5th Annual Texas Fruit Conference to be Held in Central Texas for the First Time!
Now in it’s fifth year, the Texas Fruit Conference has gotten bigger and better, encompassing a wide variety of cultural information and best management practices regarding fruit and nut crops. Featuring some of our most renowned AgriLife Extension experts and industry professionals, this year, for the first time ever, the conference will be held right here in Central Texas, at the New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center.
Whether you currently own an orchard, are considering the potential of establishing one, or are simply a fruit enthusiast, there’s something for you at this conference. This opportunity to learn from the very best experts on all-things fruit should not be missed!
Date: October 31 (1:00 to 5:00 PM) & November 1 (8:30 AM to 5:00 PM), 2016
Location: New Braunfels Civic & Convention Center, 375 S Castell Ave, New Braunfels
Cost: $80 through 10/21 ($95 late and onsite)
Register online: 5th Annual Texas Fruit Conference Registration
Agenda: 5th Annual Texas Fruit Conference Agenda
Just a few of the featured speakers include:
Monte Nesbitt, Jim Kamas, Larry Stein, George Ray McEachern, and Kevin Ong – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Tom Beckman – USDA-ARS Fruit & Tree Nut Laboratory
Wes Mickel – Argus Cidery
Tim McCaskill – Austin Orchards
