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What we offer!
Conference
WPGA conference dates are March 1-3 .The conference outlines the latest pecan research, update on the latest technology, and ongoing educational credits for pecan farmers. The conference also features an Equipment Trade Show geared to the pecan industry.
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Conference Details
Pecan Food Fantasy Contest
Do you have a pecan dish that everybody raves about? If so Pecan Food Fantasy is a contest with you and your dish in mind. Winners will receive a cash prize and a chance to feature their amazing dish on the Karin Davidson’s Pecan Food Fantasy Blog and on our site.
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Registration Details
Scholarship
Western Pecan Growers Association offers a scholarship every year for students interested in pecan agriculture studies.
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About
Western Pecan Growers Association was established in 1966. Our mission is to promote and develop a thriving pecan industry in the southwest. We hold an annual conference on the first week of March.
Western Pecan Growers Association
2020 Conference Registration
Since the birth of the Western Pecan Growers Association in 1966, we have striven to promote and develop a thriving pecan industry in the southwest. Today we are proud to be known for our annual conference and trade show that features the latest pecan related innovations, marketing and research.
Attendee Registration
Late Registration
Resumes March 1st, 2020 at 12pm Hotel Lobby
Details
After the deadline, registration will resume at the conference.
Attendee Registration Fees
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Single Person-(admits one to conference) |
$250.00 |
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Single Family/Sole Proprietor-(Admits two to conference) |
$300.00 |
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Additional name badges |
$100.00 each |
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Corporate- (Admits four to conference) |
$500.00 |
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Researcher/Educator/Student |
$100.00 each |
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2019 WPGA Membership only – NO CONFERENCE ADMITTANCE |
$125.00 |
All WPGA Members receive a PECAN SOUTH MAGAZINE, PACIFIC NUT PRODUCER, and GEORIA PECAN GROWER MAGAZINES.
Conference Schedule
Sunday, March 1st
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___________________ Entry Submissions San Augustin Ballroom |
| ________ 12pm – 4pm |
___________________ Registration Hotel Lobby |
| ________ 1pm – 2pm |
___________________ Cimarron room
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| ________ 1pm – 5pm |
___________________ Avenida room, San Rafael room, & East Parking lot |
| ________ 4pm – 5pm |
___________________ Cimarron room |
| ________ 1pm – 5pm |
___________________ Cimarron room |
| ________ 4:pm – 6pm |
___________________ |
Monday, March 8th
| ________ 7:30am - 5pm |
___________________ Registration Hotel Lobby |
| ________ 8am - 5pm |
___________________ Show Avenida room, San Rafael room, & East Parking lot |
| ________ |
___________________ |
| ________ 9am -12:am |
___________________ |
| ________ Moderator: |
___________________ Mr. Jeff Anderson DOÑA Ann County Extension Agriculture Agent New Mexico State University Las Cruces, New Mexico |
| ________ 9:00 - 9:10 a.m. |
___________________ San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 9:10 - 9:30 a.m. |
___________________ Dr. Rolston St. Hilaire San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 9:30 - 10:a.m. |
___________________ San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. |
___________________ San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. |
___________________ Break – Coffee & Desserts |
| ________ 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. |
___________________ Dr. Leslie Beck Extension Weed Specialist San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 11:30 - 12:p.m. |
___________________ Dr. Lenny Wells Extension Pecan Specialist San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 12:a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
___________________ Sponsored Lunch East Parking Lot |
| ________ Afternoon Session |
___________________ |
| Moderator: |
Mr. Orlando Flores El Paso County Extension Agent –Agriculture & Natural Resources Texas A&M AgriLife Extension El Paso, TX San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 1:30 - 2:p.m. |
___________________ San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. |
___________________ Dr. Charles Rohla Pecan and Specialty Agriculture Systems Manager Noble Research Institute San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 2:30 - 3:p.m. |
___________________ Ms. Tiffany Johnson & Mr. Patrick Dudley San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. |
___________________ Break – Coffee & Desserts |
| ________ 3:30– 4:00 p.m. |
___________________ San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 4:00 - 4:15 p.m. |
___________________ Mr. Jacob Arnold San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. |
___________________ & Ms. Janice Dees San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 4:45 - 5:15 p.m. |
___________________ Mr. Alex Ott Executive Director San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 6pm - 7pm |
___________________ Social Hour Azul Lounge & Bar |
| ________ 7pm - 10pm |
___________________ San Andres Ballroom |
Tuesday, March 3rd
| ________ 8am-12pm |
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Registration
Hotel Lobby
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| ________ 8am-11am |
___________________ Avenida room, San Rafael room, & East Parking lot |
| ________ 8am-10am |
___________________ San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 8am-10:30am |
___________________ Avenida room, San Rafael room, & East Parking lot |
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Moderator: |
Dr. Richard Heerema Extension Pecan Specialist New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM
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8:30 –9:00 a.m. |
Leaf, Soil, and Irrigation Water Sampling: Dos and Don’ts Mr. Joshua Sherman Extension Area Agent University of Arizona Willcox, AZ |
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9:00 –10:00 a.m. |
Update from the State Pecan Grower Associations West Texas—Mary Elizabeth Santos New Mexico—Phillip Arnold Arizona—Harold Payne California—Mark Hendrixson |
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10:00– 10:30 a.m. |
Break Coffee/Desserts in San Rafael Room
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| ________ 10:30am-11am |
___________________ San Andres Ballroom |
| ________ 11am-11:30am |
___________________ Damage and Recovery from Hurricane Michael Mr. Brent Brinkley |
| ________ 11:30 a.m.–noon |
___________________ Moderator: Dr. Richard Heerema San Andres Ballroom |
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| ________ Grower Panelists: |
___________________ Daybreak Pecans Eloy, AZ |
___________________ Ulmer Inc. |
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___________________ G & G Farms
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___________________ Quail Hollow Farms |
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| ________ Adjourn |
___________________ Please return your name badges and have a Safe Trip Home! |
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The Western Pecan Growers Association at directorwesternpecan@gmail.com or with any questions, or use the button below.
