Upper Midwest Fruit, Vegetable & Farmers’ Market

Conference

January 17 & 18, 2019

St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center10 Fourth Avenue South

St. Cloud, MN 56301

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Welcome Everyone to the Upper Midwest Fruit, Vegetable and Farmers’ Market Conference.

As you may notice, Minnesota Fruit and Vegetable Association has partnered with the Minnesota Farmers’ Market Association and the Minnesota Cottage Food Producers for the 2019 Upper Midwest Conference. We are very excited about combining these groups as they share common interests and together the knowledge shared will further grow our knowledge of agriculture. Whatever your vested interest, the next few days will provide access to numerous vendors, a variety of work-shops offered by all organizations and priceless peer networking. From all of us here at the Upper Midwest conference, thank you for attending and we hope your experience will be memorable and educational.

Terry Nennich Bill Boutang MFVGA President MFMA President

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Sponsored byThe Minnesota Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association & Minnesota Farmers’ Market Association

In cooperation with University of Minnesota Extension & Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Thursday morning, January 18, 2019OPENING SESSION 8:00 – 8:40 Continental Breakfast in Trade Show Hall 8:45 – 9:00 Welcome & Announcements (Herberger Suite)9:00 –10:15 Kickoff: “Creating Your Market in Social Media,” Shannon Berns, Du Nord Consulting (Herberger Suite)10:15 – 11:00 Trade Show11:00 – 12:00 “A Rapidly Changing Climate: Threat – and Opportunity”, Paul Douglas, Weather Nation (Herberger Suite)12:00-1:00 Lunch/ Trade Show

Thursday afternoon, January 18, 2019SESSION I: BERRY PRODUCTION (Metzroth)1:00 – 1:30 Year in Review – Audience Participation - Kevin Edberg 1:35 – 2:05 Newer World Strawberry Cultivars, Midwest Performance, Older Cultivar Decline & Nursery Availability Issues, Brian Smith University of Wisconsin River Falls2:10– 2:30 Break to the Trade Show 2:35 – 3:05 New Weeds in Strawberry Fields, Thaddeus McCamant 3:10 – 4:10 Season Long Weed Control in Strawberries, Jed Colquhoun SESSION II: ORGANIC (First American) 1:00 – 1:30 New products and strategies for organic insect control, Paul Nelson1:35 – 2:05 New products and strategies for organic disease control, Paul Nelson2:10 – 2:30 Break to the Trade Show 2:35 – 3:05 Solutions for maintaining organic fertility in fruit and vegetable crops, Paulo Pagliari 3:10 – 4:10 Winter Greens Production in Deep Winter Greenhouses, Claire Hodge, Greg Schweser, Ryan Pesch University of Minnesota

SESSION III: HIGH TUNNEL (Coburn) 1:00 – 1:30 Increasing Productivity of Bell Peppers in High Tunnels, Annie Klodd University of Minnesota Extension 1:35 – 2:05 Pruning Tomatoes in High Tunnels, Liz Maynard Purdue University2:10 – 2:30 Break to the Trade Show 2:35 – 3:05 Biological Controls in Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Peppers in High Tunnels, Heidi Doering Koppert Biological Systems

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Sponsored by The Minnesota Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association & Minnesota Farmers’ Market Association

In cooperation with University of Minnesota Extension & Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Thursday morning, January 18, 2019 OPENING SESSION 8:00 – 8:40 Continental Breakfast in Trade Show Hall 8:45 – 9:00 Welcome & Announcements (Herberger Suite) 9:00 –10:15 Kickoff: “Creating Your Market in Social Media,” Shannon Berns, Du Nord Consulting (Herberger Suite) 10:15 – 11:00 Trade Show 11:00 – 12:00 “A Rapidly Changing Climate: Threat – and Opportunity”, Paul Douglas, Weather Nation (Herberger Suite) 12:00-1:00 Lunch/ Trade Show

Thursday afternoon, January 18, 2019 SESSION I: BERRY PRODUCTION (Metzroth) 1:00 – 1:30 Year in Review – Audience Participation - Kevin Edberg 1:35 – 2:05 Newer World Strawberry Cultivars, Midwest Performance, Older Cultivar Decline & Nursery Availability

Issues, Brian Smith University of Wisconsin River Falls 2:10– 2:30 Break to the Trade Show 2:35 – 3:05 New Weeds in Strawberry Fields, Thaddeus McCamant 3:10 – 4:10 Season Long Weed Control in Strawberries, Jed Colquhoun

