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Updated November 9, 2004
Apple Grower Meeting
November 18, 2004
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The New Mexico Apple Council in cooperation with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture has scheduled a growers meeting for Thursday, November 18, 2004 beginning at 9:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. at the Fair Building in Santa Fe.
The address is: Santa Fe County Cooperative Extension Service, 3229 W Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Some of the topics
expected to be discussed are:
Introduction and update to the Apple Maggot (AM) in NM
NMDA Regulations as they pertain to the AM
Education: Monitoring for AM in Apple Orchards
Where to locate, how to install and how often to monitor for AM
AM treatment methods and timing
Reporting Requirements and Procedures for AM
Organic & non-organic methods of AM control
What products are labeled for use in NM for AM
Disposing of AM infected apples properly to limit spread
NM Farmer Markets & the Quarantine for AM
Marketing NM apples
Report on 2004 Apple crop and various markets
Farm to School Program DOD (Craig Maple)
NM School Lunch Program
Alcalde Grading Shed and the NMDA Cold Storage Grant Program
Codling Moth - update on availability of puffers, and isomate C+
Reports - 2004 success and failure stories
Lunch is on your own. Most of us will go to a Chinese buffet at Via Linda Mall during the lunch hour. You are welcome to join us.
If you have any questions please contact me (Ed Costanza, President) at 505-286-4843.
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