For the past two years PVGA and the Vegetable Marketing and Research Program have been conducting monthly grower conference calls during the season to allow growers to talk about problems they are experiencing during the season – and hear recommendations from Penn State experts for  solving them.  This year it has been suggested that the calls be held every two weeks alternating between noontime and the evening.  It was also suggested that each call have an announced topic although other questions/topics will be welcomed also.  Following is the schedule for this year’s calls:

Wed., Jun. 7 – noon – Strawberries

Tue., Jun. 20 – 8:00 p.m. – Veg. Weed Control

Wed., July 5 – noon – Blueberries/Brambles

Tue., July 18 – 8:00 p.m. – Vegetable Insect Pests

Wed., August 2 – noon – Vegetable Diseases

Tue., August 22 – 8:00 p.m. – Tomatoes/Peppers

Wed., September 6 – noon – Vegetable Diseases

Tue., September 19 – 8:00 p.m. – Pumpkins

Tue, October 2 – 8:00 p.m. – Veg. Research Needs

Remember, questions about other topics will be allowed on any of the calls but we will try to have Penn State experts for the announced topic on the line.  To participate in the calls, call toll-free 1-877-643-6951 and then enter pass code 55835024# at the scheduled time.  All callers will be able to speak if they wish or they can just listen in on the discussion.  Please do not call the toll-free number at other times – no one will answer.  For any questions, contact PVGA at 717-694-3596.