SESSION II: ORGANIC (First American) 1:00 – 1:30 New products and strategies for organic insect control, Paul Nelson 1:35 – 2:05 New products and strategies for organic disease control, Paul Nelson 2:10 – 2:30 Break to the Trade Show 2:35 – 3:05 Solutions for maintaining organic fertility in fruit and vegetable crops, Paulo Pagliari 3:10 – 4:10 Winter Greens Production in Deep Winter Greenhouses, Claire Hodge University of Minnesota

SESSION III: HIGH TUNNEL (Coburn) 1:00 – 1:30 Increasing Productivity of Bell Peppers in High Tunnels, Annie Klodd University of Minnesota Extension 1:35 – 2:05 Pruning Tomatoes in High Tunnels, Liz Maynard Purdue University 2:10 – 2:30 Break to the Trade Show 2:35 – 3:05 Biological Controls in Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Peppers in High Tunnels, Heidi Doering Koppert Biological

Systems 3:10 – 4:10 Irrigation schedules and Timing in High Tunnels, Liz Maynard Purdue University

SESSION IV: TREE FRUIT (Fandel) 1:00 – 1:30 Brown marmorated stinkbug and Japanese beetles, Hailey Shanovich 1:35 – 2:05 Managing Biennial Bearing in Honeycrisp and Other Varieties Renae Moran, University of Maine 2:10– 2:30 Break to the Trade Show 2:35 – 3:05 Newest & Latest updates in Tree Fruit Research, Brian Smith University of Wisconsin River Falls 3:10 – 4:10 Possibilities and Pitfalls of Growing Plums for a Local Market, Renae Moran, University of Maine

SESSION V: FARMERS’ MARKET MARKETING I (Mitchell) 1:00 – 1:30 MFMA Welcome & Grant Reports: Bill Boutang, Kathy Zeman, MFMA 1:35 – 2:05 Starting Fresh: Checklist to Start Your Market, David Kotsonas, St. Paul Growers Association; Tiffany Tripp,

Faribault Winter Farmers’ Market; Jennifer Kath, Medford Farmers’ Market 2:10– 2:30 Food Access at Markets: SNAP EBT, Market Bucks Rachel Holmes, Hunger Solutions MN; David Nicholson,

North Node Consulting 2:35 – 3:05 MFMA Annual Meeting, Legislative Update Board, Staff 3:10 – 4:10 Market Metrics 4:10 – 4:45 Panel: Displays That Sell Products, Margo Hanson-Pierre, Clover Bee Farm

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3:10 – 4:10 Irrigation schedules and Timing in High Tunnels, Liz Maynard Purdue University

SESSION IV: TREE FRUIT (Fandel)1:00 – 1:30 Brown marmorated stinkbug and Japanese beetles, Hailey Shanovich1:35 – 2:05 Managing Biennial Bearing in Honeycrisp and Other Varieties Renae Moran, University of Maine2:10– 2:30 Break to the Trade Show 2:35 – 3:05 Newest & Latest updates in Tree Fruit Research, Brian Smith University of Wisconsin River Falls, Annie Klodd, University of Minnesota3:10 – 4:10 Possibilities and Pitfalls of Growing Plums for a Local Market, Renae Moran, University of Maine

SESSION V: FARMERS’ MARKET MARKETING I (Mitchell)1:00 – 1:30 MFMA Welcome & Grant Reports: Bill Boutang, Kathy Zeman, MFMA1:35 – 2:05 Starting Fresh: Checklist to Start Your Market, David Kotsonas, St. Paul Growers Association; Tiffany Tripp, Faribault Winter Farmers’ Market; Jennifer Kath, Medford Farmers’ Market 2:10– 2:30 Food Access at Markets: SNAP EBT, Market Bucks Rachel Holmes, Hunger Solutions MN; David Nicholson, North Node Consulting2:35 – 3:05 MFMA Annual Meeting, Legislative Update Board, Staff3:10 – 4:10 Farmers’ Market Metrics Project 4:10 – 4:45 Displays That Sell Products, Margo Hanson-Pierre, Clover Bee Farm

SESSION VI: FARMERS’ MARKET MARKETING II (Swisshelm)1:00 – 1:30 MFMA Welcome & Grant Reports: Bill Boutang, Kathy Zeman, MFMA1:35 – 2:05 Trouble at the Market: Resolving Conflict Karen Wingard, Elk River Farmers’ Market; Diane Dunham, Mankato Farmers’ Market 2:10 – 2:30 Strategies to Increase Customers at Your Market Corrine Bonnema, Luverne Farmers’ Market; Kirsten Bansen, Weigle, Maple Grove Farmers’ Market 2:35 – 3:05 MFMA Annual Meeting, Legislative Update Board, Staff3:10 – 4:10 Blazing Trails through the Jungle of Food Regulations, Jane Jewett, Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture; Brett Olson, Renewing the Countryside4:10 – 4:45 Panel: Experienced Market Managers Tips & Tricks David Kotsonas, St. Paul Growers Association; Susan Draves, Lake City Market on the Lake

