1st Annual Methyl Bromide Alternatives Field Day at the Eastern Shore AREC

July 23rd, 2009 4-6 pm with dinner following

Fumigant and non-fumigant strategies will be discussed for the management of soil-borne diseases and weed pests in plasticulture production. Research plots containing alternative fumigants, new mulch technology, herbicide programs as wells as grafted plants will be on the field tour. A barbecue dinner will be served following the field tour. Please reply to Josh Freeman (joshfree@vt.edu) if you plan on attending so that we can accurately plan for dinner. If any questions arise, please contact Josh Freeman.

This field day is being supported by funds from the U.S.D.A Methyl Bromide Transitions Program

Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center
33446 Research Drive
Painter, VA 23420