Vendors Invitation Request
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Vendors Invitation Request
Western Pecan Growers Association
2020 Vendor Registration
The Western Pecan Growers Association annual conference and trade show features the latest pecan related innovations, and technology. If you would like to feature your products at our conference please fill out our vendors invitation request form.
Vendors Registration
Open Registration
Dec. 1st, 2019 – Jan. 31, 2020 at 12:00am MST
Details
Vendors registration is done by invitation only.
Vendors Exhibitor & Registration Fees
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Indoor Display Booth |
$500.00 |
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Additional Indoor Booth |
$450.00 |
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Electricity per Booth |
$25.00 each |
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Outdoor Equipment Booth |
$600.00 |
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Additional Outdoor Equipment Booth(s) |
$550.00 each |
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1 OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT BOOTH + 1 INDOOR BOOTH (electric included) |
$1000.00 |
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2020 WPGA Membership |
$125.00 |
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Extra Banquet Tickets |
$35.00 each |
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Extra Name Badges |
$50.00 each |
Vendors Invitation Request
Dec. 1st, 2019 – Jan. 31, 2020 at 12:00am MST
Details
Vendors registration is done by invitation only. If you would like to be considered for our vendors lineup, please fill out the invite request form.
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The Western Pecan Growers Association at directorwesternpecan@gmail.com or with any questions, or use the button below.
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Hotel accommodations for WPGA Member rates Thursday, February 27, – Thursday, March 5, 2020
Hotel Accommodations Details
Hotel Encanto is proud to be the host hotel for Western Pecan Growers Association Conference!
Thursday, February 27, 2020-Thursday, March 5, 2020
Guest Room Rate: $115.00 Single (1 person, King Bed) $115.00 Double (2 people, King Bed) $115.00 Twin/Double (2 – 4 people, 2 Double Beds). Rate is exclusive of 13.3125% occupancy tax & $2.50 surcharge).
Subject to availability group members may extend their stay up to 2 days prior and 2 days after the official meeting dates, at your special rate by calling our local reservations department, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm at 1-575-522-4300 or 1-866-383-0443.
Reservation Procedures: Reservations may be made at the above rates until 02-06-2020. After this, the room block will be released and reservations accepted on availability only.
If you are attempting to make your reservation after the above cut-off date call our Reservations Department at (575) 522-4300, Monday-Friday, 9 AM- 4 PM. Guests must indicate they are with the Western Pecan Growers Association Conference to receive this special rate. Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card or a prepayment of one night’s stay and tax 72 hours in advance.
Cancellation Policy: 24 hours prior to the day of arrival.
Check-In Time: 3 PM
Check-Out Time: NOON
Restaurant: Garduno’s open 6 AM-10 PM Lounge: Azul open 4 PM-2 AM
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CONFERENCE PARKING
Conference parking will be available at the Mesilla Valley Mall, located on Telshor Boulevard in front of Hotel Encanto. Transportation will be available to and from these reserved spaces.
If there is a problem with the shuttle service, please call Hotel Encanto's reception desk at (575) 522-4300.
Karin Davidson
Pecan Food Fantasy Contest
Sunday, March 1st at Hotel Encanto
Let’s get creative baking with pecans!
Contest Details
Contest will be held on Sunday, March 7th at Hotel Encanto. Online registration is currently closed and will resume on Friday January 1st.
Contest begins at noon. See you then.
Winners will be announced on our blog Mon. March 8th.
PRIZES & AWARDS
The Karin Davidson Food Fantasy Contest will be judged by food professionals. All participants will receive a certificate of participation when they deliver their entries. Ribbons will be given to the first three places in each category for youth and adult. Cash prizes are also awarded. First Blue Ribbon in all categories youth and adult is $40.00. The best traditional pecan pie in youth and adult is awarded $250.00 (sponsored by Leigh Fox Fletcher and Marge B. Fletcher). Outstanding Adult receives $200.00, and Outstanding Youth receives $100.00. Representatives from Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces will be presenting the 2020 Karin Davidson Food Fantasy Best of Show award of $250.00 at the Monday night banquet. Results will be posted online and available for viewing starting Monday March 2, 2020 by 9 am.