Thursday evening, January 18, 20184:10- 4:45 Trade Show4:10 – 4:45 MFVGA Business Meeting (Fandel)4:20 – 7:30 Cocktail Reception & Hors d’oeuvres (Haws C)

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Friday morning, January 19, 2018GENERAL SESSION 7:30- 8:00 Breakfast in Trade Show Hall8:05- 8:50 Key updates on FSMA Produce Safety Rule: Water testing requirements and how to keep your produce and customers safe and healthy Annalisa Hultberg & Val Gamble (Herberger Suite)8:50- 9:30 What’s new with MN Grown and Resources from MDA, Paul Hugunin, MN Dept of Ag.(Herberger Suite)9:30- 10:00 Tradeshow

COTTAGE FOOD PRODUCERS (Swisshelm)7:30- 8:00 Breakfast in Trade Show Hall8:05- 9:30 Welcome: MFMA, MDA, UME, CFPs Keynote: “From Home to Wholesale” Kim Olson, Grandma’s Gourmets, Albert Lea9:30- 10:00 Tradeshow

SESSION I: SWD IN BERRIES (Fandel)10:05 – 10:35 Economic impact of SWD on raspberries, Mary Rogers & Gigi DiGiacomo University of Minnesota10:40 – 11:10 Investigating chemical and exclusion management strategies for SWD Matt Gullickson, University of Minnesota11:15– 12:00 Overview of Organic Options for SWD, Mary Rogers University of Minnesota12:00 – 1:15 Lunch served in the Trade Show Hall .

SESSION II: MARKETING (Thielman)10:05 – 10:35 Customer Research, Lessons Learned from Over 5000 Customers Paul Hugunin & Karen Lanthier MN Grown10:40 – 11:10 How to respond to negative reviews, Danielle Daugaard MN Grown11:15– 12:00 Sprayer Technology, Ken Rost, Frost Inc. 12:00 – 1:15 Lunch served in the Trade Show Hall .

SESSION III: FLOWERS (Metzroth) 10:05 – 11:10 Woody Perennials for Cuts (Willows, Hydrangeas, Winterberry, etc.) - Dave Dowling11:15– 12:00 Botrytis control in peonies and others Andrea Garfinkel Oregon State12:00 – 1:15 Lunch served in the Trade Show Hall .

SESSION IV: SPECIALTY CROPS (First American) 10:05 – 10:35 Nature of Garlic Production, Jerry Ford10:40 – 11:10 Variety Selection, Jerry Ford 11:15– 12:00 Garlic and soil fertility Carl Rosen University of Minnesota12:00 – 1:15 Lunch served in the Trade Show Hall .

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SESSION V: OTHER (Coburn)10:05 – 10:35 Nat Concerns and Control of Swede Midge in Vegetable production, Jonathan Osthus10:40 – 11:10 Hemp, John Anderes Sustane Fertilizer 11:15– 12:00 Low Tunnel Day Neutral Strawberry Production, Steve Poppe 12:00 – 1:15 Lunch served in the Trade Show Hall

SESSION VI: COTTAGE FOODS PRODUCER I (Mitchell)10:05 – 11:10 Understanding Minnesota Tax Laws Relating to Niche Markets Mark Krause, MN Dept. of Revenue; Chad Hardy, MN Dept. of Revenue 11:15– 12:00 Q & A with the MDA on the CFL Carrie Rigdon, MDA 12:00 – 1:15 Lunch served in the Trade Show Hall

SESSION VII: COTTAGE FOODS PRODUCER II (Swisshelm)10:05 – 11:10 Social Media 101 Emily Lund, Neighborhood Roots; Jenna Yeakle, Midtown Farmers’ Market11:15– 12:00 Social Media Advanced Emily Lund, Neighborhood Roots; Jenna Yeakle, Midtown Farmers’ Market12:00 – 1:15 Lunch served in the Trade Show Hall

