Univ of TN Institute of Ag Campus; Hollingsworth Auditorium - Ellington Plant Science Building
Friday March 18, 2016
Time
Session/Topic
Speaker/Facilitator
8:00-8:50
Registration, snacks, coffee
8:50-9:10
Opening and welcome
9:10-9:45
General session- UT Extension
Dr. Tim Cross
9:45-10:30
General session- The JMG program
Lisa Whittlesey
10:30-10:45 Short break 10:45-11:40 Breakout 1 (Org.)- Assisting consumers with questions Dr. Chris Cooper, Mary Wade
Breakout 1 (Org.)- Using social media
David Yates
Breakout 1 (Org.)- Leaders session
Melody Rose
Breakout 1 (Org.)- First timers introduction
Gregg Upchurch
Breakout 1 (Ornamentals)- Selecting the ‘right’ tree
Larry Tankersley
11:45-1:00
Lunch and General Session (12:15-12:55)
Carol Reese
1:00-2:50
2 hour workshop (Org.)- Grant writing
Dr. Maureen Mulroy
2 hour workshop (Org.)- Utilizing technology
Emily Tipton, Tech team
1:00-1:50
Breakout 2 (Edibles)- Organic small fruits
Dr. Dave Lockwood
Breakout 2 (Soil/Water)- Soil amendments, compost
Neil Denton
2:00-2:50
Breakout 3 (Soil/Water)- Rain gardens
Ruth Anne Hanahan
Breakout 3 (Edibles)- Cultural disease mgt. for vegetables
Dr. Natalie Bumgarner
Breakout 3 (Ornamentals)
3:00-3:45
General session- Research and EMGs
Dr. Alan Windham
3:45-4:00
Closing comments and announcements
4:00-6:00
Awards Reception- SFE and individual awards
Dr. Arrington and others