ENTRY RULES & INFORMATION
Entrants may enter all 15 categories, but, only one entry per category. All entries should be delivered on SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2020 between 9 am and NOON. Deliver to the Hotel Encanto Ballrooms. All entries should be handmade by the entrant, and the food entry MUST CONTAIN PECANS. Exhibitors need to complete a LEGIBLE ENTRY FORM for each entry. Exhibitors also need to submit a LEGIBLE RECIPE with each entry. Please put all food on disposable containers because we cannot return platters. Refrigeration is available. Entries and recipes will become the property of WPGA. Questions? Contact: Jennifer Kosnick at pecanfoodfantasy@gmail.com for any Food Fantasy questions. Contact John White at 575.640.7555 if you would like more information about the Western Pecan Growers Conference.
CATEGORIES
ADULT & YOUTH
(AND QUANTITY OF SERVINGS NEEDED FOR ENTRY)
BREADS
Quick Breads. . 1 loaf or 6 muffins
Yeast Bread......... 1 loaf or 6 rolls
CAKES
Un-Iced ........................ 1 cake
Iced ............................. 1 cake
CANDY… ................ 12 pieces
CHEESECAKE .............. 1 cake
COOKIES
Drop Cookies ....... 12 cookies
Bar Cookies ............... 6 Bars
Other Cookies…… 12 Cookies
DECORATED CUPCAKES
…………………….. 6 cupcakes
OTHER PIES ................. 1 pie
TARTS ........... 1 large or 6 Small
TRADITIONAL PECAN PIE … 1 Pie
UNUSUAL DESSERT. 6 servings if small; or 1 large (as in cake etc)
GLUTEN FREE BAKED GOOD- (See above for quantities)
(You may enter all 15 categories, but only ONE entry per category.)
Guidelines for Traditional Pecan Pies
Please use the following guidelines if you are entering a traditional pecan pie.
Custard (Filling) Ingredients
Be sure your custard (filling) is made from a combination of the following ingredients:
Sugar (Can be white or brown)
Syrup (Can be light or dark; can also be honey or molasses)
Butter or Margarine
Eggs or Egg Substitute
Vanilla or Run (Extract or Flavoring)
Salt
Flour (Optional; may or may not include flour)
Pastry (Crust) Ingredients
Be sure your pastry (Crust) is made from the following items.
Flour
Shortening, Margarine, Butter or Oil
Salt
Water or Milk
Sugar (Optional; may or may not include sugar)
Vinegar (Optional; may or may not include vinegar)
Don’t forget! Put your entries into disposable containers. We cannot return containers.
For further Information, Contact: Jenni Kosnick Hart 575-644-5393
All entries & recipes become the property of Western Pecan Growers Association.
Pecan Food Fantasy Blog
All winners and their recipes will be featured on our blog.
Contact: Jennifer Kosnick at pecanfoodfantasy@gmail.com for any Food Fantasy questions, or use the button below.
In The News
New Mexico State University
Pecan Resources
NMSU Extension Plant Sciences
NMSU Extensions is dedicated to the ongoing research and education on pecans.
Richard Heerema
Phone: 575-646-2921
Email: rjheerem@nmsu.edu
Karin Davidson Pecan Food Fantasy
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WPGA Scholarship Foundation
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WPGA Scholarship Foundation
Western Pecan Growers Association Scholarship
Are you a student and passionate about pecans? Tell us about yourself and you might want to apply for a scholarship from the WPGA.
Scholarship
Scholarship winners will be announced here.
Scholarship Rules & Information
Applicants must reside within the WPGA regions of California, Arizona, New Mexico, or West Texas (the area in Texas west of the Pecos River). Application may be found at westernpecan.org under scholarships.
The scholarship is available to individuals pursuing post-secondary education advancing the interests of the pecan industry, with preference given to Agricultural related degrees and a stated focus on pursuits directly related, and beneficial to the western pecan industry.
Immediate family members of the WPGA Board of Directors are disqualified from applying for or receiving a scholarship from the Western Pecan Growers Association.
It is possible to be awarded up to (2) WPGA scholarships per individual.
Transcripts of high school records to date (for incoming college freshmen) or college transcripts (if already attending), must be submitted.
Successful candidates must have at least a 3.0 scholastic grade point average based on a 4.0 scale.
Decisions will not be based on gender, race, ethnic background, sexual orientation, or cultural and religious backgrounds.
Scholarship award may range from $500-$2500.
Submit your application and supplemental materials by filling out your online application. Application may be found at westernpecan.org under scholarships or at https://directorwesternpecan.wufoo.com/forms/wpga-scholarship-registrations/.
Applications in their entirety must be received on or beforeFebruary 15, 2020 for the following fall/spring semester.
If you have any questions you may contact us at directorwesternpecan@gmail.com.
WPGA Scholarship News
Scholarship winners will be announced here.
Wester Pecan Growers Association old address was www.westernpecan.org but now it is westernpecan.org.
the annual western pecan growers association conference will not be held on March 3 – march 5th 2020
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