Friday afternoon, January 19, 2018SESSION I: SWD/ VINES (Metzroth)1:15 – 1:45 SWD biology and management on raspberry and grape, Dominique Ebbenga 1:50 – 2:20 Research with Essential oils to Control SWD in Blueberries, Thaddeus McCamant and Beverly O’Connor 2:25– 2:55 Pumpkins, which varieties are popular with consumers? John & Jenny Thull, University of Minnesota3:00– 3:30 Weed Control in Pumpkins & Squash, Bernie Zanstra3:35 – 4:05 Pumpkin and Winter Squash Diseases and control, Michelle Grabowski

SESSION II: HERBICIDE DRIFT (Fandel)1:15 – 1:45 Identifying & Responding to Herbicide Drift Damage on Your Farm 1:50 – 2:55 Producer Panel - Navigating Pesticide Drift on Your Farm 3:00 – 3:30 Reducing Drift on your Own Farm with Nozzle & Adjuvant Selection, Dave Nicolai3:35 – 4:05 Navigating Drift & Organic Certification, Celia Norgaard

SESSION III: FLOWER (Coburn) 1:15 – 2:20 High Tunnel Cut Flower Production, Dave Dowling 2:25 – 2:55 Biological control of insect problems with flowers in high tunnels, Heidi Doering Koppert Biological Systems3:00 – 3:30 Lisianthus and other flowers that thrive in high tunnels3:35 – 4:05 Insects and disease problems in high tunnel flowers

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SESSION IV: SPECIALTY CROPS (First American) 1:15 – 1:45 Marketing Garlic- Connie Carlson, Sustainable Ag and Food Systems1:50 – 2:20 Asparagus, site selection, variety planting Terry Nennich2:25 – 2:55 Diseases affecting Asparagus and control, Michelle Grabowski3:00 – 3:30 Asparagus Fertility in new plantings and producing fields, Carl Rosen University of Minnesota3:35 – 4:05 Weed Control Strategies in Asparagus, Annie Klodd University of Minnesota Extension

SESSION V: COTTAGE FOODS PRODUCER I (Mitchell) 1:15 – 1:45 Legislative Update – Kathy Zeman, MFMA1:50 – 2:20 Testing Your Foods for pH, water activity, sugar solids for jam and jelly. Suzanne Driessen, Kathy Brandt, University of Minnesota Extension 2:25 – 2:55 General and Product Liability Insurance Policies – What Do They Really Cover? Stephen Carpenter, Farmers’ Legal Action Group 3:00 – 3:30 LLC? LLP? Sole Proprietor? 317A? Best Business Structures for Markets or Producers Rachel Armstrong, Farm Commons 3:35 – 4:05 Best Practices for Cottage Foods Producers: Karen Peterson, Dawn Olson-Wallerus

SESSION VI: COTTAGE FOODS PRODUCER II (Swisshelm) 1:15 – 1:45 Legislative Update – Kathy Zeman, MFMA1:50 – 2:20 Individual consultations on licensing issues Sign up for 1-on-1 consultation with licensing experts to get your questions answered.2:25 – 2:55 Demo: Decorating Cookies, Karen Peterson 3:00 – 3:30 Demo: Buttercream Flowers, Dawn Olson-Wallerus3:35 – 4:05 Demo: Canning - Tips and Tricks, Maureen Widmer

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Upper Midwest Fruit, Vegetable & Farmers Market Conference2019 Trade Show Exhibitors

Ag Resource, Inc. (311,313,315,317)David Birky218-847-9351dgbari@tekstar.comwww.agresourceincmn.comSupplies and equipment for fruit and vegetable growers; plants (strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, asparagus); irrigation design and supplies; plastic mulch and layers; fertilizers; greenhouse film; spading machine; food safety equipment; CSA boxes; crates; Tuff-bilt tractors and equipment and the new electric cart making hand labor easier.

Agro-K Corporation (113)Larry Shafer763-780-4116larry@agro-k.comwww.agro-k.comAgro-k offers a complete line of soil and foliar fertility products for small fruit and vegetable growers. Also, a complete line of organic products- the CLEAN line of soil and foliar products OMRI approved.

All Energy Solar (108)All Energy Solar800-620-3370info@allenergysolar.comwww.allenergysolar.comFull-service solar provider dedicated to making it easy and affordable to achieve energy independence.

AURI (101)Erik Evans218-281-7600 x128eevans@auri.orgwww.auri.orgThe Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) helps develop new uses for agricultural products through science and technology, partnering with businesses and entrepreneurs to bring ideas to reality.

Compeer Financial (202)Sai Thao952-997-1203sai.thao@compeer.comwww.compeer.comCompeer Financial offers a broad range of financial products and services to agricultural producers.

