Human Issues in Horticulture/Local Food Systems

Monday, July 22, 2019: 2:30 PM

Partagas 2 (Tropicana Las Vegas)

Moderator:

2:30 PM

Hunger and Horticulture in the U.S.
Michael A. Schnelle, Extension Specialist, Oklahoma State University; Shelley E Mitchell, PhD, Oklahoma State University; Justin Quetone Moss, Oklahoma State University; Carla L. Goad, oklahoma state university

2:45 PM

Young Industry Professionals’ Perceptions of Extension and Future Research Needs
Caroline Warwick, University of Florida; Angela Colonna, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center; Liz Felter, University of Florida; Roger Kjelgren, University of Florida; Tracy Irani, Ph.D., University of Florida

3:00 PM

Increasing Adoption of Improved Farming Practices through Participatory Research and Education
Cindy Fake, University of California Cooperative Extension; Daniel Macon, University of California Cooperative Extension

3:15 PM

Young Industry Professionals’ Identified Challenges, Barriers and Needs of the Horticulture Industry
Caroline Warwick, University of Florida; Angela Colonna, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center; Liz Felter, University of Florida; Roger Kjelgren, University of Florida; Tracy Irani, Ph.D., University of Florida

3:30 PM

Improving Local Food Systems with Farm to School
Carl Motsenbocker, PhD, Louisiana State University AgCenter; Crystal Besse, MPH, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center

3:45 PM

4:00 PM

Local Labeling Awareness and Perceptions across State Lines
Kathryn Fife, University of Georgia; Ben Campbell, University of Georgia

4:15 PM

Food Safety Practice Changes on New Jersey Farms As a Result of Produce Safety Alliance Trainings
Wesley L Kline, Rutgers Cooperative Extension; Meredith V. Melendez, Rutgers Cooperative Extension; Jennifer Matthews, Rutgers Cooperative Extension

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