12/06/2017
Check out the 24th annual international pepper conference from the UF IFAS!
Mark Your Calendar and Make Plans to Join Us!
We are pleased to announce the 24th International Pepper Conference will be held November 4-6, 2018 in Fort Myers, Florida.
This international conference provides numerous opportunities for participants to share up-to-date information and research, and to discuss common concerns with colleagues from around the world. This exchange of information is vital to the continued improvement and international advancement of peppers and we invite you to join us.
Conference Purpose
The purpose of the conference is to bring together those with an interest in the status of pepper research, extension and technology.
Who Should Attend?
The International Pepper Conference attracts prominent scientists, researchers, breeders, horticulturists, pathologists, entomologists, geneticists, physiologists, virologists, extension agents, seed and chemical company representatives, major processors, growers, students and chile aficionados from around the world and is now recognized as the premier venue for the dissemination and exchange of information on Capsicum.
Of special interest will be our breakout session focused on Pepper Weevil – Biology, Ecology and Management. As you may know the pepper weevil (PW) Anthonomus eugenii is the key pest of any and all pepper varieties in the southern US, Mexico, Central America and much of the Caribbean. With origins in Mexico, pepper weevil continues to increase its range, in the northeastern US, as well as Canada where it is now a perennial greenhouse pest, and has recently been found in Holland and Italy and is notoriously difficult to control with insecticides.
Make plans to join us and be a part of the discussion!
Visit our website to learn more - http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/pepper2018/
Become a Sponsor!
The International Pepper Conference invites you to collaborate with us in organizing a great conference. Become a sponsor to promote your organization, demonstrate your ongoing commitment to pepper research and their environment, and to build meaningful relationships with conference attendees.
As a participating sponsor of this conference, you will:
• Establish connections and form collaborations with other companies as well as educational, scientific and governmental institutions represented by conference attendees • Be involved in discussions promoting the health and welfare of various peppers • Learn about the latest advances • ...and much more!
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities - http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/pepper2018/sponsor_opps.html
Interested/ Questions - feel free to call or write.
All the best.
Gene
Gene McAvoy
Vice President National Association of County Agricultural Agents County Extension Director Regional Vegetable Agent IV UF/IFAS Hendry County Extension PO Box 68 LaBelle, Florida 33935
For the past 38 years, the International Pepper Conference has attracted prominent scientists, researchers, breeders, horticulturists, pathologists, entomologists, geneticists, physiologists, virologists, extension agents, seed and chemical company representatives, major processors, growers, and chi...