DriftWatch - Minnesota Dept Agriculture (204)Larry VanLieshout651-201-6115larry.vanlieshout@state.mn.uswww.mda.state.mn.usDriftWatch/BeeCheck is a voluntary communication tool which allows growers to mark the locations of specialty crops and beehives on a map so that pesticide applicators can take precautions to avoid drift to these sensitive sites.

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Frost Inc (109,111)Ken Rost800-621-7910info@frostserv.comwww.frostserv.comSpray equipment, sprayer componets, nozzels, fittings, service & support

Gloeckner & Company (312)Dave Dowling800-345-3787info@fregloeckner.comwww.fredgloeckner.comCommitted to providing commercial growers with quality horticultural products from worldwide sources since 1934.

Hsu Growing Supply (211)Sylvia Green715-675-5856sylvia@hsucompost.comwww.HsuGrowingSupply.comHsu Growing Supply, a division of Hsu Ginseng Farms, is a compost and soil manufacturer located in central Wisconsin. Hsu is also a distributor of various growing supplies including plastic pots, fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides and more.

Hydro Engineering (105)Cindy Zwilling320-252-6272zwillingc@hydro-eng.comwww.hydro-eng.comHydro Engineering started in 1971 as an agricultural irrigation company that drilled wells and installed center pivots and pipelines. That same year, Hydro Engineering developed the Hydro Soft Hose Traveling Gun. The Traveling Gun became popular for irrigation and liquid manure application throughout the US.

Koppert Biological Systems (106)Heidi Doering800-928-8827hdoering@koppert.comwww.koppertus.comIn partnership with nature we make agriculture safer, healthier and more productive. We provide an integrated system of specialist knowledge in biological pest and disease control and expertise in natural pollination by using the optimal pollination solution, the bumblebee.

Midwest Fence (213)Carla or Mary507-334-4030info@midwestfencemn.comwww.midwestffencemn.comMidwest Fence is a family owned and operated fence supply company. We offer a wide vari-ety of fence, posts, poles, wire, tools, and gates. We are known for our expertise in deer and wildlife inclusion and exclusion fencing.

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Minnesota Department of Agriculture - Produce Safety Program (300)Alexandra Cortes651-539-3648ProduceSafety.MDA@state.mn.uswww.mda.state.mn.us/food-feed/produce-safety-programThe Produce Safety Program provides Minnesota produce growers with outreach, education, and techni-cal assistance on the Produce Safety Rule’s food safety requirements.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (208)Eric Nelson218-203-4336eric.nelson@state.mn.uswww.dnr.state.mn.us/livingwith_wildlife/wildlife_damage.htmlWildlife abatement techniques to provide short-term and long-term pest management to growers. Pro-vide technical assistance to growers on woven-wire and energized deer fences, as well as hunt manage-ment plans. Abatement techniques for song birds, turkeys, raccoons, bears, and other animals.

Minnesota Farmers’ Market Association (200)Kathy Zeman507-664-9446kzeman@mfma.orgwww.mfma.orgMFMA provides services, programs and leadership that support and promote farmers’ markets across Minnesota

Minnesota Grown (302)Danielle Daugaard651-201-6170danielle.daugaard@state.mn.uswww.minnesotagrown.comThe Minnesota Grown Program is a statewide partnership between the Minnesota Department of Agri-culture and Minnesota producers of specialty crops and livestock. It was created nearly 30 years ago by specialty crop growers to differentiate their produce from produce grown thousands of miles away.

Minnesota Farmers Union (209)Bruce Miller651-288-4064bruce@mfu.orgwww.mfu.orgMinnesota Farmers Union is a statewide family farm organization standing up for agriculture and fighting for family farmers.

MISA- MN Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (205)Jane Jewett612-625-8235misamail@umn.eduwww.misa.umn.eduPublications and other resources for sustainable agriculture farmers and educators.

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109, 111 Frost Inc113 Agro-K Corporation200 Minnesota Farmers’ Market Association201 Tri Est Ag Group202 Compeer Financial203 Rispens Seeds, Inc.204 DriftWatch - Minnesota Dept Agriculture205 MISA206 NC-SARE207 WestRock208 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources209 Minnesota Farmers Union210 Rupp Seeds211 Hsu Growing Supply212 Renewing the Countryside213 Midwest Fence300 Minnesota Department of Agriculture - Produce Safety Program

302, 304 MN Grown305 Prographics Ent, Inc.306 University of Minnesota Extension307 Stokes Seeds308 University of Minnesota Department of Entomology309 Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota310 University of Minnesota Extension, Pesticide Safety and Environ-

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311,313,315,317 Ag Resource, Inc.Nourse FarmsRoeters Farm Equipment

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NC-SARE (206)Wayne Martin612-625-6224marti067@umn.eduwww.northcentralsare.org/State-Programs/MinnesotaThe Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program is a part of the USDA. It provides grants to conduct research and education to improve the sustainability of agriculture throughout the USA. The three pillars of sustainable agriculture are: profitability, stewardship, and quality of life.

