Objective(s):
Tell the story of how ASHS and its members are making the 2012 Farm Bill friendly to horticultural research and extension. Insight on changes at NIFA that affect horticultural scientists' planning for grant support. Recent evolution of National Issues initiative in ASHS--Björkman (10 min) The battle for the 2012 Farm Bill, and ASHS’ role--Moore (15 min) How is horticultural science changing as a science and as a profession? Workshop--(15 min) Horticulture Success Stories and the demand for accountability.Workshop--(20 min) Business meeting (20 min)
Tell the story of how ASHS and its members are making the 2012 Farm Bill friendly to horticultural research and extension. Insight on changes at NIFA that affect horticultural scientists' planning for grant support. Recent evolution of National Issues initiative in ASHS--Björkman (10 min) The battle for the 2012 Farm Bill, and ASHS’ role--Moore (15 min) How is horticultural science changing as a science and as a profession? Workshop--(15 min) Horticulture Success Stories and the demand for accountability.Workshop--(20 min) Business meeting (20 min)
Tuesday, July 31, 2012: 4:00 PM
Sandringham