Dec 2 UF IFAS Blueberry Pollination Workshop in Tavares

Learn about blueberries and their pollination needs from our University of Florida and state experts on both native bees and honeybees. Florida Blueberry Pollination Workshop happens 9:30am-Noon on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at the UF/IFAS Lake County Extension Center at 1951 Woodlea Rd, Tavares Florida 32778. Sponsored by the Integrated Crop Pollination Project. Pre-registration required, click here to sign up.

Agenda:
9:40 AM – Introduction to workshop goals and Project Integrated Crop Pollination;
Overview of Integrated Crop Pollination – Emily May (Xerces Society)
9:50 AM – Overview of blueberries in FL (Research update, crop pollination needs,
common pollinators) – Dr. Cory Stanley-Stahr and Barbara Garrow (UF)
10:15 AM – Managing bumble bees in FL – stocking densities; placement of
bumble bees; show growers shelters – Mary Bammer (UF)
10:40 AM – Practical issues concerning honey bees (stocking densities, contracts
communication and pesticide label changes) – Jeanette Klopchin (FDACS Pollinator
Protection
11:05 AM – Farm management practices to support pollinators & crop pollination
(maintaining and increasing flowers and nesting habitat; minimize pesticide risk) -Dr. Cory Stanley-Stahr (UF)
11:30 AM – Hands-on general bee identification workshop (4 major blueberry
pollinators) – Steven Pelkey (UF) (Dr. Cory Stanley-Stahr, Mary Bammer on hand)
11:55 AM – Wrap up/closing – Cory/Emily

REGISTER HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-xerces-society-florida-blueberry-pollination-workshop-tickets-19242015386?utm_term=eventurl_text

Thanks to our awesome friend of FANN and blueberry salesman extraordinaire, Bert Sheffield of Island Grove Ag & Nursery.