Nourse Farms, IncAnn Kowaleck413-665-2658Info@noursefarms.comwww.noursefarms.comBerry Plants

Nutrien Ag Solutions (107)Brad Bischof612-209-6574brad.bischof@nutrien.comwww.nutrienagsolutions.comWe are a full service retail agricultural service provider focused on providing our customers with quality manufactured fertilizer, crop protection products, seed, custom application, & crop consulting.

Prographics Ent Inc. (305)Dave Erickson612-701-4011prographicsinc@aol.comwww.prographicsvinyl.comDisplay and marketing ad speciality products. Banners, decals, signs, canopies, etc.

Rispens Seeds, Inc. (203)Ian Jenkins608-345-0489ijenkins@rispensseeds.comwww.rispensseeds.comRispens Seeds, Inc. has been providing quality vegetable seed & excellent service to commercial growers of all sizes for over 90 years. We represent most major worldwide seed producers and are a fourth-generation, family-owned business.

Rockford Package Supply (104)Tommy Henry800-444-7225tommyh@rockfordpack.comwww.rockfordpack.comRockford Package Supply is a 3rd generation, family owned produce, packaging business. We are your full-service packaging source for wholesale, retail, farm markets, and agritainment. Rockford Package Supply provides innovative, flexible, and responsive solutions and services for all of your packaging needs.

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Roeters Farm EquipmentMark Roeters231-834-7888m.rfeq@yahoo.comwww.roetersfarmequipment.comWe specialize in vegetable equipment sales and farm equipment sales. Additionally, we salvage antique farm tractors, farm equipment, and hard-to-find equipment parts.

Renewing the Countryside (212)Jan Joannides612-910-7601info@rtcinfo.orgwww.renewingthecountryside.orgRenewing the Countryside strengthens rural areas by championing and supporting rural communities, farmers, artists, entrepreneurs, educators, activists and other people who are renewing the countryside through sustainable and innovative initiatives, businesses, and projects.

Rupp Seeds (210)Brad Paulson800-700-1199info@ruppseeds.comwww.ruppseeds.comRupp Seeds has be providing growers with top quality seed for over 72 years. We offer growers over 1,000 varieties from nearly 50 vendors including our exclusive; pumpkins, squash and gourds. This season plant Rupp. See What Good Yields(R).

Siegers Seed Company (112)Jason Williamson616-786-4999jason_williamson@siegers.comwww.siegers.comSiegers Seed Company serves commercial growers in the Midwest, Northeastern, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States, as well as in Canada. Our company headquarters is located in Southwest Michigan, and satellite offices are located in central Florida and Georgia.

Stillwater Greenhouses (103)Daniel Zimmerman641-732-3252stillwatergreenhouse@gmail.comwww.stillwatergreenhouse.comvegetable transplants

Stokes Seeds, Inc. (307)Tim Clark608-609-5884tclark@stokeseeds.comwww.stokeseeds.comStokes Seeds, Inc. is a commercial vegetable seed supplier marketing a comprehensive line of products to meet growers needs from roadside markets to large-scale production.

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Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota (309)Theresa Keaveny507-766-9159theresa@sfa-mn.orgwww.sfa-mn.orgThe Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota (SFA) is protects our farming resources - air, land, water and people - by supporting sustainable agriculture principles of environmental stewardship, eco-nomic vitality and strong communities. SFA is a membership organization and farmer-to-farmer network.

Tri Est Ag Group (201)Nathan Deyle320-510-4920ndeyle@triestag.comwww.triestag.comSoil fumigants, plastic mulch, plasticulture equipment, grafted plants and irrigation

University of Minnesota Department of Entomology (308)Bill Hutchinson612-624-3636hutch002@umn.edu www.entomology.umn.edu To value arthropods in nature and protect food, health, and the environment

University of Minnesota Extension (304)Annie Klodd612-624-4742kloddann@umn.eduwww.horticulture.umn.eduProgramming and applied research on fruit and vegetable production for small and commercial fruit and vegetable growers.

