanessa Hinderlie, Valley Ag |
| 11:30-12:30 PM Concurrent Sessions |
1. Culturing with Tillman and Stroda: The Fundamentals as well as How to Culture Trees that Just Don't Want to Cooperate! - John Tillman, Kirk Stroda 2. Nutrient Sampling - How to Take A Sample and What to Look For - Vanessa Hinderlie, Valley Ag |
| 12:30-1:30 PM | LUNCH |
| 1:00-4:00 PM | Trade Show & Exhibits Open |
| 3:00 PM | Voting Ends |
| 4:00 PM | Exhibit Area Closes |
| 5:00-7:00 PM | President's Reception & Awards Banquet |
| 7:00-9:30 PM | Live Music and Entertainment |
Saturday, August 16 — Christmas Tree & Farm Showcase
Location: L&H Tree Farm
24920 S Metzler Park Rd
Estacada, OR
Directions
| Time | Topic / Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00–8:30 AM | Registration Open & Coffee & Pastries |
| 8:30-9:00 AM | Oregon Legislative Update from Our Lobbyist - Nicole Mann, Dalton Advocacy |
| 9:00-9:40 AM | Major Grower Real Christmas Tree Marketing Effort - Jenn McNaught & Jeff Demcak, Digital Convo |
| 9:40-10:30 AM | EPA's Chlorothalonil (Bravo) Interim Decision & Christmas Trees: Label Changes to Expect - Matthew Bucy, ODA |
| 10:40-11:00 AM | BREAK |
| 11:00-11:45 AM | A Retailer's Perspective on Successfully Selling Quality Christmas Trees - Shawn Calloway, Brookshire Farms |
| 11:45 AM | Trade Show & Exhibits Open |
| 12:00 PM | LUNCH |
| 1:30 PM | Prizes, 50/50 Raffle & Grand Prize Drawings |
| 2:00 PM | Exhibit Area Closes |
*Schedule may change
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