The Midwest Chestnut Producers Council annual meeting on March 18-19 at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, 3700 E Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, is held in collaboration with Michigan State University Extension. This event is open to the public and offers a great opportunity for both novice and veteran chestnut growers to learn from each other and MSU faculty. This meeting serves as the premier networking and educational event for the Michigan chestnut industry and includes 1.5 days of grower-curated programming. The educational sessions include grower presentations, pest management topics, orchard management presentations and open forums for discussion on topics of interest. View the draft meeting agenda for more details.
Preregistration is required and payment will be collected at the door. Registration closes on March 10, so sign up today by visiting http://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aghHlaJaRbHIIlw. Registration is $175 for Midwest Chestnut Producers Council members and $250 for nonmembers. Registration includes meals, materials and the evening mixer. Each attendee must register separately. Lodging is not included.
To become an MCPC member, download and complete the Midwest chestnut producers council membership registration form at http://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aghHlaJaRbHIIlw. The cost to join is $50. Membership forms and payment (cash, check, credit card) will also be accepted at the door. Members not attending are encouraged to mail in their dues.
The MCPC board will hold a business meeting as part of the annual meeting and asks that attendees consider serving on the board. The continued success of the MCPC depends on new and existing members communicating and getting involved. For more information, please contact current MCPC president Corey Allen at cra627@gmail.com or 231-881-8889.
Board member Abby Johnson is chairing the silent auction fundraiser and is soliciting donations. Proceeds from the silent auction benefit ongoing research and outreach. If you have an item to donate, please contact Abby at abbylynnjohnson85@gmail.com.
Lodging arrangements must be made individually by contacting the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station at conference@kbs.msu.edu or 269-671-2400.
For more information about the program or registration, please contact Erin Lizotte at taylo548@msu.edu. For questions about the MCPC, contact president Corey Allen at cra627@gmail.com or 231-881-8889.
Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Erin Lizotte at 231-944-6504 or taylo548@msu.edu. There is also an opportunity to request accommodations during the registration process.
This material is based on work supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Crop Protection Pest Management Program. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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