Tuesday, January 14, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
Exhibit Hall 

 

Moderator: Emmalea Ernest, Extension Fruit & Vegetable Specialist, University of Delaware

9:00 – 9:05
Welcome
Shane Marvel, FVGAD President

9:05 – 9:20
Update on Produce Food Safety Regulations
Justin Grimminger, Produce Safety Program, Delaware Department of Agriculture

9:20 – 9:50
Produce Safety Update
Dr. Kali Kniel, Professor of Microbial Food Safety, University of Delaware

9:50 – 10:20
Considerations for Mitigating Toxic Metal Contamination in Vegetable Crops
Dr. Angelia Seyfferth, Professor of Biogeochemistry and Plant-Soil Interactions, University of Delaware

10:20 – 10:50
Using Laser and Electric Weeders in Vegetable Crops
Dr. Thierry Besancon, Associate Extension Specialist in Weed Science, Rutgers University

10:50 – 11:10
Adapting our Ag Practices to Climate Risks – A.I. Climate Smart Solutions
Dr. Gulnihal Ozbay, Professor and Extension Specialist in Natural Resources and
Dr. Rose Ogutu, Horticulture Specialist, Delaware State University

11:10 – 11:40
One Straw Farm a Certified Organic Vegetable Farm in Maryland
Joan Norman, owner of One Straw Farm

11:40     Lunch and visit exhibitors

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Credits for this Session:

DE Pesticide Certification Credits: 1.00
MD Pesticide Certification Credits: 2.00
DE Nutrient Management Credits: 1.25
MD Nutrient Management Credits: 1.00
Certified Crop Advisor Credits: NM: 0.50, PM: 0.50, SSp: 0.50