University of Minnesota Extension, Pesticide Safety & Environmental Education (306)612-624-1222mnext@umn.eduwww. extension.umn.edu/safety/pesticide-safety-and-certificationResponsible management of pests and pesticides is essential to public health, safety and environmental protection. Extension provides education for anyone who use pesticides at home, on farms, in buildings and managing natural resources and landscapes.

WestRock (207)Ryan Nelson320-252-3660r.nelson@westrock.comwww.westrock.comWestRock manufactures produce boxes, bulk bins, and Trays. We keep a variety of boxes in stock during the produce season and also have the ability to add wax coating to boxes.

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LLC? LLP? Sole Proprietor? 317A? Best Business Structures for Markets or ProducersRachel Armstrongrachel@farmcommons.org

Creating Your Market in Social MediaShannon Bernsshannon@dunordconsulting.com

PoP Clubs are AwesomeCorrine Bonnemaflowergb@iw.net

Testing Your Food Product for SafetyKathy Brandtbrand030@umn.edu

General and Product Liability Insurance Policies – What Do They Really Cover?Stephen Carpenterscarpenter@flaginc.org

Welcome to the MFMA Annual MeetingJesse Davisjdavis@mfma.org

Experienced Market Managers Tips and TricksSusan Dravessdraves@umn.edu

Testing your food product for safetySuzanne Driessendriessen@umn.edu

Trouble at the Market: Resolving ConflictDiane Dunhamddenise58@msn.com

Welcome to the 1st Annual MN Cottage Foods Producers ConferenceShelley Ericksonshelleyerickson@yahoo.com

Turning Your Market Stand Into A Feast For the Eyes.Margaret Hanson-Pierremarghanson@gmail.com

Understanding Minnesota Tax Laws Relating to Niche MarketsChad Hardychad.hardy@state.mn.us

Food Access Programs at Farmers’ Markets: SNAP EBT, Market Bucks, SFMNPRachel Holmesrholmes@hungersolutions.org

Blazing Trails through the Jungle of Food RegulationsJane Jewettjewet006@umn.edu

Starting Fresh: Checklist to Start Your MarketJennifer Kathjennifermkath@gmail.com

Starting Fresh: Checklist to Start Your Market; and Experienced Market Managers Tips and TricksDavid Kotsonasdavidkotsonas@gmail.com

Understanding Minnesota Tax Laws Relating to Niche MarketsMark Krausemark.krause@state.mn.us

Social Media: Getting Started; and Social Media: Advancing Your PracticeEmily Lundemily@neighborhoodrootsmn.org

Food Access Programs at Farmers’ Markets: SNAP EBT, Market Bucks, SFMNPDavid Nicholsondavid@n-node.com

Blazing Trails through the Jungle of Food RegulationsBrett Olsonbrett@rtcinfo.org

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From Home to WholesaleKim Olsongrandmas.gourmets@gmail.com

Basic 101 Buttercream FlowersBest Practices for Cottage Foods ProducersDawn Olson-Wallerussugarandspicecustomcakery@gmail.com

Best Practices for Cottage Foods ProducersBasic Techniques of Decorating with Royal IcingKaren Petersonkaren.peterson80@gmail.com

Q& A with the MDA on the CFLCarrie Rigdoncarrie.rigdon@state.mn.us

Starting Fresh: Checklist to Start Your MarketTiffany Tripptatrippmn@gmail.com

Strategies to increase customers at your marketKirsten Weiglekbansenweigle@maplegrovemn.gov

Canning: Overview of Safe & Approved MethodsMaureen L. Widmerreeney26@yahoo.com

Trouble at the Market: Resolving ConflictKaren Wingardkwingard@ElkRiverMN.gov

Social Media: Getting Started; and Social Media: Advancing Your PracticeJenna Yeaklemanager@midtownfarmersmarket.org

MFMA Legislative UpdateKathy Zemankzeman@mfma.org

Berry Production Year in ReviewKevin Edberg, The Berry Patchkedberg@cdsus.coop

Newer World Strawberry Cultivars, Midwest Performance, Older Cultivar Decline & Nursery Availability IssueNewest & Latest updates in Tree Fruit ResearchBrian Smith, University of Wisconsin River Fallsbrian.r.smith@uwrf.edu

New Weeds in Strawberry FieldsResearch with Essential oils to Control SWD in BlueberriesThaddeus McCamant, University of Minnesotatmccamant@clcmn.edu

Season Long Weed Control in StrawberriesJed Colquhoun, University of Wisconsincolquhoun@hort.wisc.edu

