2016 TN Extension MG State Conference

  • 18 Mar 2016
  • 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Univ of TN 2431 Joe Johnson Dr Knoxville

 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

1:00-2:50

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)

Carol Reese

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

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