Jan 11, 2016

Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days set for Feb. 3-4

The Michigan Grape Society and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with Lake Michigan College, will host the annual Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days conference Feb. 3-4 at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. both days and all educational sessions begin at 9 a.m.

The general session on Feb. 3 will include updates on:

• Food Safety Modernization Act
• Labor issues, update on the
• Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program
• Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program and Tree Assistance Program

There will be educational sessions on tree fruit during both days; vegetable production and wine grapes on Feb. 3 and blueberries and all grapes on Feb. 4. The event also features a trade show and raffle. Restricted use pesticide recertification credits have been requested for all educational sessions.

Registration is $60 at the door and includes lunch for both days. Early registration is $45 and must be postmarked by Jan. 25. Mail registration to: Michigan Grape Society, P.O. Box 151, Baroda, MI 49101, Attention: Allen Zelmer.

Preregistration forms and programs can be obtained from the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center and from the Berrien County MSU Extension office.

For registration information only, call Allen Zelmer at 269-870-5265.