New products and strategies for organic insect controlNew products and strategies for organic disease controlPaul Nelson, Untiedt’s Vegetable Farmpaul@untiedtswegrowforyou.com

Solutions for maintaining organic fertility in fruit and vegetable cropsPaulo Pagliari, University of Minnesotapagli005@umn.edu

Winter Greens Production in Deep Winter GreenhousesClaire Hodge, University of Minnesotaflavi010@umn.edu

Increasing Productivity of Bell Peppers in High TunnelsWeed Control Strategies in AsparagusAnnie Klodd, University of Minnesota Extension kloddann@umn.edu

Pruning Tomatoes in High TunnelsIrrigation schedules and Timing in High TunnelsLiz Maynard, Purdue Universityemaynard@purdue.edu

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Biological Controls in Tomatoes, Cucum-bers & Peppers in High TunnelsBiological control of insect problems with flowers in high tunnelsHeidi Doering, Koppert Biological SystemsHDoering@koppert.com

Brown marmorated stinkbug and Japanese beetlesHailey Shanovich, University of Minnesota shano004@umn.edu

Managing Biennial Bearing in Honeycrisp and Other Varieties Possibilities and Pitfalls of Growing Plums for a Local MarketRenae Moran, University of Mainermoran@maine.edu

Key updates on FSMA Produce Safety Rule: Water testing requirements and how to keep your produce and customers safe and healthyAnnalisa Hultberg, University of Minnesota Extensionhultb006@umn.edu

Key updates on FSMA Produce Safety Rule: Water testing requirements and how to keep your produce and customers safe and healthyVal Gamble, MN Dept of Agvalerie.gamble@state.mn.us

What’s new with MN Grown and Resources from MDA Customer Research, Lessons Learned from Over 5000 Customers Paul Hugunin, MN Dept of Agpaul.hugunin@state.mn.us

Economic impact of SWD on raspberriesOverview of Organic Options for SWDMary Rogers, University of Minnesotaroge0168@umn.edu

Investigating chemical and exclusion man-agement strategies for SWDMatt Gullickson, University of Minnesotagulli139@umn.edu

Customer Research, Lessons Learned from Over 5000 Customers Karen Lanthier, MN Grownkaren.lanthier@state.mn.us

How to respond to negative reviewsDanielle Daugaarddanielle.daugaard@state.mn.us

Sprayer Technology Ken Rost, Frost Inc. info@frostserv.com

Woody Perennials for Cuts (Willows, Hydrangeas, Winterberry, etc.) High Tunnel Cut Flower ProductionLisianthus and other flowers that thrive in high tunnelsDave Dowling, Gloeckner & Companydave@ednieflowerbulb.com

Botrytis control in peonies and othersAndrea Garfinkel, Oregon Stategarfinka@oregonstate.edu

Nature of Garlic ProductionVariety Selection of GarlicJerry Ford, University of Minnesotajerry@sfa-mn.org

Garlic and soil fertility Asparagus Fertility in new plantings and producing fieldsCarl Rosen, University of Minnesotarosen006@umn.edu

Nat Concerns and Control of Swede Midge in Vegetable productionJonathan Osthus, MN Dept of AgJonathan.Osthus@state.mn.us

HempJohn Anderes, Sustane Fertilizerjohnanderes@hotmail.com

Low Tunnel Day Neutral Strawberry ProductionSteve Poppe, University of Minnesotapoppesr@umn.edu

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SWD biology and management on raspberry and grapeDominique Ebbenga, University of Minnesotaebbe0031@umn.edu

Research with Essential oils to Control SWD in BlueberriesBeverly O’Connor, Blueberry Fields of Stillwaterbev@blueberryfieldsofstillwater.com

Pumpkins, which varieties are popular with consumers? John & Jenny Thull, University of Minnesotajthull@umn.edu

Weed Control in Pumpkins & SquashBernie Zanstra, Michigan State Universityzandstra@msu.edu

Pumpkin and Winter Squash Diseases and controlDiseases affecting Asparagus and control Michelle Grabowski, University of Minnesotamagrabow@umn.edu

Identifying & Responding to Herbicide Drift Damage on Your FarmSteve Lawerence, MN Depart of Ag

Reducing Drift on your Own Farm with Nozzle & Adjuvant SelectionDave Nicolai, University of Minnesota Extension nico0071@umn.edu

Navigating Drift & Organic CertificationCelia Norgaard, Organic Crop Improvement Association

Marketing GarlicConnie Carlson, Sustainable Ag and Food Systems

Asparagus, site selection, variety planting Terry Nennich, University of Minnesotanenni001@umn.edu

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