The Michigan Grape Society and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with Lake Michigan College, will host the annual Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days conference Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 1 and 2, at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center, at 2755 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. both days, and all educational sessions begin at 9 a.m. Discussion of production issues will be led by MSU Extension agents, fruit growers, and university researchers.
There will be educational sessions on tree fruits, vegetables, blueberries and grapes on both days. Topics will include cover cropping and soil conservation, pest management practices, horticultural practices, labor and regulations. The event also features a trade show.
Restricted use pesticide recertification credits have been requested.
Registration is $60 per person at the door, and includes lunch for both days. Early registration is $45 per person, and must be postmarked by Friday, Jan. 13.
Mail registration to Michigan Grape Society, P.O. Box 151, Baroda, MI 49101, Attention: Allen Zelmer. Checks should be made payable to Michigan Grape Society.
Preregistration forms are available for download at agbioresearch.msu.edu/centers/swmrec.
For registration information only, call Allen Zelmer at (269) 870-5265.
To view program details of specific presentations, visit agbioresearch.msu.edu/centers/swmrec after Wednesday, Jan. 11.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
Persons with disabilities may request accommodations by calling (269) 944-1477 by Jan. 25, to ensure sufficient time to make arrangements. Requests received after this date will be met when possible.